Technology Training
Information Technology Services (ITS) provides hands-on, instructor-led workshops in a variety of LMU's standard applications. These workshops have been carefully developed to help LMU staff, faculty, work-study students, and graduate assistants to increase work effectiveness and productivity by building job skills and gaining greater technological knowledge.
First Thursday Workshop Series for Staff
ITS is very excited to announce the First Thursday workshop series for staff starting in the summer 2024 semester, with emphasis on artificial intelligence literacy and awareness and various topics tailored for a productive workforce. The inaugural workshop was held on Thursday, July 18. Each session contains two parts:
- Part 1 (10 am - 11 am) includes a 60-minute workshop and demo of the topics
- Part 2 (11 am - 11:30 am) is the "Ask ITS" drop-in office hour. ITS leadership will be present to answer your ITS or technology related questions, such as, process automation, summarize documents and emails using Generative AI, data privacy and security, cloud storage, project management, and more.
Click the Register link below. You will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link. Remember to click the "Add to Calendar" button.
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Introductory overview of Artificial Intelligence - brief AI history, Copilot demo, LMU AI Website and toolkit, prompt engineering, and other resources and recommendations. |
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| 2 | Thursday Sept. 5, 2024 10 am - 12 pm |
Useful ITS Services for Staff - learn more about ITS Service Desk and the self-service portal where you can request services, submit tickets, and search the Knowledge Base articles for frequently asked questions. Want to know more about the free at-home software? The tool we will showcase this month is Zoom's AI Companion that would generate meeting summaries and action items. |
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Protecting Your Loved Ones at LMU and Keeping Family and Colleagues Safe - get practical tips and best practices to safeguard your data and protect your identity 11 am - 11:30 am: "Ask ITS" Drop-In Office Hour |
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Innovate Your Events & Harnessing Technology for Success - Dive into the world of event space technology with our experts as they take you on a virtual journey. Learn how to operate audio and video equipment like a pro, ensuring your events run smoothly and impressively. Learn Zoom tips to keep your meeting secure, keep your participants engaged, run reports, share recordings, and more. 11 am - 11:30 am: "Ask ITS" Drop-In Office Hour |
Register here |
First Friday Workshop Series for Faculty
ITS is very excited to announce the First Friday workshop series for faculty starting in the fall 2024 semester, with emphasis on artificial intelligence literacy, awareness, tools and resources. Every first Friday of the month, get innovative insights and relevant resources from fellow instructors who are working closely with experts in the development and support community.
In partnership with Center for Faculty Development and the William H. Hannon Library, ITS will continue to update the schedule and the workshop topics to fit your needs.
| Date/Time | Workshop Title and Description | Zoom Registration Link | |
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| 1 | Friday Sept. 6, 2024 11 am - 1 pm |
Introductory Overview of AI |
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| 2 | Friday Oct. 4, 2024 11 am - 1 pm |
AI Tools for Research and Instruction Part 2 (11:30 am - 12:00 pm): The ITS Instructional Technology team will discuss how AI image generation can be used for content development and critical thinking, using Adobe Firefly. "Ask ITS" Drop-In Office Hour (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) |
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| 3 | Friday Nov. 1, 2024 11 am - 12 pm |
Your Options Beyond Brightspace Learn creative ways you can deliver your course content beyond PowerPoint and Brightspace by using Digital Storytelling tools and Website platforms, already available from ITS. Part 1 (11 am - 11:30 am): Hear from instructors who have customized WordPress websites that allow students to collaborate, build professional skills, and share their contributions to the learning experience. Part 2 (11:30 am - 12:00 pm): The ITS Instructional Technology team will show how you can use StoryMaps, Adobe Portfolio, and WordPress to engage and involve learners. "Ask ITS" Drop-In Office Hour (12:00 pm - 12:30 pm) |
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| 4 | Friday Dec. 6, 2024 11 am - 12 pm |
Tackle Grading Season Like a Pro! Get help wrapping up your courses with this session about efficient techniques for handling both final exams and final grades within Brightspace. Learn best practices and pro tips that will save you time and effort at this crucial time of the semester. Also get real-time support from the Instructional Technology team who will be ready to answer your pressing questions. "Ask ITS" Drop-In Office Hour (12:00 pm - 12:30 pm) |
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Instructional Technology Workshops
Join the ITS Instructional Technology team in these informative workshops about key teaching and learning topics. Sign up for upcoming workshops and review materials from past workshops.
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| 1 | Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024 1 - 2 pm |
Next Steps in Using Brightspace for New Instructors |
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Workshop Title Date/Time Venue Next Step Get More From Brightspace by Integrating Peer Review and Social Annotation Nov 2023 Zoom Review: Video | Slides Get The Most From Brightspace's Analytics Features and Feedback Tools Oct 2023 Zoom Review: Video | Slides Make Your Brightspace Course Stand Out by Leveraging Creator Plus Sep 2023 Zoom Review: Video | Slides Setting Up Your Brightspace Gradebook Aug 2023 Zoom Review: Video | Slides Creating Your Course in Brightspace Aug 2023 Zoom Review: Video | Slides Planning Your Course Aug 2023 Zoom Review: Video | Slides How to Manage Grades and Offer Feedback Sep 2022 Zoom Review: Video | Slides Checking for Student Understanding Oct 2022 Zoom Review: Video | Slides Best Ways to Make Feedback Meaningful Nov 2022 Zoom Review: Video | Slides
LinkedIn Learning
For 24/7 learn-at-your-own-pace learning, check out LinkedIn Learning. Login to MyLMU > Accounts & Tech > Software & Tools > LinkedIn Learning. Learn something new today! NOTE: You can also access LinkedIn Learning courses in Workday Learning. Managers also have the option to assign courses to a team member or the entire team.
Workday Workshops
For Workday workshops, check out the Workday Training webpage on topics and registration.
Instructor-Led Workshops
We will be offering many instructor-led, virtual workshops on various topics for fall 2024. Please check back shortly as we are finalizing the schedule and topics.