On October 31st, 2022 the CSUN Academic Technology team hosted an Open House Spook-TECH-ular event to reconnect with the Matador Family.
Faculty, Students, Staff, as well as friends and family members came out to learn about new technologies, meet the Academic Technology team and venture through the tech tips, tricks, and trick or treating!
Universal Design Center
Staff members from the CSUN Universal Design Center put together an Accessibility Haunted House in Canvas to test guests' knowledge of best practices. Feel free to use the self-enroll link below to see the scary experience yourself!
Alen Davoudian demonstrated Job Access with Speech (JAWS) Screen Reader. If you missed it and are still curious, feel free to contact the Universal Design Center: UDC@csun.edu
InSpace Introduction
CSUN is piloting a new technology called InSpace. Are you tired of Zoom’s squares and boxes? Do you find its layout limiting? CSUN Academic Technology is piloting a new and engaging video platform called InSpace.
While Zoom was initially a virtual conference product, InSpace was specifically created for education.
InSpace allows students to move freely among other participants having multiple concurrent conversations in one space simultaneously. Hear and be heard by those closest to you; audio will naturally fade as you move away, mimicking real life. All while being able to engage in unlimited whiteboards and beautiful backdrops without missing key points from the speaker.
If you would like to join the pilot or refer someone, please send an email: ftc@csun.edu.
Faculty Media Studio
The new Light Board was on display for anyone to come take a look at the new technology. Remember, you can book time in the Faculty Media Studio by scheduling time using Microsoft Bookings. Staff are available to assist in pre-production and planning, as well as direction and guidance on how best to realize your production needs.
Hillary Kaplowitz and Susana Marcelo from Faculty Development at their spooky table awaiting guests.
Cody Kennedy presented and demonstrated the equipment available to Faculty from the Tech Pantry.
Check out the equipment available for reservation through the link below:
DATA & ANALYTICS
Guests got to speak to our Data & Analytics team about the early alert home-grown tool "Canvas Insights". To learn more, watch the video above or contact: data.it@csun.edu.