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Technology news for UMD faculty, staff and students
November 2012
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Windows 8 Available
- Windows 8 is now available for purchase on new computers and
is available for upgrades on University-owned computers. Before
purchasing or upgrading, you should note a few items.
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Whatever Happened to Tech Camp?
- Tech Camp 16 will be offered spring semester as primarily an
online course.
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911 Emergency Dialing
- Updates have been made to ensure 911 calls are routed in the
shortest possible time. Learn what you should do if you
inadvertently dial 911.
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Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning With Assistive
Technology
- Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology (AT) program
designed to provide a multi-sensory approach to learning via
visual and auditory feedback.
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Database Server Upgrade
- Our main database server (db0.d.umn.edu) will be upgraded
January 7, 2013.
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ePortfolio Update
- ePortfolio has been a valuable tool. However, times and
circumstances have changed requiring the evaluation of new
options.
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Policy Update: UMD Technology Competency Plan
- The Subcommittee on Information Technology and Library of the
Educational Policy Committee completed a revision of the UMD
Technology Competency Plan (including Mission, Vision, Goals, and
Competencies).
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Microsoft Home Use Program Now Available for Faculty and
Staff
- University of Minnesota faculty and staff are eligible to
participate in Microsoft's Home Use Program.
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Mac OS X 10.8 Upgrade Available for UMN-Owned Apple
Computers
- The University of Minnesota has acquired Apple OS X 10.8
(Mountain Lion) upgrade licenses for all University-owned Apple
computers system wide, and the upgrade is now available for
download.
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