Category Archives: TechNews

Need to Set up a Web or Audio Conference? Try GoToMeeting!

Remember that GoToMeeting offers Simmons faculty and staff the ability to schedule, host, and attend meetings with up to 25 participants.

If you’re using a Simmons computer, the software is already installed. You can also download and install GoToMeeting on a personal computer or mobile device.

Get started by visiting gotomeeting.com and signing in with your Simmons email. If it’s your first time logging in, enter your full Simmons email ([email protected]) and click “Forgot your password?” You’ll receive an email with a password reset link, which you can use to create a new password.

In addition to meetings, faculty can use GoToMeeting to record course content, host virtual office hours, invite remote guest lecturers to your class, and more.

If you need help using GoToMeeting, check out our FAQ or visit the support center, where you’ll find answers to common questions as well as step-by-step video tutorials. For other questions, please contact the Service Desk at 617-521-2222.

Coming in August: More Campus News You Can Use

news-icon-nwsltrTo coincide with the appointment of Debra Orr to the position of Associate Vice President of Administration, we’ll be unveiling a combined Technology and Administrative Services newsletter in August.

The newsletter will serve as a unified source for technology and administration topics that will be of interest and use to our community. We will continue to share updates about important improvements to campus services, along with topical news from the larger world of computing.

In addition, we hope to share even more stories highlighting the ways in which Simmons students, faculty, and staff are incorporating technology and administrative services into their teaching and learning at the College.

Upcoming Events: 3D Printing in Action

makerbot-newsletter2You’ve probably heard about 3D printers, but you may not have had an opportunity to see or use one in person. Simmons Technology would like to change that.

On May 14th and 15th, from 8am-12pm, we’ll be holding demonstrations of our new MakerBot Replicator printer in L225.

We encourage you to stop by if you’re interested in using 3D printing in the classroom, or if you’re simply curious about how 3D printers work and what they can do. Our team will be on hand to provide an overview and to answer any questions you have about modeling and creating objects using 3D printing.