AI Suggestions is a new feature within CAEN’s Lecture Recording service that generates suggestions for titles, descriptions, and topics for Lecture Recordings. This tool works by analyzing the lecture’s transcript to produce suggested metadata that, when added, can help students and other viewers quickly identify the core topics and discussions covered in each lecture. To 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.
Grackle Accessibility Tools in Google
We are excited to announce the launch of Grackle, an accessibility checker add-ons designed for use with your U-M Google account. Grackle can help you create accessible documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Grackle’s integration into Docs, Sheets, and Slides provides intuitive tools for spotting and resolving accessibility issues as Continue Reading »
Course Accessibility Challenge begins March 11
Would you like to learn how to make your course content more inclusive for students with disabilities? Sign up today to join the Course Accessibility Challenge, which starts March 11.
Engage in three weekly challenges delivered to your inbox, focused on different aspects of digital course accessibility. Then, participate in a live synchronous session Continue Reading »
Printer stations and locations to be realigned across CoE
During the winter term, several CoE printers will be relocated into higher-traffic areas, or retired altogether, as part of the ITS Print Service Optimization Initiative. CoE has reviewed the ITS printer relocation plan and made recommendations to best serve users’ needs. The ITS initiative will ensure accessibility, optimize use and maintain current print rates Continue Reading »
Introducing the CAEN Chatbot: Your go-to resource for CAEN-related inquiries
Available 24/7, the CAEN Chatbot is available to assist you in navigating our website and connecting you with the appropriate resources or solutions based on your questions. Powered by Maizey, it efficiently searches through multiple sources to provide potential answers, saving you time and effort. Since the Chatbot is constantly learning, we suggest verifying responses Continue Reading »
Poll Everywhere introduces Course Management: A game-changer for streamlined course administration
Introducing Course Management, a powerful new feature designed with input from educators and administrators to streamline course administration and boost efficiency.
Here’s how to get the most out of these exciting new features:
- Enhanced Workflow: The new Courses icon puts everything you need within easy reach. Manage rosters, organize content, and sync seamlessly
We value your opinion—share your experience with the 1695 Beyster Quiet Space
We are asking for feedback on a unique space on campus, 1695 Beyster.
Designed as a Quiet Space, 1695 Beyster is intended to be an inclusive and accessible environment for our Engineering students, while also supporting the evolving needs of those who may be neurodivergent. To help ensure that we continue to design our spaces Continue Reading »
CAEN Windows Remote Desktop Service can no longer be used to VNC into Linux login servers
Beginning Winter 2025, users will no longer be able to access the CAEN Linux Remote Login Service using VNC from the CAEN Windows Remote Desktop Service.
To access the CAEN Linux Remote Login Service from personally owned devices going forward, you will need to be connected to the university Virtual Private Network (VPN) or Continue Reading »
Monitor-only stations in the CAEN computing lab environment
CAEN has installed monitor-only stations in several CAEN computing lab locations. Monitor-only stations include a desk area with a monitor that is designed to plug your laptop into. The monitors come equipped with a USB-C and HDMI cable that you can use. There are also power outlets for your convenience. If you want an external Continue Reading »
Accessibility Challenge: Learn digital accessibility basics in bite-sized bits, starting January 28
The University of Michigan is committed to ensuring that all of its digital content, including web pages, course content, and software, can be used by everyone who needs it. Recent updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) add urgency to that commitment, giving public universities until April 2026 to make all digital content Continue Reading »