On May 27, 2026, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) will update how you will sign into many UT applications including: Canvas, MyUTK and DASH. This change will affect any…
New Sign-In Experience Coming May 27, 2026
A Fresh Look for SharePoint: What Changed and What It Means for UT Faculty and Staff
If you use SharePoint regularly, you may have noticed that some pages look different. Microsoft has rolled out a refreshed SharePoint Online experience designed to improve usability, accessibility, and consistency…
Microsoft Loop Explained: When It Fits—and When It Doesn’t
Microsoft Loop is appearing across Teams, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 tools, and many people are asking the same question: what is Loop, and when should I use it? What…
Teams Meetings, Webinars, or Town Halls? Choosing the Right Option for Your Event
Microsoft Teams offers several ways to host virtual events. Choosing the right format can improve interaction, simplify recording access, and create a better attendee experience. Here is a quick guide…
Understanding Teams Recordings and Transcripts: Storage, Access, and Best Practices
Recording meetings in Microsoft Teams has become routine, especially for classes, committees, and hybrid work. Recent changes have made it more important to understand where recordings are stored and how…
Computer Sign In Change for Windows Users
On May 21, the OIT Information Security team will implement the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keystroke sequence for signing in to all UT-owned and grant-funded computers. On this date, upon waking your Windows…
Zoom: New Features in Zoom Workplace
Zoom Workplace recently added new features to its online meeting application. Use these features for your online class sessions or recorded lectures. You will need to update your Zoom Workplace desktop…
Intune Campus Security Initiative: What You Need to Know about Enrollment
The Office of Innovative Technologies is implementing Microsoft Intune to manage UT-owned and grant-funded devices and equipment*. Intune will ensure that university data stays secure and follows policy guidelines on…
Microsoft Teams Tip: Retrieving Your Polling Data
Running a poll within your Teams meeting is a great way to increase engagement with your participants. It is also a good way to collect data for use later. After…
Microsoft Teams Tip: Add a Poll to a Teams Meeting
An easy way to add engagement or to simply survey your participants is to add the Polls app to your Teams meeting. There are three options for adding Polls, you…