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Turnitin Draft Coach
Google Docs · TurnitinTurnitin Draft Coach provides tools and coaching for students to pre-check their work before submission. This helps improve students’ academic writing and research skills by providing feedback on: text-similarity; citations in APA, Chicago, and MLA formats; and foundational grammar, mechanics, usage, and structure. And by using AI, Draft Coach can…
CV Import Instructions
Digital Measures · SoftwareUSING CV IMPORTS Digital Measures by Watermark is committed to helping you capture, reflect on, and tell the story of your activities and accomplishments. When it comes to gathering faculty’s teaching, research and service activities, it may feel like double duty since a lot of this data is already maintained…
Gmail Mail Merge Instructions
Email · GmailMake a copy of this mail-merge spreadsheet to your Google Drive: GMail Merge Gmail/Sheets Edit the Sheet to include the information you wish to send out on the Mail Merge Sheet. The column header names will be your variable names in the next step. NOTE: Do not change either of…
To All Digital Measures Users
Digital MeasuresYou’ve requested it, and we are now in the process of implementing Faculty Web Profiles based on the data content in Digital Measures! Implementation will be in the June/July 2021 timeframe; however, we are needing all users to review and clean up data by April 22, 2021. After this we…
Faculty Web Profile FAQs
Digital MeasuresFaculty web profiles appearing on ATSU’s public-facing website: Market ATSU to prospective students, researchers, faculty, ATSU Board of Trustees, etc. Add to ATSU’s story and highlight our esteemed faculty Establish visibility/connections for ATSU alumni or other donors Increase professional collaboration on grants, teaching, and service Data that displays on the…
Digital Measures User Group
Digital MeasuresEach school has representatives that review additions, changes and resolve issues related to the Digital Measures system for their respective school. The team meets monthly to vote on changes, identify any new issues or problems, and communicate with the faculty on Digital Measures. ASDOH Melissa Nieves ASHS Linda Brozewics Tabitha…
Enabling Closed Captioning in Zoom
ZoomNavigate to zoom.us/profile and log in using your credentials On the left hand side of the screen, select Settings Scroll down to the In Meeting (Advanced) settings; you can also utilize Control+F (Windows) or Command+F (Mac) and search for Closed Captioning Select the toggle button on to enable Closed Captioning…
Video Playback in Zoom
ZoomFor optimal video playback in Zoom, simply follow these easy steps. Step 1: Download VLC Player for video playback VLC is a free cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. Click here to download VLC Player Step 2:…
Hosting a Zoom Meeting
ZoomBefore the Meeting Hosting — Identify anyone who will need co-hosting privileges, such as speakers, moderators, or people you want to handle administrative tasks during your meeting. You can promote a participant to co-host once inside your meeting. See links below for more information. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206330935-Enabling-and-adding-a-co-host Chat — Decide who…
Zoom – Passcodes & Waiting Room Information
ZoomPasscodes are not required for Zoom meetings. However, it is highly recommended that you use them. Following is information about using Zoom passcodes. How will this affect my calendar invitations when scheduling meetings? If you already have a Passcode or Waiting Room on, there will be no change to how…
End-of-term Final Grade submissions from Canvas to CampusNexus Student
CampusNexus · Canvas · Faculty & Staff Resources1. Be enrolled as an Instructor in the course. 2. Make sure that you have a course grading scheme enabled. If you do not, here’s how: 2a. Click “Settings”, then scroll down to “Grading Scheme”. 2b. Check mark “Enable course grading scheme”. 2c. Save the settings by clicking the “Update Course Details” button…
Application Selection & Procurement
Equipment & application Services · SoftwareIf you or your department are considering new applications, software, or services ITS can help. The ITS team is involved with hundreds of applications at all stages of the application lifecycle and can help you select and purchase the right information technology tool(s) for you, the department, and the University.…
New! CV Import Tool in Digital Measures
Digital Measures · SoftwareFaculty that haven’t entered their data into Digital Measures yet will find the new CV Import tool a speedy method (up to 5x faster than manual entry) towards importing data from their CV and into Digital Measures. The tool uses highlighting technology to identify areas of your CV that tie…
Alumni access
Alumni · Email · GSuite for Education · LibraryAlumni access provides different services from those you used as a student. Your alumni account will stay active as long as you login via the my.atsu.edu portal at least every six months. This login must be from a computer, not a mobile device. About the ATSU portal (my.atsu.edu) When logging…
Zoom Password Settings on Cloud Recordings
ZoomRecently Zoom has increased security measures in Zoom rooms. So, a password will always be required for any scheduled Zoom meeting, and for viewing any cloud recording. This is kind-of counter-intuitive in Canvas because the “Require Meeting Password” option is NOT check-marked by default. However, a random password will be…
ZoomBombing
Software · ZoomProtect your Zoom session from ZoomBombing ZoomBombing is a form of online trolling whereby a person in a zoom session shares unwanted/inappropriate content with everyone in the session. Follow this guide from the official Zoom blog on how to prevent this disturbing behavior. Zoom has changed the default screen-sharing settings…
Basics of Canvas and Zoom for ATSU Students
Canvas · Learning Management Systems · Video Conferencing · ZoomWhat is Canvas? The Canvas Learning Management Platform allows schools to build the digital learning environment that meets the unique challenges faced by their institution. Canvas simplifies teaching, elevates learning, and eliminates the headaches of supporting and growing traditional learning technologies. Canvas is made up of a powerful set of…
Office 365 Access
Computer Software · Faculty & Staff Resources · Student Resources · Working RemotelyWhat is Office 365? Office 365 is a Microsoft service that includes access to the Office suite of applications accessed via “the cloud”. Anywhere you have a computer and internet access you can use Office 365. What is the cost of Office 365? ATSU provides Office 365 to faculty, staff…
Student Email Alias
Email · Gmail · SoftwareWhat is an email alias? An alias is an alternate address for sending/receiving email. ATSU student email addresses currently use the SA123456@atsu.edu format by default. Throughout March 2020 a group of student volunteers tested the use of an alias, which would allow students to send/receive email using a more descriptive…
Zoom Video Conferencing
ZoomTo download and install the Zoom Application: Click here to download Zoom client From the Download Center, click on the Download button under “Zoom Client For Meetings”. This application will automatically download when you start your first Zoom Meeting. Once the download is complete, proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer. If you experience any…
Digital Measures – Course Director Entries
Digital MeasuresFrom the Scheduled Teaching screen for each of your courses, the following data can be input: Course Director Administration hours to maintain the course Additional Instructors (add in order of contact hours; most to least) Contact hours for: Lecture Lab Small Group PodCast Continue to +Add Instructors (type in name…
New Faculty Activity Management System – Digital Measures
Digital MeasuresIn order to improve ATSU’s process of capturing, recording and reporting faculty accomplishments and professional activities, the Digital Measures Activity Insight system has been selected for implementation across all ATSU schools by January 7, 2019. The Activity Insight software is currently being configured to meet ATSU’s requirements and will support…
Digital Measures’ Activity Insight User Guide
Digital MeasuresThe process for maintaining information within Digital Measures contains an initial data load and then subsequent monthly information updates for new activities. Digital Measures’ Activity Insight Data Entry Cycle After logging in to Digital Measures you will see the Activity Insight Main page. There are 5 Main Areas of Faculty…
Quick Reference Guide to Digital Measures’ Activity Insight Screens
Digital MeasuresThis guide provides direction for what Digital Measures screen to enter your Faculty Activities. Not every screen requires input. The items with (required) next to them are the minimum required if applicable. General information Personal and Contact Information Faculty demographics information like name, office email and phone number, gender, race/ethnicity,…
Frequently Asked Questions – Digital Measures
Digital MeasuresWhat is Digital Measures? How do I login to Digital Measures? Do I already have an account? Do I have to enter information myself? Once my information is in the system, how can the data be used? Can I attach documents to Digital Measures? Why can’t I edit information on…
Creating Turnitin Assignments in Canvas
Canvas · TurnitinTurnitin provides instructors with the tools to engage students in the writing process, provide personalized feedback, and assess student progress over time. Turnitin is used by more than 30 million students at 15,000 institutions in 140 countries. Here are some online resources for instructors: Canvas Plagiarism Framework Teacher (this is…
For Administrators & Related Staff
Faculty & Staff Resources · SoftwareCampusVue Nexus CRM CampusNexus CRM is built specifically for higher education. This software is used to manage information about individual students by: Admissions – used to manage the admissions processed Financial Aid – used to manage financial aid to students Academic Records – used to manage and track the student’s academic…
For All Employees
Equipment & application Services · Faculty & Staff Resources · SoftwareMicrosoft Office Suite On campus faculty/staff receive the Standard Microsoft Office Suite Off campus faculty/staff receive Microsoft Office 365 The difference between Office Suite and Office 365 How to access Office 365 Cost is paid by ITS Normally made available by the employee’s first day of work. Off-campus faculty/staff may…
Using Adobe Contribute at ATSU
Adobe Contribute · Faculty & Staff Resources · Software · Website Editing at ATSUWebsite editing with Adobe Contribute For all webpages on the public ATSU website that have yet to be redesigned by Communication & Marketing, Adobe Contribute is the tool used to edit content. The video playlist below show how to use Adobe Contribute. Additional Adobe Contribute questions can be directed to…
Respondus 4.0 installation instructions
Faculty & Staff Resources · RespondusInstallation instructions Download Respondus 4 (must use your ATSU account when prompted) To start the installation immediately, click Run This Program From Its Current Location > click Yes if prompted by a security warning. To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save This Program to Disk. When the…
Communicating with large groups at ATSU
Communication & Collaboration · Faculty & Staff Resources · Google Groups · GSuite for EducationYou will often hear reference to either Google groups or distribution groups. They are the same thing. On many occasions it is necessary to be able to communicate with a large group of people. ATSU uses Google Groups to make it easier to communicate to a specific group of people.…
Using Google Sites at ATSU
Faculty & Staff Resources · Google Sites · GSuite for Education · Student Resources · Website Editing at ATSUGoogle Sites is a website creation tool that is primarily used to created ATSU websites for internal audiences. Google Sites allow you to add file attachments and information from other GSuite for Education applications like Google Docs, Google Calendar, YouTube and Picasa. Groups can work together on a site to add…
What you need to know about peer-peer file sharing (P2P)
Computer Security · Computer Software · Faculty & Staff Resources · Peer-Peer File Sharing · Student ResourcesPeer-peer (P2P) file sharing is a method of transferring files between individual computers via the Internet. While this technology is fairly generic, it has come to be the method of choice for illegally distributing copyrighted works like music, movies and software. Additionally, it is an open door for the distribution…
Alumni
Alumni · Email · Learning Management Systems · LibraryAlumni resources ITS works closely with ATSU Alumni Relations to help our alumni all around the country stay connected, not only to the University, but with classmates, friends, faculty, and students. Many resources are provided to ATSU graduates for professional development, social connections, and opportunities to volunteer and advance the health professions. For…
Displaying presentations with Doceri
Apple · Computer Software · iPad · WindowsDownloading Doceri To use Doceri, you will need the iPad application. For usage outside of the classroom, a personal copy of the desktop application is needed. Doceri Interactive Whiteboard for iPad Doceri for desktop computers (Mac and PC) Presenting with the “Through a Computer” option You will need to have a Mac…
Microsoft OneNote
Apple · Computer Software · Student Resources · WindowsMicrosoft OneNote is a computer program for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. It gathers users’ notes (handwritten or typed), drawings, screen clippings and audio commentaries. Notes can be shared with other OneNote users over the Internet or a network. OneNote is available to ATSU staff and students as part…
Using Gmail at ATSU
Communication & Collaboration · Email · GmailTo access your ATSU email, please login to the ATSU portal and click on the ATSU email access icon to access your ATSU email. Your username will include @atsu.edu and will have been provided to you when you started with A.T. Still University. The password will be the same as…
Using Google Drive at ATSU
Communication & Collaboration · Google Docs · GSuite for EducationGoogle Drive is the fast, easy, and efficient way to collaborate with others at ATSU, allowing you to create and share documents from anywhere you have Internet access. With Google Drive, you can import existing or create new documents, spreadsheets, and presentations quickly and easily. You can keep track of…
Setting Up Your Mobile Device(s)
Email · Faculty Orientation · Gmail · GSuite for Education · Student OrientationConfiguring your mobile device(s) is a quick and easy way to stay connected to the University. The below should give you the information you need to set up your device(s). If you have problems, please feel free to contact the ITS Service Desk at 660-626-2200. Configure ATSU email on a…
Respondus Version 4.0
Computer Software · RespondusCurrently, Respondus Version 4.0 is Windows / PC Only! Respondus Version 4.0 is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Canvas, ANGEL, Desire2Learn, eCollege, Instructure, Moodle, and other eLearning systems. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows…
Respondus LockDown Browser
Canvas · Computer Software · RespondusRespondus LockDown Browser™ is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas. When students use Respondus LockDown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they submit it for…
Respondus
Computer Software · RespondusRespondus LockDown Browser (for Students Testing Environment) A custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas. When students use Respondus LockDown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they…
Student Information System
CampusNexus · CampusVue · SoftwareCampusNexus Student Description CampusNexus Student is a product of CampusManagement Corporation. This software is used to manage information about individual students. The software contains the following areas: Admissions – used to manage the admissions processed Financial Aid – used to manage financial aid to students Academic Records – used to…
SPAM Filtering
Computer Security · Email · GmailSpam and suspicious emails Spam is usually considered to be electronic junk mail or junk newsgroup postings. Some people define spam even more generally as any unsolicited email. Gmail automatically helps identify spam and suspicious emails by detecting viruses, finding patterns across messages, and learning from what Gmail users like you…
Malware protection
Computer Security · Faculty & Staff Resources · Virus ProtectionWhat is malware? Malware is an abbreviated term used to describe a “malicious software” program. Malware includes viruses, trojans, worms, keyloggers spyware or adware programs, that will perform such tasks as tracking cookies, which are then used to monitor your surfing habits. You hear about many different forms of electronic…
AirPlay with AppleTV
Apple · Computer Software · iPadIf you are a faculty or staff member, you can use your iPad as a presentation device in most Missouri classrooms. This is done by pairing your iPad to an AppleTV device in the classrooms. Before starting this process, make sure that you are in a room with an AppleTV device. Make sure…