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Microsoft Teams: An Introduction

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
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...

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Microsoft Planner: An Introduction

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual

Microsoft Planner is a task management and collaboration tool that helps you organize and track your projects and teams. Participants will learn how to use Planner to create plans, assign tasks, set deadlines, and monitor progress. Additionally, we will discuss how to integrate a planner board within Microsoft Teams. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this training.

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Engage with AI: Introducing Artificial Intelligence into Your Course

Thursday, July 30, 2026 10:30am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library

AI is reshaping how students learn and how instructors teach. We’ll move beyond the hype to explore practical ways to integrate AI into your course using Microsoft Copilot. Participants will experiment with prompts, explore AI’s strengths and limitations, learn how to build a custom course chatbot, and discuss strategies for incorporating AI into assignments while preserving learning objectives.

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Microsoft Teams: Webinars

Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:00am to 11:45am
Virtual

Microsoft Teams offers powerful tools for delivering large-scale events — including webinars and town halls. This session provides a step-by-step guide to planning, configuring, and running large events. Participants will learn how to choose the right Teams format, manage presenters and attendees, and apply best practices for smooth, accessible, and interactive experiences.

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Microsoft Teams: Meetings

Thursday, August 6, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual

This course is designed for users who would like to gain a better understanding about one of the key collaboration tools within Microsoft Teams — meetings. We will cover scheduling a meeting, as well as how to use the controls and features available during the meeting, such as breakout rooms. After the meeting is over, we will teach you how to access recordings, in-meeting chat, notes, and files. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To...

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Introducing University Instructional Technology

Monday, August 10, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual
Discover which supported instructional technologies the University of Iowa provides to instructors and students, and learn more about the process for getting new technologies approved.
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ICON Overview

Monday, August 10, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
ICON (Iowa Courses Online) is the Learning Management System at the University of Iowa, and is primarily powered by Canvas, but there is even more to know about ICON. Join this session for an introduction to ICON's basic user interface, how to manage your account settings, and learn about the tools available in an ICON course site.
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Getting Started with Top Hat

Monday, August 10, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
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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Copycat Academy: The Art of the Course Copy

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual
Learn how to copy an ICON course for a new semester in this step-by-step workshop. We'll cover settings, integrated tools, and common pitfalls to avoid.
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Microsoft Loop: Get Started with Loop

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual

Microsoft Loop is a transformative co-creation experience that brings together teams, content, and tasks across your tools and devices. This training will introduce you to Loop workspaces, which can be used as a notetaking tool or to manage projects. Additionally, we will discuss how you can integrate a Loop workspace into a team in Microsoft Teams. While this is a Microsoft Loop training, it is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before attending this session.