This course concentrates on useful features of Word 2007 such as creating master and subdocuments, tracking changes and use of form fields. Auto Text and Quick Parts will also be covered, along with an overview of macros, which can be used to automate repetitive tasks. Participants will learn how to increase their efficiency when word […]
Harness the power of AI while upholding your teaching values. This hands-on session allows you to delve into seven steps for incorporating AI into active learning activities, ranging from inquiry-based discussions to case study simulations, all while prioritising pedagogy. Learn to formulate precise prompts, develop authentic role-playing scenarios, and enhance student engagement. This guide is […]
This course provides participants with an opportunity to learn about more advanced features in PowerPoint 2010 in order to incorporate interactivity and multimedia in presentations. Intended for staff who are already familiar with the basic concepts of creating PowerPoint presentations, this practical course will enable users to create sophisticated presentations that make full use of […]
Explore how AI can make digital content and learning more inclusive. This workshop covers AI-powered accessibility tools, creating accessible content, and checking for accessibility compliance. Through practical demos, discover how AI can break barriers and support diverse learning needs. Register on iTrent
Streamline your research with AI tools designed to enhance every stage of the process. This session demonstrates AI-powered tools that can enhance literature reviews, writing assistance, data analysis, and project planning. Discover AI resources for generating ideas, summarising documents, and preparing grant applications. Register on iTrent
Introductory session to Vevox - the University's audience engagement tool which provides interactive polling and surveying for virtual, in-person and hybrid settings. Vevox is a web-based solution available across multiple devices, and also integrates seamlessly into the likes of Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint. Sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams unless otherwise stated. Calendar invite will be […]
This course will focus on the Site contents functionality available under Site settings icon. The site contents page provides site owners with a list of all pages, libraries, lists, and other apps on their sites. This session will demonstrate how you can access the familiar view and interaction capabilities of all of the content on […]
Panopto Video Capture: In-Person Training Audience: Academic and support staff delivering sessions or teaching in on-campus lecture theatres and teaching spaces. What’s covered: This practical session introduces the basics of using Panopto for lecture capture in Queen’s University Belfast teaching spaces. Agenda: Overview of room equipment. Preparing your desktop for teaching. Recording and managing sessions […]
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: […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 University'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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Power Automate is a service that helps you build workflows that automate time-consuming business tasks across applications and services. Power Automate can be used to synchronize files, get notifications, collect data, and more. Power Automate is one of the Microsoft 365 suite of apps. Course objectives: Understand what Power Automates is and how it works […]
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, […]
Power BI is Microsoft’s business intelligence (BI) solution for visualising and sharing data. Power BI enables you to quickly develop interactive reports and dashboards and share impactful visualisations with others. Course objectives: What is Power BI? Power BI Desktop Power BI service Importing Files Creating interactive visualisations Reports and Dashboards Row-Level Security Sharing reports and […]
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 University'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 […]