
BigBlueButton 2.7 Update is Here!
Though not as big as the 2.6 update, BigBlueButton’s 2.7 update is here. This update offers users improved usability, increased engagement, and more performance. Here's a breakdown of what's new in 2.7.

New Teams App Available
Microsoft has released a new version of Teams available and the College will be enabling the update for all staff and faculty on February 1st, 2024. This new version delivers improved performance, speed, and security – but overall has a familiar look and feel to it so it will be an easy switch for users.

Writing Great Gen AI Prompts
While it appears that new functions and applications of generative AI are announced daily, a crucial skill that users are attempting to master is the ability to craft an effective prompt. Understanding how to articulate your request to elicit the desired outcome from the tool is like knowing how to formulate precise queries when using search engines like Google. In this blog post, we've compiled (with some help from our own favorite AI chat tool) a set of tips that you can experiment with the next time you use your favorite AI tool.

FSCJ’s Community Town Hall on AI in Higher Education: Possibilities and Perils
Florida State College at Jacksonville presents "AI in Higher Education: Possibilities and Perils," an interactive Community Town Hall with guided discussion from a panel of area college and university presidents. Learn how northeast Florida's higher education institutions are responding to the opportunities and challenges posed by AI.