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Spam 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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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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Write accessible math formulae fast with TeX

– 9.3.2023

Do you produce materials (for example, in Moodle), which include mathematical formulae for higher education students? I would argue that if you don’t already write mathematical formulae with TeX, then you should learn it now! Content: MathML’s accessibility is practically still in the future What could you do to make your mathematical formulae accessible already […]

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Which pictures I am allowed to use in my materials?

– 3.3.2023

1. Use only appropriate pictures, which you have the right to use. One of these must be true, for you to have the right to use a picture: You own the copyright to the picture: the picture is either your own work or you have purchased full rights to the picture. You have a separate, […]

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YuJa media platform: Information about accessibility

– 15.2.2023

YuJa provides an accessible user interface to the service (e. g. the video player), while we at the University of Oulu and Oamk are content creators, responsible for the accessibility of our own content in the service. Accessibility of video content means that the information on the videos is available to diverse users, while accessibility […]

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How to apply Oamk username and/or new password

– 28.12.2022

This instruction describes two methods how to act when you do not know or remember your Oamk username or its password. If you remember your password and want to change it, you can do it in easier way in accordance with the other instructions: How to change your Oamk password (oulu.fi). When planning a new […]

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Zoom cloud recording (NORDUNet)

– 12.12.2022

At the university of Oulu and the Oulu university of applied sciences, we use the NORDUNet Zoom, provided to us by CSC. These guidelines are specific to our Zoom. Our Zoom service is located in the secure Nordic NORDUNet cloud. Please note, that our Zoom cloud recording will transfer the recording to our Yuja. You […]

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VPN for Oamk students

– 19.9.2022

VPN connection (Virtual Private Network) is a solution to reach a private network and its resources over public networks securely. In other words, as a student of Oamk you can reach your home directory at school also from your home, instead of e.g. having to move around your files with USB memory sticks. While using […]

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Accessibility of videos (e.g. online lecture recordings)

– 14.9.2022

For a video to be accessible, you must understand its message just by listening or just by seeing the image and captions. As a rule of thumb, the point of an accessible video presentation can be determined by listening or watching only. Making a video with an audio track that works independently often requires planning […]

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The 24/7 Campus Card gives students access to the Linnanmaa campus – see how to purchase the card

– 14.9.2022

As an University of Oulu or Oamk student, you can acquire a 24/7 Campus Card to access the Linnanmaa campus. In other words, you can utilise the 24/7 facilities on Linnanmaa campus even outside teaching hours. All you need is a 24/7 Campus Card, which is available for purchase to all UO and Oamk students. […]

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