New Windows computers for staff have been cloud-managed by ICT services since March 1, 2024. If you are the recipient of a new computer, please read more about the changes and more detailed instructions on how to set up your computer in the quick start guide: Printable Start Guide for a new Windows computer. The […]
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– 16.4.2024
Accessibility is a part of content creation: What does it mean in practice?
– 25.3.2024
We all are content producers. Everyone of us makes content that we publish online. Examples of online content are e. g. news here in intranets, files shared with others in OneDrive, content in Moodle courses, and even social media updates. When you publish something online, keep in mind the diversity of people. Please ensure that as […]
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The 24/7 Campus Card and a student card with access rights gives students access to the Linnanmaa campus – see how to purchase the card
– 21.3.2024
As a University of Oulu or Oamk student, you can acquire a card to access the Linnanmaa campus: a 24/7 Campus Card or a student card with 24/7 access (only members of OYY or OSAKO). In other words, you can utilise the 24/7 facilities on Linnanmaa campus even outside teaching hours. All you need is […]
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Oamk user account migration FAQ
– 18.3.2024
ICT services will migrate Oamk user accounts to the same environment with the University of Oulu in the spring of 2024. We aim to make the transition as easy as possible for everyone, but this is a large project that will inevitably result in tasks for users as well. The change will also affect logins, […]
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Moodle Howspace integration
– 5.12.2023
You can add Howspace to your Moodle platform as an external tool. In this case, users go from Moodle to Howspace logged in with their University of Oulu/Oamk credentials. Moodle’s Howspace integration Open “Workspace settings” in Howspace (Go to “Admin”, open “Workspace Manager”, then open “Settings” in the left bar) Check that ” LTI” is […]
» Read moreSpam and phishing messages
– 22.9.2023
Despite effective filtering, scam and phishing messages can end up in the M365 service’s mailbox. Therefore, it is appropriate to learn how to distinguish cheating messages from proper mail. The Junk Email folder is worth checking and emptying on a regular basis. It can end up with proper email, especially if the message comes from […]
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ThingLink content creation tool
– 5.9.2023
ThingLink is a content creation tool. You can create interactive maps, instructional guides, virtual tours, and branching learning scenarios. You can enrich images, videos, 360˚ content and 3D models. Hotspots allow you to add an interactive layer on top of your content, as well as link different pieces of content together to create tours and […]
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How to search for hybrid-equipped rooms in Peppi
– 31.8.2023
A hybrid-equipped classroom means a room where the AV technology makes it possible to arrange an event where some of the participants are present in the classroom, while some attend the event from somewhere else. With Peppi’s classroom reservation, you are able find out which classrooms are hybrid-equipped: Log in to Peppi make sure you […]
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Python installation instructions on personal computer
– 30.8.2023
We in ICT Services have noticed increasing interest about Python programming and usage in courses that are provided by Oulu University of Applied Science or University of Oulu. This guide will help you to install Python programming language and Visual Studio Code programming environment on your personal computer without Administrator privileges. The contents of this […]
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How to change your account’s password (UO, Oamk)
– 14.6.2023
The password of the university and Oamk students and staff user accounts, as well as temporary UFO user accounts, must be changed at least once a year. You will get a reminder to your e-mail if you have not changed your password during the year. When you are choosing a new password, check out the […]
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