Low-Code 5th project: Help the team manage all these requests, PLEASE!!!

¡Hola! Welcome back to another lesson in our series about creating solutions using low-code automation using the Microsoft Power Platform. In our previous posts we have looked at how low-code tools could help us with some simple tasks. In general, they have involved OneDrive, and documents. We also looked at automated approvals. Listen to a

New service lets Bobcats transcribe recordings for free!

There are many times when we would like to have a transcript of an audio recording. Sitting by the computer and typing while listening, pausing, rewinding, and typing is super time consuming. It frankly sucks. Your alternative used to be having to pay a professional to do it. For Bobcats there is a great new

Teams enhancements to improve meeting & classroom experiences

Microsoft Teams is quickly becoming one of Texas State University’s go to environment for collaboration. With the latest set of features announced, the experience just keeps getting better. The following demo showcases the latest innovations rolling out to Teams that help push the boundaries of virtual collaboration. While some of these features are not yet

Let your computer read aloud for you: supporting disabilities and different learning styles

I have a confession to make, I am the kind of person that benefits from hearing text. I am an auditory learner. On top of that I have some vision challenges. Thankfully, through advances in artificial intelligence (AI) I now have access to services that support my needs. I now even use this feature to

Brainstorm remotely with MS Whiteboard

In a traditional face to face environment, teams often use whiteboards to collaborate, brainstorm and flesh out ideas. The Technology Innovation Office relies heavily on this practice to flesh out projects and design solutions. This is also a very common practice in the classroom. So how do we do this when we are all working

Microsoft releases live captioning in MS Teams

Teams is one of the many applications available to members of Texas State University through Microsoft Office 365.  MS Teams provides users with advanced collaboration capabilities and allows them to leverage Office 365 applications through a single point of access.  One of it’s very useful capabilities is the ability to host video meetings right from

Microsoft releases Private Channels feature for MS Teams

Microsoft Teams is an Office 365 application focused on creating a cohesive collaboration environment for teams within the organization. It is available to all students, faculty, and staff at Texas State. Within a Teams space, information can be organized by subject in areas called Channels. Up until now, all channels and their content have been