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- Touch Accessibility for the Blind and Visually Impaired 01/02/2013
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Due to advances in screen reader technology, voice controls, gesture functionality, and add-on applications some touch devices offer an inclusive experience for the blind and visually impaired. One such example is the iPhone. Its VoiceOver screen reader adds reading functionality...
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- Google Eliminating Appointment Slots 12/17/2012
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On January 4, 2013, Google will be shutting down several less popular Google Calendar features. One of these items is the Appointment slots. After this date, you will be unable to create new reservable times on your Calendar through Appointment...
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- Library 410 to Become Active Learning Classroom with ITV 12/03/2012
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The Pharmacy program, ITSS, and external consultants are designing Library 410 to offer active learning classroom features as well as video conferencing. Initial implementation will be complete by the beginning of Spring semester. There has been a growing body of...
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- UMD IT Staff Present at EDUCAUSE 12/03/2012
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Peter Angelos, Director of Technology for CLA and Jason Davis, ITSS Manager for Classroom Technology, along with Brad Cohen and Brittany Lloyd who are both Associate CIOs from OIT on the Twin Cities campus spoke at EDUCAUSE 2012. The...
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- January 5-6: Twin Cities Data Service Interruption 11/30/2012
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An annual maintenance and service interruption at the Twin Cities data center is scheduled for January 5-6, 2013. The annual data center maintenance outage is set to start at 6 a.m. Saturday, January 5, with restoration scheduled to begin...
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