Training Events
Boost Skills with LinkedIn Learning
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.
Leveraging Microsoft Copilot: How AI Can Assist You
Turning PowerPoints into Pressbooks
This training session will guide you through the process of transforming your existing course materials, such as PowerPoints, lecture notes, and other teaching resources, into interactive Pressbooks. You'll learn practical steps for importing and creating content, organizing chapters, and enhancing your materials with multimedia elements. Whether you're new to Pressbooks or looking to expand your digital teaching toolkit, this workshop will provide clear, actionable strategies for creating...
Learn about technology
Learn how to use powerful tools from Microsoft (Teams and OneDrive) whenever you can find time in your busy schedule. Our workshops are presented by campus technical trainer Alex Hammes. Our videos are hosted by subject experts and each one teaches you how to best use these technologies with step-by-step tutorials and supplemental quick-start pdf guides. Explore the available resources at your own pace.
Request a training workshop for your departments
Set your team up for success and give staff the knowledge to do their best work by requesting a workshop utilizing popular software tools like Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, OneDrive, Qualtrics, and more. Our technology training experts can create a fully tailored learning program. Learn more about departmental workshops.
Online video training with LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a free training resource available to all UI students, faculty, and staff at no charge. Video tutorials include:
- Web and application development
- Microsoft Office products (Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, etc.)
- Organization and professional development
- And much, much more
See our LinkedIn Learning support page for support information and to log in to this service.
Instructional training
Need help with the technology you use for instruction? The Office of Teaching, Learning, & Technology offers many opportunities for instructional training on topics such as ICON, Top Hat, and UICapture. Browse and register for training on the OTLT events website. If you need more of a one-on-one technology consultation, reach out to a Student Instructional Technology Assistant (SITA) at sita@uiowa.edu.