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.ExcelCreating charts, filtering data, working with PivotTables, formatting shortcuts
9:15 a.m.OutlookQuotas, schedule send, setting work hours/location, scheduling polls, Viva insights, reactions, @ mentions
9:30 a.m.BoxBox Drive/Sync, simultaneous collaboration, integration with Office, how Box compares to Google Drive and OneDrive

Communication Tools

9:45 a.m.TeamsMeetings, chat, file sharing/collaboration, channels, how Teams compares to Zoom
10 a.m.ZoomSecurity best practices, breakout rooms, AI features, how Zoom compares to Teams
10:15 a.m.JabberVirtual 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 EmailsEmail+ tool for sending customized, UIS-branded mass emails
10:45-11 a.m.BREAK

Training Tools

11 a.m.KalturaCreating narrated screen captures (how-tos, demos, walk-throughs, etc.
11:15 a.m.Screen ClipsGrabbing screenshots (including how to emphasize sections, conceal personal data, etc.

Hidden Gems

11:30 a.m.Office 365 AppsWith 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 QualtricsBoth Webtools and Qualtrics allow us to create forms and surveys. This session will highlight the pros and cons of each.
NoonOpen Q&AThis 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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