Training Events

Leveraging Microsoft Copilot: How AI Can Assist You

Monday, February 3, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
This introductory level training will help you discover how Copilot works, explore its capabilities, and learn practical tips for effective interactions.
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Getting Started with Elements of Success

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:30am to 9:30am
Virtual
Elements of Success is a platform developed at the University of Iowa for students to better understand their course performance. This session gives an overview of the platform, how it can be incorporated into courses, and how to set it up. Register to attend. 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 instructional...
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Microsoft Teams: Structure and Manage Your Team (Best Practices)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00am to 10:45am
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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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.

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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.

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Online video training

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.

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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. 

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