Welcome back! As we begin a new term, we’re glad to reconnect with our faculty, staff, and partners across campus. We hope this newsletter offers useful updates, timely resources, and a sense of momentum for the months ahead.
Thank you for the work you do every day to support teaching, learning, and innovation at Tulane.
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Mike Griffith, PhD
Executive Director - Strategic Digital Innovation | Information Technology
Director - Innovative Learning Center
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First Day for Spring Office Hours
Today, January 5
12pm to 1pm
No appointments necessary, both online via zoom and in the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Suite 300 for all pedagogy and academic technology needs.
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Use the following checklist to help you prepare your Canvas courses for the start of the semester.
- Confirm Rosters and TAs
- Add Syllabus and Refresh Course Content / Modules
- Give Students Access
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Welcome Students with a Message
- Set up Zoom
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Spring 2026 Highlights
"Preflight to Canvas" Workshop: Master Canvas LMS!
Get ready to soar into "Preflight to Canvas," a comprehensive 2-day workshop designed to equip incoming Tulane faculty with everything they need to know about building and managing courses in the Canvas learning management system (LMS).
Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6 | 9am - 12pm
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| Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your courses are ready for takeoff! Enroll in "Preflight to Canvas" and start the semester with the tools and confidence to succeed.
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LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests
Wednesday, January 7 | 12pm - 1pm | Webinar
LockDown Browser is a custom browser that prevents digital cheating during an online exam. Respondus Monitor is a companion product for LockDown Browser that deters cheating when students take online exams in non- proctored environments. Students use their own computers with a standard webcam to record assessment sessions.
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| This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams in Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle, and Schoology.
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Intro to Cypress High Performance Computing
Thursday, January 8 | 10am - 12pm | Downtown
Friday, January 9 | 12pm - 2pm | Uptown
Introduction to Cypress, Tulane's High Performance computing solution. Participants must complete the preliminary setup and instructional videos prior to the workshop.
Pre-Workshop Requirements:
- Must have a computer with Linux; Mac; or Windows 10 or 11 operating system (OS). Windows 8 or earlier is not compatible.
- All registered participants will be provided with a personal Cypress account as needed.
- Links to be provided to content on wiki.hpc.tulane.edu
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| Advancing research often requires computational resources that exceed the capabilities of personal laptops or desktop computers.
Need assistance? Request consultation, Cypress HPC Consultation.
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Video That Works: Using YuJa to Support Learning
Wednesday, January 14 | 12pm - 1pm | Hybrid
Participants will explore practical features such as embedding videos in the LMS, auto-captioning, analytics, and organizing a personal media library, with an emphasis on reducing repetition and increasing clarity for students. Ideal for faculty looking to streamline their workflow while creating video content that truly works for teaching and learning.
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| Move beyond basic Zoom recordings and discover how YuJa can make course videos more intentional, accessible, and reusable.
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Tulane University Libraries now provides ready-to-use Canvas modules!
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Zoom AI Education Summit at Tulane University | January 2026!
Unlock the Future of Education with Zoom AI
Join us at the Zoom Education Summit at Tulane University for an exclusive in-person experience designed to help higher education institutions maximize the power of Zoom in their learning environments. This summit brings together educators, IT professionals, AV specialists, and industry experts to explore the latest tools and strategies for transforming education.
This year’s event features:
- Targeted Tracks for Faculty, IT Staff, and Room Technologists
- CTS Certification for AV professionals
- In-depth Sessions on Zoom AI and its impact on teaching and collaboration
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Networking Opportunities to share best practices with peers
Whether you're looking to enhance your hybrid learning environments, streamline communication, or dive into the future of AI in education, the Zoom Education Summit is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.
Don’t miss out – Register today and take the first step towards transforming your campus experience with Zoom.
Registration closes January 14th. Don’t miss your chance to join us!
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Contact the IT Service Desk
support.tulane.edu | help@tulane.edu | 504-988-8888
Hours | Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Sat - Sun 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Use your Tulane email and password to access the support portal.
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