JRCoE IT Newsletter
Spring 26
Building Tech updates
Power towers have been installed in Student seating areas and Conference rooms.
Announcement TVs have been set up all around Collings Hall.
In addition to the Lobby TV there are now TVs at the following locations:
- 2nd floor by lab
- 2nd floor by West stairs
- 3rd floor by vending
All of these TVs are on the same Digital Signage system managed by the JRCoE College Operations Team. Fill out the form below to request something to be posted on these TVs.
AI-Proofing your exams: Digital and Analog Strategies to Support Authentic Assessment
Anna Moore, Technology Strategist and Dr. Amy Mueller, ILAC presented at the Academic Tech Expo Friday Jan 16. They spoke on AI proofing exams where they explored practical strategies for designing assessments that are resilient to student AI use.
PING ID tips
OU IT requires the use of PingID for 2 factor authentication to access OU systems and applications. This is a standard cybersecurity measure, and is usually set up with a mobile phone and an app.
It is recommended to set up a secondary backup authentication method in case you do not have access to the first method. You can also setup a backup device that isn't a mobile phone, such as a tablet or computer.
If you are planning to get a new phone it is recommended to setup your new phone before you no longer have access to the previous phone. Once you no longer use the previous phone you can remove it from the list of Ping devices.
The following article from OU IT details all of these steps.
https://itsupport.ou.edu/TDClient/35/Norman/KB/ArticleDet?ID=2543&SIDs=1701
In the effort to constantly improve, all JRCoE managed classrooms have had some updates to enhance the teaching and learning experience for college instructors and students,
On each podium is a QR code to request classroom assistance. Last fall every classroom got a digital clock mounted to replace the analog clocks. These clocks auto update for DST. All classrooms also have a tethered usb-c adapter and a slide presenter. Please keep these items in their assigned classroom.
Classroom desktops were out of compliance and so were removed from classrooms. This provides more room on the podium and allows instructor to see students better. Per the OU standard most users should have a laptop to connect so other classrooms on campus have also removed the desktop. However at JRCoE Ififthere is a need for a laptop we will provide one to stay in the room.
All JRCoE managed classrooms now have wireless HDMi capability. This allows for any device with an HDMi port (Windows or Mac) to wirelessly cast to the TVs in each classroom, instead of being tethered by a wire to the podium. Simply plug in the HDMi transmitter (pictured above) to your device's HDMi port, and the usb power supply into a usb port connected to power or to your laptop, then select "Instructor Desktop" from the input touchpanel. You can then have the device with attached transmitter anywhere in the room. We are working on a way to use these in OU IT managed classrooms.
The aging SmartBoards in Classrooms 139, 165, 170, and 334 have been replaced with standard 75” monitors. OU IT Asset Disposal is scheduled to pick up the old ones soon. We are also needing to get the touchpanel programmed to turn on the new monitors, so until then please use the provided remote to power it on.
JRCoE Student Printing
All students in JRCoE qualify for $15 in WEPA credits every semester.
The WEPA printer in the Collab Lab (244) is also a scanner/copier.
3D and poster printing can be requested at this link: bit.ly/3QZBkYl
