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January 21, 2025

Ty Naylor, IT Learning & Engagement Manager

The New Essential: Why AI Literacy Matters in Education and Beyond

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from the realm of science fiction into our everyday lives. From suggesting your next favorite book on Amazon to improving productivity with tools like ChatGPT, AI is no longer a distant promise—it's a transformative force shaping how we live, work, and learn. For faculty and staff at Weber State University, developing AI literacy isn't just about staying relevant; it's about leveraging these tools to enrich personal lives, enhance professional skills, and better serve students and colleagues.

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January 21, 2025

The New Essential: Why AI Literacy Matters in Education and Beyond

By Ty Naylor, IT Learning & Engagement Manager

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from the realm of science fiction into our everyday lives. From suggesting your next favorite book on Amazon to improving productivity with tools like ChatGPT, AI is no longer a distant promise—it's a transformative force shaping how we live, work, and learn. For faculty and staff at Weber State University, developing AI literacy isn't just about staying relevant; it's about leveraging these tools to enrich personal lives, enhance professional skills, and better serve students and colleagues.

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December 16, 2024

New Changes to Adobe Licensing

By Emily Miller, Associate IT Learning & Development Specialist

Weber State is updating its Adobe licensing agreement starting January 1, 2025! This change affects all campus members—faculty, staff, and students—and requires action to maintain access to Adobe products.

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November 12, 2024

Beware of University Phishing Attempts

By Kyle Peterson, IT Learning & Development Specialist

Phishing attempts are on the rise at Weber State University. Students, faculty and staff are prime targets of these attacks due to the sensitive nature of the data and systems at the university. Phishing schemes often involve fraudulent communications that appear to be from trusted sources, such as university departments, colleagues, or even well-known service providers. It's essential for everyone on our campus to be aware of the risks and know how to spot phishing attempts. This article explains how to recognize phishing and what you should do if you spot an attempt. Learn how to keep you and the university safe.

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April 5, 2024

Time to Spring Clean your Cloud Storage

By Emily Miller, IT Learning and Development Specialist

If you’re looking for a sign to begin spring cleaning, this is it. But instead of pulling out your mop and duster, pull out your computer to spring clean your cloud! You have probably experienced how easy it is to accumulate files on your computer, and we all know someone – or maybe we are someone – who is convinced they will someday need their outdated files. In most cases, that simply isn’t true. By taking some time now to spring clean your cloud, you can either avoid or resolve the chaos threatening your cloud storage.

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