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Microsoft OneDrive LTI Retirement in Canvas | Fall 2026

Who Is Affected? Faculty who use Canvas’ Microsoft OneDrive LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability). What’s Changing? UNCG is transitioning from the classic Microsoft OneDrive LTI in Canvas to the OneDrive app within Microsoft Education in Canvas. Microsoft is retiring the standalone OneDrive LTI as part of a broader effort to streamline… Continue reading…

Update: Canvas Third-Party Tools Outage | Monday, May 4, 2026

As of 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4, most integrated tools are functioning, including Respondus Lockdown Browser. However, Turnitin is still experiencing issues, which are being addressed by both vendors. If you have ongoing trouble with any third-party tool connected to Canvas, please reach out to 6-TECH.   {Originally posted… Continue reading…

MyCloud Data Deletion for Inactive or Over-Quota Users | Monday, May 11, 2026

MyCloud will purge all user profiles for the Academic (Dev) Desktop and Administrative Desktop on Monday, May 11, 2026, if either of the following conditions apply: This purge does not affect Secure Desktop users. Who Needs to Act? Anyone who uses the MyCloud Academic (Dev) Desktop or Administrative Desktop and wants to keep their profile and data. What’s Happening? All profiles that… Continue reading…

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ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Deadline Extension

Who Is Affected? Faculty, staff, and anyone responsible for creating or managing digital content at UNCG. What Is Happening? On April 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a one-year extension to the ADA Title II digital accessibility compliance deadline. This extension provides additional time for institutions to meet… Continue reading…

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Canvas Portfolio Launch | Friday, May 1, 2026

Who Is Affected? Faculty and students who use Canvas Legacy ePortfolio and Folio (Portfolium). What Is Happening? UNCG is transitioning from the Legacy Canvas ePortfolio and Folio tools to Canvas Portfolio, a newer tool built directly into Canvas. Canvas Portfolio provides improved features and better integration with courses, assignments, and… Continue reading…

Microsoft Teams Meeting Update | Monday, Mar. 16, 2026

Who Is Affected? Anyone at UNCG who hosts Microsoft Teams meetings that include non-UNCG participants When is This Happening? Monday, March 16, 2026The change will roll out over approximately 48 hours. What’s Changing? Anonymous (non-UNCG) users will now be able to: Previously, anonymous users had more limited interaction capabilities within… Continue reading…

Update (Resolved): Phone Service Outage | Monday, March 9, 2026 

As of 2:11 p.m., Monday, Mar. 9, 2026, campus telephone services have been restored.  All University phone numbers are functioning normally.   If you continue to experience issues, please contact 6-TECH for assistance.  Need Help?  Find answers online or contact 6-TECH:  {Originally posted 3/9/26 at 11:25 a.m.}  ITS is aware of an issue affecting… Continue reading…

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Canvas Accessibility Upgrade: YuJa Panorama Replaces UDOIT

UNCG is upgrading from UDOIT to YuJa Panorama to strengthen digital accessibility in Canvas and prepare for upcoming federal requirements. YuJa Panorama is a more robust accessibility tool built directly into Canvas. The upgrade will provide broader WCAG 2.1 coverage, improved file scanning, and enhanced remediation capabilities. This move also… Continue reading…