Announcements about software available in the CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE), as well as certain licenses available for personal computers at no cost.
CAEN’s deadline for course software requests for the Winter 2025 term is October 15, 2024.
If you are an instructor who would like to request a new software title or version to be available for use on the CAEN Lab workstations for the winter 2025 term, please fill out the Course Software request form, located Continue Reading »
Overleaf is an online LaTeX and Rich Text editor that helps users write, edit and produce research papers and project reports more quickly. The university has recently subscribed to Overleaf Commons, which provides Overleaf Professional accounts to all students, faculty and staff. Overleaf Professional includes access for unlimited collaborators, and offers features such as real-time Continue Reading »
CAEN has removed Python 2.7 on computers running the CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE). Python 2 scripts may no longer run due to the major changes in Python 3.
Refer to the article: How to port Python 2 Code to Python 3 for more information about migrating between the two versions.
The Python software Continue Reading »
Lecturer Jamie Budd (formerly Jamie Berger) is transforming how students engage with her Robotics 101: Computational Linear Algebra course by using IllumiDesk to create interactive lab manuals.
Previously, students relied on a PDF Lab Manual, which required students who wanted extra coding practice to either retype code or juggle multiple screens—a cumbersome and time-consuming process. Continue Reading »
Some of the new features and updates rolling out in Canvas in July are outlined below. For a complete list of all changes, see the Canvas Release and Deploy Notes.
Assignments, Discussions, & Quizzes
The Assign to function in the details interface for assignments, discussions, and quizzes is being updated and is now accessible via Continue Reading »
CAEN is hosting various online summer technology workshops geared toward faculty and staff. Workshops begin May 16 and end July 25. Topics include:
In preparation for the 2024-25 school year, the CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE) will be undergoing many software upgrades.
The following is a list of popular applications that will be updated for the start of the fall 2024 term:
The upcoming redesign of Canvas Discussions & Announcements includes an updated user interface as well as several new Discussion features such as:
ITS Teaching & Learning announced the Canvas update will be implemented on May 6, 2024, however instructors can enable the new Continue Reading »
The Enhancing Engineering Education (E3) Grants Program is currently accepting applications across a range of innovations in engineering education including instructional practices, course design and content, and instructional technology. Two grant opportunities are currently available:
Software Pilot Grants allow faculty to pilot new or innovative software in their course up to $10,000. Proposals due April
The Professional Development Activity Tracking (PDAT) system, available to all Michigan Engineering employees, has recently been updated. Released just over one year ago, PDAT enables users to view the professional development activities they have completed or attended. The system now enables users to track required training and introduces several new features.
In January 2023, a Continue Reading »