Academic Technology

Learning technologies can range from decisions about chalkboards versus whiteboards, to learning management systems and online activities, to fully digital projects and publication. We continually investigate technology resources that resonate with and support liberal arts learning.

Resource List

Stranger on a Strange ‘Net: How to stay secure on an untrusted network

by Wesley Tomatsu | October 13, 2014 | Tech Tips | 0 Comments

Picking the right web browser and add-ons is fine if you're on a desktop or a laptop at home, but are you still protected if you're using some public wifi network at coffee shop or a hotel? Or what about when you're using 3G or 4G wireless broadband on a tablet or...

We can rebuild it: Taking control of your online privacy by fortifying your web browser

by Wesley Tomatsu | October 9, 2014 | Tech Tips | 0 Comments

The web browser has come a long, long way from humble origins. For many people these days, a good web browser is the only application you need on a computer - so much so that there are computers out there that are nothing more than a web browser delivery device. It...

You got served: Add a two-step to your accounts

by Wesley Tomatsu | October 2, 2014 | Tech Tips | 0 Comments

So you upgraded your password but it dawns on you that passwords are getting stolen all the time and you start to think: wouldn't it be nice if there were something other than a password to protect your most important accounts? Turns out there is. It's called...

Spay and Neuter Your Browsers: Living with the POODLE security flaw

by Wesley Tomatsu | October 15, 2014 | Tech Tips | 0 Comments

Although secure websites remain the most common and reliable way to secure sensitive information as it flows across the Internet, the underlying encryption technology has been subject of a number of vulnerabilities. These include the BEAST and CRIME attacks, the...

When in Doubt, Restart.

by admin | February 26, 2014 | Tech Tips | 0 Comments

Computers, phones, tablets, and electronic devices in general sometimes just stop working or slow down for seemingly no reason. We’ve all experienced times when we just want to throw a phone across a room or kick a computer for disobeying us. While cathartic, this is...

Poll Everywhere

Use poll everywhere for in class quizzes and polls that students (or other audiences) can answer from their laptops or smart phones.

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Qualtrics

Qualtrics is Oxy’s campus wide survey design and distribution platform.

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Moodle

Moodle is our learning management system and is used by faculty and students to share course materials, upload assignments, create class discussion forums and more.

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