Does it feel like technology is constantly changing and there is always something new to learn? That's because it is! Finding the time to learn new tools—or learn old tools that we never got around to learning—can be a challenge. That's where our Technology Tips and Tricks Speed Meet can help! Every 15 minutes, we'll introduce/review a different technology that can help you save time, communicate better, collaborate easier, and improve efficiency.
Check out the schedule of technologies below—drop in for just the tools you are interested in or stay for everything! You can join us in person in HSB 109 or via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Schedule of Topics
Productivity Tools
| 9 a.m. | Excel | Creating charts, filtering data, working with PivotTables, formatting shortcuts |
| 9:15 a.m. | Outlook | Quotas, schedule send, setting work hours/location, scheduling polls, Viva insights, reactions, @ mentions |
| 9:30 a.m. | Box | Box Drive/Sync, simultaneous collaboration, integration with Office, how Box compares to Google Drive and OneDrive |
Communication Tools
| 9:45 a.m. | Teams | Meetings, chat, file sharing/collaboration, channels, how Teams compares to Zoom |
| 10 a.m. | Zoom | Security best practices, breakout rooms, AI features, how Zoom compares to Teams |
| 10:15 a.m. | Jabber | Virtual phones for employees who work remotely and/or want to use their personal cell phone for work without giving out their personal number |
| 10:30 a.m. | WebTools: Mass Emails | Email+ tool for sending customized, UIS-branded mass emails |
| 10:45-11 a.m. | BREAK |
Training Tools
| 11 a.m. | Kaltura | Creating narrated screen captures (how-tos, demos, walk-throughs, etc. |
| 11:15 a.m. | Screen Clips | Grabbing screenshots (including how to emphasize sections, conceal personal data, etc. |
Hidden Gems
| 11:30 a.m. | Office 365 Apps | With our Office 365 subscription, we have access to a host of apps, such as Bookings, Power BI, Power Automate, Lists, ToDo, Whiteboard, Dictate, etc. |
| 11:45 a.m. | Surveys: Webtools and Qualtrics | Both Webtools and Qualtrics allow us to create forms and surveys. This session will highlight the pros and cons of each. |
| Noon | Open Q&A | This timed, speed format is great for sharing a wide variety of tips and tricks, but it will definitely be fast-paced. Everyone is welcome to stay a few extra minutes at the end of the session to ask questions about any of the previous sessions or a topic that wasn't covered! |
ITS Support
217.206.6000
Email: techsupport@uis.edu
Help Desk: BRK 180
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Location
HSB 109 or Zoom
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