IT Events

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

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:30pm to 11:30pm
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...

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Boost Skills with LinkedIn Learning

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 10:00am to 10:30am
Virtual

LinkedIn Learning is an online training library that provides access to thousands of courses. This session will discuss how to create a learning plan, how to use AI coaching and feedback, as well as certifications that can be obtained for free on the platform.

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Equatio for Handwritten Math and Chemistry Accessibility

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Handwriting notes and equations can be a powerful pedagogical tool. However, when designing courses with digital accessibility in mind, handwritten documents can cause real roadblocks. Equatio is a tool that can turn handwritten math and chemistry into screen-readable information as well as other helpful tools for learners and instructors
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Microsoft Teams: Working with Files

Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual

This course will show you how to edit and share files in Teams chats, meetings, or channels. We will talk about best practices for Team file storage and organization as well as co-authoring files and how to access personal files view. We will discuss how Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive work together from a file storage perspective. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for your department...

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AI Discussion Boards

Thursday, September 10, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Managing online discussion boards faces the new challenge of students potentially replacing their online interactions with AI-generated responses. Participants will explore new ways to engage and motivate their students and to dissuade them from using AI.
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Microsoft Teams: An Introduction

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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 workgroup, a project team, or any assortment of people. Topics covered include creating a team, chat, audio/video calls, meetings, 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 your...

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Microsoft Planner: An Introduction

Thursday, September 17, 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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Getting Started with Top Hat

Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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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AI and Active Learning

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
We will explore practical ways to help students be active learners in your course using Microsoft Copilot. Participants will explore AI's strengths and limitations, discuss strategies for incorporating AI into assignments while preserving learning objectives, and practice writing prompts
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Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA) Info Session

Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Join us for an informative session designed to help faculty members begin proposals for the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA). This award provides funding for innovative and results-oriented learning technology projects that elevate teaching and learning at the University of Iowa and have the potential to significantly impact student success and retention.