We are halfway through the semester, which means it’s time for midterms! The Division of Information Technology offers the best services for Bobcats to ace anything — from tests to projects to studying, and more. I’ve compiled the most helpful services available to you.
Microsoft 365 apps
Staying on task is one of the most challenging things to do during the chaos of midterms, but Microsoft 365 apps have you covered! Microsoft 365 is among the most important technologies available free to Bobcats, and includes a variety of tools including BobcatMail (Outlook), Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and more.
To ace your midterms, check out the planning apps, which includes tools like Planner, OneNote, and ToDo.
- Planner helps you collaborate by allowing you to create and assign tasks, and share files. You can have as many people as you want inside a plan to make collaboration a breeze.
- OneNote is an app designed to help you organize and create your notes for classes, using text, images, and even audio recordings.
- ToDo is a task management app and it’s great for keeping your to-do lists in order. No need for sticky notes that get lost in the mess of your desk, and instead you can set priorities for the day and organize your tasks based on due-dates or importance.
Get started on the Microsoft 365 webpage.
Zoom
As a Bobcat you have access to Zoom Pro. This means you have access to a wide range of features that allow you to set up meetings with anyone you want, even if they do not have a Texas State account. You can also have long, uninterrupted study sessions, and use advanced meeting controls, like scheduling recurring meetings, sharing a whiteboard, creating polls, and recording your study sessions. All you need is your NetID and password to access your Zoom Pro account.
Get started on the Zoom webpage.
LinkedIn Learning
Be ahead of the game and get some extra studying help by utilizing LinkedIn Learning, free to all Bobcats. With LinkedIn Learning, you have access to over 15,000 video-based courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. Plus, new videos are always being added to the LinkedIn Learning library — all you need to access it is your NetID and password.
Get started on the LinkedIn Learning webpage.
University Libraries
The staff of University Libraries are ready to help you succeed on your midterms with many remote library services. As a Bobcat, you have several options such as:
- Ask a Librarian – Schedule a Zoom meeting with a librarian specific to your subject, and they’ll be more than happy to help guide you to resources tailored to your needs.
- Access subject guides – Librarians put together hundreds of guides covering 56 subjects that offer tips, suggest resources, and help you discover more on each topic.
- eBooks, eJournals, and Streaming Media – While perusing through the library catalog, you can filter to a specific category before or after searching, which makes it easy to find the resources that you need, so that you can get back to studying.
Get started on the University Libraries Remote Services webpage.
IT Assistance Center for tech help
As always, the IT Assistance Center (ITAC) is available for any tech help you might need during this crazy time. If you ever have any technical issues, can’t find the software that you need, or just are unsure how to use a Texas State tool, they are happy to help! You can contact them via email, phone, LiveChat, or you can pay them a visit to their new home on the first floor of the Alkek Library.
See how you can Contact ITAC.
Good luck with midterms, Bobcats!
Chantal Lesley is a marketing and communications specialist student employee in the IT Marketing and Communications office.
