IST News Archive
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Instructor support for Fall Term 2021 online final exams for interrupted classes
January 14, 2022 —
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning offers extended hours and help during final exams
Students
Aurora Self Service Temporary Shut Down
January 10, 2022 —
Aurora Self Service is undergoing its yearly upgrade cycle on Friday, January 14, from 4:30 pm CST to January 17 at 9:00 am CST, 2022. Mark these dates in your calendar and plan ahead!
Information Services and Technology
Banner Administration pages upgrade coming mid-January
December 23, 2021 —
BBanner Administration Pages, Aurora Self Service and Argos Reports will be upgraded to the latest version from January 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. CST to January 17 at 9:00 a.m. CST, 2022.
Information Services and Technology
Rehome project will change how you access JUMP in 2022
December 20, 2021 —
Over the last year, the JUMP Rehome Project team has worked to ensure the successful transition of JUMP content.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
YuJa Video sees more than 3,000 users
October 20, 2021 —
More than 2,300 members of the University of Manitoba community have tried YuJa Video since it launched Sept. 1.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
YuJa Video launches in UM Learn
September 1, 2021 —
As of Sept. 1, 2021, YuJa Video is available to all faculty, staff and students at the University of Manitoba through UM Learn.
Information Services and Technology
Install the new Microsoft desktop apps during Operation Upgrade!
June 22, 2021 —
Operation Upgrade has started! Information Systems and Technology (IST) are upgrading the Windows desktop Office applications on all UM-owned, IST supported computers.
Information Services and Technology
M365 tips: How OneDrive helps you manage your files
March 17, 2021 —
Using Microsoft OneDrive is a secure way accessing your files on any device at any time from any location with an Internet connection.
Information Services and Technology
How to prevent Zoombombing
February 16, 2021 —
Zoombombing is when unwelcome intruders hijack a Zoom session by saying or showing inappropriate content. This emerging form of trolling is meant to disrupt and interrupt meetings and classes.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Mitigating exam stress a high priority for the university
January 29, 2021 —
Exams are a stressful time for students, and the move to online exams adds another unknown to the equation. Ensuring a very smooth online exam experience was of paramount importance for the university. IST and the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning did a lot of planning and preparation to make this happen.