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Accessibility Focus: Build a More Accessible CV and Syllabus

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
In this session, we examine common CV and syllabus patterns and apply practical techniques that improve navigation, clarity, and compatibility with assistive technologies.
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AI Teaching Tools at Iowa

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Many of our academic technologies are becoming infused with artificial intelligence features. Attend this session for the latest news on what is available and how you can use these tools to help your students succeed. We'll also discuss the practical integration of AI within the classroom and provide advice on fostering AI literacy in your learners. Whether you're curious about new AI-powered features or seeking strategies to support your teaching and your students, this session will offer...

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Microsoft Teams: An Introduction

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual

This introductory course will give you a high-level overview of how to utilize Microsoft Teams and the tools within to collaborate and communicate with a work group, a project team, or any assortment of people. Topics covered include navigation, settings, chat, communicating in a team, and more. This course is designed for first-time users of Teams and those who would like to ensure they are getting the most out of this organizational tool. To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for...

Design Your Own Copilot Agent: Custom AI for Everyday Tasks

Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Hands-on with Microsoft Copilot Agents: create, customize, and collaborate using everyday AI.

Introduction to ChatGPT Edu: Key Features and Best Practices

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
An introductory training to ChatGPT Edu
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Quizzes: ICON User Group

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

This session of the ICON User Group will start with an overview of how to use Quizzes and Respondus Lockdown Browser in ICON and then lead into faculty discussing how they use ICON, asking each other questions and giving each other tips. All instructors are welcome to attend ICON User Group sessions.

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The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching...

Leveraging Microsoft Copilot: How AI Can Assist You

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
An introductory training on Copilot
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Top Hat Student Response System

Thursday, April 2, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual

Top Hat has several options to engage students with in-class quizzes, surveys, and discussions, as well as attendance features that connect to the ICON gradebook. Learn how to get started with this platform and get ideas to adapt it to your courses.

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The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and...

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Microsoft Teams: Structure and Manage Your Team (Best Practices)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Virtual

This course is designed for anyone who creates a team or has been given the team owner role in an existing team. Team owners have access to settings and capabilities that members do not see. This training will discuss how best to create a team, choose settings based upon your needs, and manage the team throughout its existence. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for your department, team...

AI Prompting (Beginner): Crafting the Basics

Friday, April 3, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Through hands-on practice and interactive exercises, attendees will apply promoting strategies in real-time with guidance and feedback.