Training Events

Accessible Document Series: PDF accessibility, Part II

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 10:00am to 11:30am
Virtual
Accessibility@IOWA’s Live from 2523 Series returns with our popular two-part PDF Accessibility session.  In Part II, we will use Acrobat Accessibility Checker to identify accessibility issues in an existing PDF. Then we will apply accessibility and other tools in Acrobat to remediate a document for improved accessibility. After completing a clean accessibility check in Acrobat, we’ll look at the PDF Accessibility Checker, a free utility that tests PDFs against the Matterhorn Protocol and Web...
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Microsoft Teams: Facilitate Effective Meetings (Tips and Tools)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 10:00am to 10:45am
Virtual
This course is designed for users who would like to gain a better understanding about one of the key collaboration tools within Microsoft Teams — meetings. We will cover scheduling a meeting, as well as how to use the controls and features available during the meeting, such as breakout rooms. After the meeting is over, we will teach you how to access recordings, in-meeting chat, notes, and files. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To...
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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 [email protected]. 

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