Tag Archives: OAKS

What To Expect In OAKS Version 10 – Coming December 18th

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Mendi Benigni

TLT is providing informational sessions on the new OAKS Version 10 due on December 18th. We recommend coming to the live sessions so that you can ask any questions you may have. If you can’t attend you can watch this video of the What To Expect In Version 10 session. The video is in .mp4 [...] Continue reading →

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OAKS Notifications allows you to easily stay abreast of what’s happening in your class

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Mendi Benigni

Did you know that OAKS has notifications that allow you and your students to stay on top of what’s happening in your classes? Using the Notifications area on your OAKS Homepage you can set how and when you want to be alerted of new discussions, dropbox deadlines and new news items. You can be notified [...] Continue reading →

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Introducing OAKS Version 10 – Coming December 18th!

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Mendi Benigni

We are excited to announce the new version of OAKS that will be available December 18th!  This new version contains user interface changes for a more intuitive experience for all users.  The new user interface includes: A new top bar that provides easy access to courses, alerts and personal settings Redesigned homepage tool with more modern [...] Continue reading →

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New Google Chrome causes problems with Lemon embedded videos

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Mendi Benigni

This summer Google issued a new version of their web browser, Chrome.  This new version (v. 20, v. 21) has greater security features which is a good thing for most of us.  However, these same security features also appear to be preventing some embedded flash videos from playing in OAKS.  Currently we know that this [...] Continue reading →

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Using the Library’s Video Databases in Your OAKS Courses

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Mendi Benigni

Everyone wants at add online video to their classes but it’s not always easy to use them without infringing on copyright law.  Well, the Library is offering more options by subscribing to two video streaming databases:  Films on Demand and Academic Video Online.  You can read more about these databases on the Library’s Media Collections [...] Continue reading →

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