Web Sign-In for lecterns

What is happening?

UQ is introducing a new Web Sign-In for lecterns to streamline the authentication process. This will be rolled out progressively across centrally managed and UQ-wide teaching spaces over the coming months. The list of spaces currently with Web-in.

What are the benefits?

Web Sign-In provides a modern login interface that incorporates multi-factor authentication (MFA) as part of the sign-in process. Once authentication is completed, Microsoft applications that support single sign-on, including OneDrive, Teams, the Microsoft Office suite, email and Microsoft Edge will sign in automatically without additional MFA prompts.

This enhancement streamlines the login process, reducing interruptions and creates a smoother, more consistent experience, so staff can focus on delivering high-quality teaching.

Can I try the new sign-in experience?

If you would like to try out the new experience, book a St Lucia teaching space where Web-in is available.

Further information, including step-by-step guidance, is available on the Lectern PC Web Sign-In support page.

Why was this project initiated?

This change addresses feedback from academic staff about the current lectern login experience - particularly the number of times users are required to enter their UQ username and password and complete MFA.

Communications

Further information will be shared via UQ Update and ITaLI through newsletters, collaboration with faculty and school learning design staff, and revised training materials.

16 February 2026: Teaching and eLearning new article
9 February 2026: Teaching and Learning week, slide included in What's new in eLearning? presentation
9 February 2026: UQ Update article
3 February 2026: Teams post to Director of Teaching and learning, summary of eLearning What's new S1 2026
2 February 2026: Teaching and eLearning news article
30 January 2026: Teams post to Learning Designers community
30 January 2026: This project page was created
13 January 2026: Email to ADAs