The whiteboard feature within CAEN’s Lecture Recording Service has been upgraded to automatically detect when it is used during recorded lectures, then automatically show or hide the image as appropriate. This enhancement simplifies the process for instructors by removing the need to manually enable the setting or adjust the makeup of a specific Lecture Recording Continue Reading »
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The College of Engineering information technology (IT) environment is continually evolving, and developments occur regularly. In order to keep the College community informed about what is going on with IT around campus, CAEN posts regular updates on this site.
Enhance your Canvas courses with DesignPLUS
DesignPLUS by Cidi Labs is a robust suite of tools aimed at elevating the course-building experience in Canvas. These tools help instructors in streamlining the creation of engaging, accessible and visually appealing course content.
One of the featured tools within DesignPLUS is the Sidebar, which provides an intuitive interface and enables instructors to craft Continue Reading »
Poll Everywhere login moves to SSO
PollEverywhere users will notice an update in the login process, which now features single sign-on (SSO) integration. Previously, PollEverywhere users accessed the tool via Google login. Beginning June 18, 2025, users should enter their umich email in the “Email or username” box and click “Next.” They will then see an option to “Log in with Continue Reading »
Summer “Make a Maizey” Workshops offered on North Campus in June and July
Join the ITS Emerging Technology team for a dynamic “Make a Maizey” workshop and learn to streamline workflows and solve unique problems using the University of Michigan’s AI tools. Discover how to create a GPT model trained on your custom datasets (Google Drive, Dropbox, or website URLs), uncover valuable insights and gain deeper Continue Reading »
Grammarly writing assistant: Now available to College of Engineering faculty and staff
The College of Engineering is offering Grammarly licenses to faculty and full-time staff with appointments in the College to enhance writing across documents and digital communications. This college-managed license ensures all individuals are complying with university-approved data protection agreements, aligning with IT security policies.
If you would like access to Grammarly, contact your IT Manager Continue Reading »
Level up your digital skills with CAEN’s Summer Workshop Series on accessibility, classroom tech, U-M GPT and Maizey!
CAEN is excited to announce its Summer 2025 Workshop Series, offering an array of sessions designed to enhance your knowledge of teaching and learning tools, while boosting your digital expertise! This season’s dynamic lineup focuses on accessibility, classroom tech, U-M GPT and Maizey.
Summer Workshop sessions include:
- Accessibility Essentials for Digital Documents (June 10,
Small changes, big impact: Learn how you can improve digital accessibility
About 1 in 4 adults (26%) in the U.S. have some type of disability, including issues with mobility, cognition, hearing and vision. Many members of our own community face barriers because of the way information is structured or delivered. Each of us has the power to change that.
U-M is committed to making digital accessibility Continue Reading »
EEI Days Symposium May 12
Are you registered for Michigan Engineering’s third annual Engineering Education Innovation (EEI) Days? We hope you will join us on Monday, May 12 during this full-day symposium for faculty, staff, and GSIs to connect and exchange instructional insights and innovations! This exciting opportunity features a riveting keynote on artificial intelligence, an insightful panel discussion, and Continue Reading »
Campus license for Materials Studio to expire May 31
The campus site license for Materials Studio will expire on May 31, 2025, and will not be renewed. As a result, members of the College of Engineering community will no longer have access to Materials Studio through the university’s site license after this date.
CAEN has compiled a collection of open-source and no-cost alternatives to Continue Reading »
Introducing AI Helper: Craft effective prompts for frequent AI tasks
The College of Engineering AI Helper is a tool designed to assist U-M community members, particularly in Michigan Engineering, with creating effective, customized AI prompts for repetitive writing tasks. It features interactive forms that guide users in generating the best possible prompts to achieve their desired outcomes.
Try using AI Helper to make your tasks Continue Reading »