K-State Online upgrade to version 6.0 completed
by S. Finkeldei, Office of Mediated Education
published Aug. 8, 2006
On Aug. 5, K-State Online (online.k-state.edu)
underwent an upgrade to add new features and make improvements to existing features.
The system went offline at 8 a.m. and was back online by 2 p.m. that day
after a successful upgrade. Instructors have already commented on improvements to
the process of entering and managing grades, and creating and
managing assignments. A full description of the changes can be
found on the What's New page
and will be featured in InfoTech Tuesday later this month.
Feedback is important to K-State Online's goal of continuous improvement. K-Staters can send
their comments and suggestions to help@k-state.edu.
Back-to-school "Mac+iPod" offer through Sept. 16
by C. Loehr, K-State Student Union Computer Store
published Aug. 8, 2006
Apple is having a back-to-school rebate
on iPods that runs through Sept. 16.
Buy a qualifying Mac computer and an iPod of your choice, and get up to a $179 mail-in rebate. This offer is only available to
qualified Apple education individual end-user purchasers, which includes K-State students and employees.
Take advantage of the sale at the Union computer store. It offers Apple products at educational pricing,
which is a savings over standard Apple retail prices. For more details, contact the store at 785-532-7319,
computerstore@k-state.edu. A valid educational ID is required
for Apple purchases.
TechBytes survey: Topics needed for fall sessions
by C. Rodriguez, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Aug. 8, 2006
TechBytes is designed to educate the campus community about
existing information technology tools and services and to share
future technology innovations. Your ideas for session topics are
needed for the fall. Take a few moments to share your
IT and computing needs by completing the short
TechBytes survey that is
online through Aug. 22.
If you've missed a past presentation, see the TechBytes website
for a variety of resources such as streaming videos, handouts, and PowerPoint presentations.
Computer store changing to fall semester hours
by C. Loehr, K-State Student Union Computer Store
published Aug. 8, 2006
Next week, the Union Computer Store's hours will be open extended hours to accommodate back-to-school:
Aug. 14-17 (Mon-Thu) 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Aug. 18 (Fri) 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Aug. 19 (Sat) 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Aug. 20 (Sun) 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fall classes start Monday, Aug. 21, and in conjunction the store will begin its fall-semester schedule:
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday closed
Reminder: August training for K-State Online
by C. Rodriguez, Information Technology Assistance Center
published Aug. 8, 2006
K-State Online training for instructors is offered over the next weeks. New features
among other K-State Online tips are included in these sessions. See iTAC's
training calendar for links to class descriptions
and registration details.
Use Telecommunications online form for networking needs
by N. Beemer, Telecommunications
published Aug. 8, 2006
With the recent move of Network Technologies to K-State Telecommunications,
these units are consolidating contact information for all networking services.
For all new work orders, installation, etc., K-State authorized departmental personnel can submit a work order at
Telecommunications Admin webpage.
Click "Submit Work Order" and complete the form. For problems with existing
networking services, submit a trouble ticket by calling 785-532-7111.
IT job opening at NACADA
by J. Wolf, National Academic Advising Association
published Aug. 8, 2006
The National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) has a full-time, unclassified job opening
for a computer information specialist. Screening begins Aug. 14 and continues until the position is filled.
See the position description online. Questions should be
sent to Charlie Nutt, 785-532-5742, cnutt@k-state.edu.
Security tip: Use common sense to avoid being victim of Internet fraud
by H. Townsend, interim K-State IT security officer
published Aug. 8, 2006
Attempts to defraud people are rampant on the Internet via e-mail, websites, instant messaging, and many other forms.
For example, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov) identified more than
5,000 online scams related to the Katrina hurricane disaster.
The level of sophistication of these deceptions is also increasing, making it very difficult
in some cases to identify a fraud. For example, criminals set up an exact replica of the American Red Cross
website that was soliciting funds for Katrina relief and successfully tricked people into
providing credit card information.
The government website www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com has excellent
information on how to avoid becoming a victim. One statement from their FAQ provides sound advice: "Education, good judgment,
and a healthy dose of skepticism are the best defenses against becoming a victim. Remember, if it looks too good to be true,
it probably is!"
IT by the numbers: K-State Online summer courses
by S. Finkeldei, Office of Mediated Education
published Aug. 8, 2006
- 6,966 total student enrollment in K-State Online this summer
(representing 4,414 individual students)
- 761 summer instructors in K-State Online
- 402 summer courses in K-State Online
- 161 summer courses created on/after April 1 (new courses)
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