Automatic Logoff
Over the last two semesters (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025) the VCU Instructional Computing Services team has observed a recurring challenge many instructors have been facing in our centrally-supported classrooms; logging in (and by extension, logging off). While this is something most of us do multiple times a day nearly every day of the week […]
Top Hat Engage Virtual Edition
Top Hat Engage Virtual Edition is a free summer webinar series designed to help instructors re-energize their teaching and address challenges like declining reading habits, managing large classes, and improving student affordability through low- or no-cost course materials. The series takes place on June 18 and July 17 and features sessions led by faculty, including a keynote from […]
Spring 2025 Classroom Technology Survey
Did you teach in one of our central classrooms this Spring Semester? Would you like to provide feedback on how well the classroom technology worked for you? If so, please click on the link below to take the survey. Spring 2025 Classroom Technology Survey
Updated (2:35pm) – Top Hat Single Sign-On Restored!
Update (2:35pm) – The VCU Shibboleth team has implemented the new certificate for Top Hat Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication and this has been tested with the VCU CAS portal. Authentication services have been restored. Update (1:50pm) – Top Hat’s engineering and support teams have identified the issue with Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication and have reached […]
VCU Tech Fair 2024!
🎃 Join us for the annual VCU Tech Fair on October 30 and 31. Hosted by VCU Technology Services, this free event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. No registration required. Discover the latest technology tips and tricks while filling your bag with a variety of treats! WHEN and WHERE 🎃 October 30th, […]
Top Hat Training Sessions!
Technology Services and Academic Affairs are excited to partner with Top Hat to offer a series of virtual training sessions (via Zoom) for VCU faculty to explore Top Hat, our student engagement platform. With VCU’s institution-wide license, Top Hat is free for students. Whether you are new to Top Hat or looking to enhance your […]
Don’t forget to sign-out (of the computer)!
We’ve recently received some calls and tickets from instructors in centrally-managed classrooms stating they are unable to sign-in to the podium computer because another user is already signed-in. For more information about VCU’s centrally-managed classrooms and the computers provided for instructors and students to use, please visit the VCU Classroom Technology website at https://classroomtech.vcu.edu/resources/classroom-computers/. The […]
Resolved: Wireless Presentation “Join Through Browser” Issue
The issue appears to be resolved by the manufacturer. We have tested successfully multiple central classroom systems without failure and believe the issue has been addressed. If you believe you are experiencing any related issues, please email us at [email protected] or call our classroom support hotline at 804-828-1098.
Wireless Presentation “Join Through Browser” Issue
We are aware of an issue with the “Join Through Browser” function of the wireless presentation tool is not working. The vendor is actively working to resolve this issue. If you are using either a Windows or MacOS device and want to use wireless presentation, you’ll need to install the Kramer VIA app on your […]
Canvas Training for Students
VCU Learning Systems will host three live, online 30-minute overviews of Canvas for students during Weeks of Welcome (sponsored by VCU Academic Technologies). In these sessions, students will learn how to login and navigate Canvas to complete class assignments, projects, and more. Join us on August 21, 28, or September 4. For more information and […]