• AI Lightning Talks

    Microsoft Teams

    AI is transforming education, and the impact is already being felt across teaching, learning, research, and student support. This online session will showcase a series of short, engaging examples of how staff across the university are already putting AI into practice. From innovative approaches in learning and teaching, to enhancing the student experience and support, […]

  • Introduction to MS Copilot: Learn to Vibe Code

    Microsoft Teams

    Discover how to create interactive learning tools using Microsoft Copilot. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to "Vibe Code", describing the pedagogical purpose of a tool to let AI build it for you. You will create practical HTML assets like Virtual Pre-Labs, Live Debate Meters, and Planners that bridge the gap between professional staff […]

  • Panopto – Basic Editing of Lecture Videos

    Microsoft Teams

    This session introduces you to video editing using the University’s Panopto video content management system. What you’ll learn: Navigating the Panopto Editor interface. Trimming and adjusting video streams. Enhancing videos with quizzes, YouTube content, Panopto clips, and web links. Managing captions and audio descriptions. Updating video details such as titles and descriptions. Who it’s for: […]

  • Virtual Reality: An Introduction to VR for Teaching and Learning

    69 - 71 University Street Room 0G/007a

    Ready to bring a new dimension to your teaching? Join our interactive 90-minute session and discover how virtual reality can transform your teaching, workshops and staff development! This hands-on introduction is your gateway to using Meta Quest 3 headsets to create highly engaging learning experiences. You will explore how immersive environments can powerfully support rehearsal, […]

  • Panopto – Getting Started with Lecture Capture

    Microsoft Teams

    In this short, introductory session, QUB staff will be introduced to the University's video content management system, Panopto. Panopto is a best-in-class video platform that complements the Unversity's approach to lecture capture and video recordings. It integrates seamlessly with Canvas and can be used to capture recording from your personal laptop/desktop in your office (campus […]

  • Introduction to MS Copilot: Learn to Vibe Code

    Microsoft Teams

    Discover how to create interactive learning tools using Microsoft Copilot. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to "Vibe Code", describing the pedagogical purpose of a tool to let AI build it for you. You will create practical HTML assets like Virtual Pre-Labs, Live Debate Meters, and Planners that bridge the gap between professional staff […]

  • Excel 1: Essentials (ECDL – Spreadsheets)

    Microsoft Teams

    This practical course is the essential starting point for anyone interested in learning how to produce spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Excel and forms an ideal basis for further courses in Excel. This course is also suitable for those needing to update their skills so that they can make efficient use of the latest version of […]

  • Vevox – Getting Started with Polls | Q&A | Surveys

    Microsoft Teams

    Enhancing Engagement with Vevox: An Introduction to Polls, Q&A, and Surveys Duration: 90 minutes (including Q&A) Target Audience: All staff Venue: MS Teams (A meeting link will be shared before the event) Session Overview: This introductory session explores Vevox, the University's audience engagement tool, designed to facilitate interactive polling, Q&A, and surveying in virtual, in-person, […]

  • OneDrive: An Overview

    Microsoft Teams

    The aim of the is session is to introduce you to the key features and functionality of OneDrive to help optimise your use of the app in day-to-day work processes. The session will focus on navigating around the OneDrive landing page (My files, Shared areas etc) and how to easily access folders/files in a SharePoint […]

  • Excel 2: Managing Data

    Microsoft Teams

    Continuing from Excel 1: Essentials, this course looks at how to arrange and display both numeric and non-numeric data in Excel to present it in a meaningful manner. Through a series of practical exercises, participants will learn about a variety of techniques which can be employed to make spreadsheets more comprehensible, such as sorting, basic […]

  • Panopto – Basic Editing of Lecture Videos

    Microsoft Teams

    This session introduces you to video editing using the University’s Panopto video content management system. What you’ll learn: Navigating the Panopto Editor interface. Trimming and adjusting video streams. Enhancing videos with quizzes, YouTube content, Panopto clips, and web links. Managing captions and audio descriptions. Updating video details such as titles and descriptions. Who it’s for: […]

  • Introduction to MS Copilot: Learn to Vibe Code

    Microsoft Teams

    Discover how to create interactive learning tools using Microsoft Copilot. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to "Vibe Code", describing the pedagogical purpose of a tool to let AI build it for you. You will create practical HTML assets like Virtual Pre-Labs, Live Debate Meters, and Planners that bridge the gap between professional staff […]

  • Vevox – Getting Started with Polls | Q&A | Surveys

    Microsoft Teams

    Enhancing Engagement with Vevox: An Introduction to Polls, Q&A, and Surveys Duration: 90 minutes (including Q&A) Target Audience: All staff Venue: MS Teams (A meeting link will be shared before the event) Session Overview: This introductory session explores Vevox, the University's audience engagement tool, designed to facilitate interactive polling, Q&A, and surveying in virtual, in-person, […]

  • Build a SharePoint Online Site using Web Parts

    Microsoft Teams

    A SharePoint business/communication site allows you to share news, reports, status, and other information in a visually compelling format. When you add a modern page to a site, you add and customize web parts. This course will provide some working examples of Share Point Online Communication sites and how you can build your site by […]

  • Panopto – Getting Started with Lecture Capture

    Microsoft Teams

    In this short, introductory session, QUB staff will be introduced to the University's video content management system, Panopto. Panopto is a best-in-class video platform that complements the Unversity's approach to lecture capture and video recordings. It integrates seamlessly with Canvas and can be used to capture recording from your personal laptop/desktop in your office (campus […]

  • Introduction to MS Copilot: Learn to Vibe Code

    Microsoft Teams

    Discover how to create interactive learning tools using Microsoft Copilot. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to "Vibe Code", describing the pedagogical purpose of a tool to let AI build it for you. You will create practical HTML assets like Virtual Pre-Labs, Live Debate Meters, and Planners that bridge the gap between professional staff […]

  • Microsoft Bookings: An Overview

    Microsoft Teams

    Microsoft Bookings is an Office 365 scheduling app that lets you configure an online booking calendar that integrates with Outlook. Use it to create a booking form that allows QUB students and staff (and external contacts), to book a service or resource. It also integrates with MS Teams, so appointments can be set up as […]

  • Microsoft Lists: An Introduction

    Microsoft Teams

    Microsoft Lists is a productivity app included with Microsoft 365 that allows you to organize your thoughts, create lists with your teammates, and share lists throughout the organization. In this course you will be shown how to create a list from scratch or from a template and adjust lists using a wide variety of built-in […]