Author: Raz Kerwin

Start of semester questions? Come see EdTech in the Library!

Posted by on August 18, 2018

EdTech staff will be on hand in the library all day on Aug 20/21/22 to answer any and all of your questions about Canvas, clickers, streaming videos, and other electronic learning technologies. No question too small or silly–if you need help, we’re here. Look for us in the area behind the IT Help Desk!

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Preview, Registration, and Orientation (PRO) Day is Saturday, August 11

Posted by on July 17, 2018

New Student Programs will host the PRO sessions for 2018. New students planning to attend Missouri S&T FS2018 and their families will be on campus for this one-day program. During PRO, students learn about student life, get the facts about S&T, attend the PRO resource fair, and meet current students, faculty, and staff. New students […]

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Welcome to Summer Semester 2018!

Posted by on June 4, 2018

Summer is here, and class is in session! If you have any questions or issues related to Canvas, don’t hesitate to contact EdTech and speak with one of our Canvas specialists. You can contact us at edtech@mst.edu, by phone at extension 4131, or visit us in person in the library.

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Canvas Questions? EdTech U is in the Library!

Posted by on April 28, 2018

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! EdTech staff are available in the library for one-on-one assistance with any aspect of Canvas to help you wrap up your semester. Stop by the library from 1–4PM on May 03, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 and visit with us.

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“Philanthropalooza”, Friday April 27th!

Posted by on April 19, 2018

Help us promote Philanthropy at S&T while enjoying a block-party-style atmosphere! You are encouraged to donate to, or fundraise for, your favorite organization or charity. The event is free for students to attend, although it is suggested to bring money to donate to charity or participate in some events. Show up at the listed times […]

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Earth Day @ Missouri S&T

Posted by on April 18, 2018

Earth Day 2018 will focus on fundamentally changing human attitude and behavior about plastics and catalyzing a significant reduction in plastic pollution. Coordinated by volunteers of the Missouri S&T ECO Miners ~ this year’s event will aim to change the way people look at Plastics. Booths, displays, and entertainment will interest students ranging from elementary […]

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Adobe Connect License Expiring at End of Semester

Posted by on April 8, 2018

  The Missouri S&T license for Adobe Connect is expiring at the end of Spring 2018, and the service will no longer be available. Alternative solutions for online meetings and lecture capture are currently in place, such as Zoom, Panopto, and Canvas Conferences. If you have any Adobe Connect recordings you would like to preserve, you will need […]

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Canvas Student App for Android Updated

Posted by on April 2, 2018

The Android-flavored Canvas Student app has been upgraded to version 6.1. The app now supports concluded courses, course invitations, late policies, an inbox notification badge, and opening external tools outside of the app. Announcements, Conversations, Discussions, and Files have all been redesigned for improved usability and accessibility. You can download the Canvas Student app in […]

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Canvas Commons is a rich source of Open Educational Resources

Posted by on March 20, 2018

If you’re an instructor looking for more ways to add OER content to your course, you may want to check out the Canvas Commons. You can get started by clicking the icon for Commons, found on the Canvas Global Navigation Toolbar–the same toolbar that holds your Courses, Inbox, and Calendar. Canvas Commons contains a wide […]

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Time to start working on your thesis?

Posted by on March 17, 2018

If you’re a graduate, doctoral, or post-doc student, then it’s time to get iThenticate, the heavy-duty similarity indexing tool that will help you get your masterpiece into good shape for publication. iThenticate is a subscription web service intended for plagiarism prevention that indexes the full libraries of dozens of major publishers, hundreds of academic journals, and […]

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