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March 27, 2020 - 11:38am
Etiquette and Best Practices for Zoom Meetings
Many in the University community are learning to host Zoom video conferences on the fly. Pitt IT has tips to ensure a positive experience for all participants.
March 27, 2020 - 11:03am
Pitt Zoom Backgrounds Available to Download
Whether you're using Zoom to attend or teach a class, meet with colleagues or enjoy a virtual visit with friends, the Office of University Communications and Marketing has your back(ground).
March 25, 2020 - 10:23am
When COVID-19 Is Confirmed on Campus
What does Pitt do when there is a positive case of COVID-19? The University has responsive steps and protocols in place to limit the spread. Here’s what faculty and staff need to know.
March 25, 2020 - 10:13am
Be Vigilant: Government Stimulus Checks Phishing Scams
As the federal government discusses the possibility of sending stimulus checks to Americans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers are already plotting ways to exploit the proposals. Pitt IT has tips for spotting such scams.
March 25, 2020 - 10:00am
Take Cyber Security Seriously When Working Remotely
With most faculty, staff and students working and learning from home, Pitt IT shares what you can do to help maintain the security of Pitt's and your personal data, network, devices and services.
March 24, 2020 - 9:43am
Inspired Ways to Stay Connected
With many people coping with loneliness from self-isolation, the Center for Creativity is offering creative prompts, exercises and other outlets to stay connected with each other.
March 20, 2020 - 10:18am
Using Zoom to Keep Remote Learning Personal
As classes move to a remote learning format, live video with interactive participation is one of the best ways for instructors and students alike to replicate the classroom experience. Pitt IT shares how Zoom is one of the best tools to help faculty do it.
March 18, 2020 - 3:35pm
Remote Work: When to Use and When to Not Use PittNet VPN
Pitt Information Technology has guidance to help staff, faculty and students know when connecting to PittNet VPN—widely known as Pulse Secure—is necessary for their work and when it’s more efficient to skip the service.
March 18, 2020 - 12:13pm
LinkedIn Learning Resources for Adjusting to Working from Home
“Remote working” searches on LinkedIn Learning have tripled, as both employees and managers look for advice on how to navigate the challenges of working remotely and managing a remote workforce. Pitt employees have access to free online courses that can help in this transition.
March 16, 2020 - 4:54pm
Teaching Center Expands Instructional Continuity Resources
Moving materials online, conducting live and recorded lectures, facilitating discussion from a distance and academic integrity and cheating are among the topics covered during a comprehensive schedule of remote office hours and virtual workshops that began March 15.