October tech training

October Tech Training

Looking to work smarter, build new digital skills, or explore the latest AI tools at UNCG? Join us throughout October for a variety of workshops covering Spartan AI, Microsoft Copilot, Teams, Qualtrics, accessibility tools, and practical AI skills for everyday work. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to dive… Continue reading…

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Spartan AI Now Available at UNCG 

All current UNCG students, faculty, and staff now have access to Spartan AI, a new secure AI workspace that brings multiple AI models together in one university-supported environment.  What Is Spartan AI?  Spartan AI, powered by nebulaONE, gives the UNCG community access to multiple AI models, including models from OpenAI… Continue reading…

Power BI Planned Maintenance | Sept. 14-15, 2026

Who? Faculty and staff who use Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reports. What? Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform planned maintenance affecting Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reports. During the maintenance, Power BI content may be unavailable or work intermittently. When? Maintenance will begin the evening of Monday, Sept. 14,… Continue reading…

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Faculty Fellows for Accessibility | 2026–2027 Academic Year

ITS: Learning Technology is seeking Faculty Fellows for Accessibility for the 2026–2027 academic year. The fellowship supports UNCG’s work to advance inclusive, high-impact teaching while preparing for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II digital accessibility requirements. Faculty Fellows will serve as pedagogical leaders, helping integrate accessible and inclusive practices… Continue reading…

Start Strong

AUGUST Tech Training – Start Strong

Featured Webinars Instructional Videos with Clipchamp Clipchamp is a practical tool for turning PowerPoint presentations into polished videos with voiceover. Learn how to record and edit lectures and capture your screen for tutorials. Microsoft Bookings for  Office Hours Make it easier for students or colleagues to connect with you by… Continue reading…

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OneDrive Storage Quota Changing to 1 TB for Faculty and Staff | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 

Overview  Beginning Tuesday, July 28, 2026, ITS will update the Microsoft OneDrive storage quota for faculty and staff to 1 terabyte (TB).  This change is part of the University’s Data Retention Project, which is aligning storage services with long-term data management and retention practices.  Who Is Affected?  Faculty and staff who use UNCG Microsoft OneDrive.  What’s… Continue reading…

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Preferred UNCG Email Requirement Rollout Begins

UNCG is beginning a phased rollout of a new requirement for all active faculty, staff, and students to maintain their official UNCG-provided email address as their preferred email address in all University systems. Using your official UNCG email address as your preferred email helps ensure that important University communications related… Continue reading…

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MyCloud Changes | Aug. 10 – Aug. 13, 2026

Beginning Monday, Aug. 10, ITS will make several updates to MyCloud that simplify how Administrative and Academic applications are accessed and improve the desktop environment. These changes do not affect who has access to applications. Instead, they change how some applications are launched. Who Is Affected? All faculty, staff, and… Continue reading…

Upskill with LinkedIn Learning to Ring in the New Year!

As the semester winds down and the campus quiets, December and January offer the perfect window to invest in yourself. LinkedIn Learning provides thousands of courses designed to help students, faculty, and staff sharpen their skills, explore new technologies, and stay ahead in an ever-changing digital landscape. Whether you want… Continue reading…