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SUMMARY:Vevox - Getting Started with Polls | Q&A | Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Engagement with Vevox: An Introduction to Polls\, Q&A\, and Surveys \nDuration: 90 minutes (including Q&A) \nTarget Audience: All staff \nVenue: MS Teams (A meeting link will be shared before the event) \nSession 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\, and hybrid settings. Participants will learn how to integrate Vevox into their teaching practices or at events to boost engagement and gather valuable feedback. \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the core features of Vevox\, including live polling\, Q&A\, and surveys.\nIntegrate Vevox seamlessly into PowerPoint to enhance presentations.\nCreate and manage interactive sessions to engage students effectively.\n\nJoin us to discover how Vevox can elevate your teaching by fostering interactive and inclusive learning environments. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/vevox-getting-started-with-polls-qa-surveys-5/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Digital Tools
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SUMMARY:AI Lightning Talks
DESCRIPTION:AI is transforming education\, and the impact is already being felt across teaching\, learning\, research\, and student support. \nThis 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\, to creating resources\, improving accessibility\, and advancing research\, you’ll hear practical\, real-world insights that can inspire your own work. \nWhy attend? \n\nHear directly from colleagues across the university about how AI is making a difference in their areas.\nExplore practical\, transferable examples you can adapt to your own context.\nLearn more about the support\, training\, and resources available to staff.\nJoin the discussion on opportunities\, challenges\, and responsible use of AI in higher education.\n\nWho is it for? \nThis event is open to academic and professional support staff from across the university. No prior knowledge of AI is required\, just an interest in learning\, exploring\, and sharing ideas. \nJoin us for a morning of short talks\, inspiration\, and discussion about the future of AI in education. \nRegister on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/ai-lightning-talks-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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ORGANIZER;CN="VLE Team":MAILTO:elearning@qub.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:Further Power Automate
DESCRIPTION:Check back soon for more information. \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/further-power-automate/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Microsoft 365 Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/10/Power-Automate.jpg
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SUMMARY:Panopto - Creating Engaging Pre-Recorded Videos
DESCRIPTION:This practical\, introductory session explores how to plan and create effective pre-recorded videos to enhance student learning. Whether you’re developing flipped classroom content or short instructional videos\, thoughtful planning and a few simple techniques can significantly improve student engagement and knowledge retention. The session also covers core functionality in Panopto Capture\, enabling you to create high-quality videos directly in your browser—no specialist equipment required. \nLearning Objectives:  \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the pedagogical value of pre-recorded videos in supporting learning.\nApply best-practice approaches to planning and structuring video content for clarity and impact.\nUse simple strategies to increase student engagement and reduce cognitive load.\nRecord simple videos using Panopto Capture.\nImplement basic accessibility features and inclusive video design principles.\n\n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/panopto-creating-engaging-pre-recorded-videos-3/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Media Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/03/Panopto-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CED":MAILTO:ced@qub.ac.uk
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T142344Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Power Automate (Microsoft 365)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCourse objectives:  \n\nUnderstand what Power Automates is and how it works\nBuild flows from existing templates\nBuild flows from scratch\nUnderstand how to work with triggers\, actions and conditions\n\nPrerequisites: Be comfortable with exchanging data between applications. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/introduction-to-power-automate-microsoft-365/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Microsoft 365 Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/10/Power-Automate.jpg
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SUMMARY:Vevox - Getting Started with Polls | Q&A | Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Engagement with Vevox: An Introduction to Polls\, Q&A\, and Surveys \nDuration: 90 minutes (including Q&A) \nTarget Audience: All staff \nVenue: MS Teams (A meeting link will be shared before the event) \nSession 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\, and hybrid settings. Participants will learn how to integrate Vevox into their teaching practices or at events to boost engagement and gather valuable feedback. \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the core features of Vevox\, including live polling\, Q&A\, and surveys.\nIntegrate Vevox seamlessly into PowerPoint to enhance presentations.\nCreate and manage interactive sessions to engage students effectively.\n\nJoin us to discover how Vevox can elevate your teaching by fostering interactive and inclusive learning environments. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/vevox-getting-started-with-polls-qa-surveys-4/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Digital Tools
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/09/Vevox.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T100000
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SUMMARY:Panopto Automated Scheduling Tool: Awareness Session
DESCRIPTION:This awareness session is designed for teaching and support staff who will be using the Panopto Automated Scheduling Tool to manage automated lecture recordings. \nThis short\, practical session will provide guidance on: \n\nHow the Tool works\nAccessing the Tool via Queen’s Online\nApplying and managing your scheduling preferences\nKey reminders and common pitfalls\nWhere to get help and further support\n\nThere will be time at the end of the session for questions about the Tool. \nPlease note that this session focuses exclusively on the Automated Scheduling Tool. Separate training is available on how to record a lecture in teaching spaces on campus.
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/panopto-awareness-session/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Media Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/03/Panopto-1.jpg
ORGANIZER:MAILTO:ced@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152444Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to MS Copilot: Learn to Vibe Code
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will create practical HTML assets like Virtual Pre-Labs\, Live Debate Meters\, and Planners that bridge the gap between professional staff or lecturers and software developers. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to use a prompt framework to create a simulation or tool.\nBuilding tools for Place (live) and Pace (asynchronous).\nEmbedding learning outcomes into AI tools.\nDeploying HTML assets.\n\nWho it’s for: All staff. No coding experience needed. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/introduction-to-ms-copilot-learn-to-vibe-code-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/02/Copilot.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T144934Z
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SUMMARY:Panopto - Basic Editing of Lecture Videos
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces you to video editing using the University’s Panopto video content management system. \nWhat you’ll learn:  \n\nNavigating the Panopto Editor interface.\nTrimming and adjusting video streams.\nEnhancing videos with quizzes\, YouTube content\, Panopto clips\, and web links.\nManaging captions and audio descriptions.\nUpdating video details such as titles and descriptions.\n\nWho it’s for: \n\nStaff who use Panopto and want to edit their videos efficiently with the Panopto Editor.\n\n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/panopto-basic-editing-of-lecture-videos-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Media Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/03/Panopto-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152353Z
UID:38000-1772791200-1772796600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to MS Copilot: Learn to Vibe Code
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will create practical HTML assets like Virtual Pre-Labs\, Live Debate Meters\, and Planners that bridge the gap between professional staff or lecturers and software developers. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to use a prompt framework to create a simulation or tool.\nBuilding tools for Place (live) and Pace (asynchronous).\nEmbedding learning outcomes into AI tools.\nDeploying HTML assets.\n\nWho it’s for: All staff. No coding experience needed. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/introduction-to-ms-copilot-learn-to-vibe-code/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/02/Copilot.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20250923T142539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143226Z
UID:37379-1772539200-1772544600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Vevox - Getting Started with Polls | Q&A | Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Engagement with Vevox: An Introduction to Polls\, Q&A\, and Surveys \nDuration: 90 minutes (including Q&A) \nTarget Audience: All staff \nVenue: MS Teams (A meeting link will be shared before the event) \nSession 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\, and hybrid settings. Participants will learn how to integrate Vevox into their teaching practices or at events to boost engagement and gather valuable feedback. \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the core features of Vevox\, including live polling\, Q&A\, and surveys.\nIntegrate Vevox seamlessly into PowerPoint to enhance presentations.\nCreate and manage interactive sessions to engage students effectively.\n\nJoin us to discover how Vevox can elevate your teaching by fostering interactive and inclusive learning environments. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/vevox-getting-started-with-polls-qa-surveys-3/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Digital Tools
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/09/Vevox.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20250115T093558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T144800Z
UID:34247-1772532000-1772537400@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Panopto - Basic Editing of Lecture Videos
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces you to video editing using the University’s Panopto video content management system. \nWhat you’ll learn:  \n\nNavigating the Panopto Editor interface.\nTrimming and adjusting video streams.\nEnhancing videos with quizzes\, YouTube content\, Panopto clips\, and web links.\nManaging captions and audio descriptions.\nUpdating video details such as titles and descriptions.\n\nWho it’s for: \n\nStaff who use Panopto and want to edit their videos efficiently with the Panopto Editor.\n\n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/panopto-basic-editing-of-lecture-videos/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Media Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/03/Panopto-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20250923T142520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143153Z
UID:37377-1772100000-1772105400@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Vevox - Getting Started with Polls | Q&A | Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Engagement with Vevox: An Introduction to Polls\, Q&A\, and Surveys \nDuration: 90 minutes (including Q&A) \nTarget Audience: All staff \nVenue: MS Teams (A meeting link will be shared before the event) \nSession 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\, and hybrid settings. Participants will learn how to integrate Vevox into their teaching practices or at events to boost engagement and gather valuable feedback. \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the core features of Vevox\, including live polling\, Q&A\, and surveys.\nIntegrate Vevox seamlessly into PowerPoint to enhance presentations.\nCreate and manage interactive sessions to engage students effectively.\n\nJoin us to discover how Vevox can elevate your teaching by fostering interactive and inclusive learning environments. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/vevox-getting-started-with-polls-qa-surveys-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Digital Tools
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/09/Vevox.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240917T092824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T142030Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Power Automate (Classroom based training)
DESCRIPTION: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 synchronise files\, get notifications\, collect data\, and more. Power Automate is one of the Microsoft 365 suite of apps. \nCourse objectives:  \n\nUnderstand what Power Automates is and how it works\nBuild flows from existing templates\nBuild flows from scratch\nUnderstand how to work with triggers\, actions and conditions\n\nPrerequisites: Be comfortable with exchanging data between applications. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/introduction-to-power-automate-classroom/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Microsoft 365 Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/10/Power-Automate.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240917T092540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152554Z
UID:31569-1771579800-1771583400@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Creating infographics and visual content
DESCRIPTION:“People expect the world to be so much more visual than it’s ever been before.” David Marcus\, Facebook’s Head of Messenger \nIn this workshop we will practice using Piktochart\, Canva and Sway\, free tools which allow us to create professional\, visually appealing social media posts\, infographics\, newsletters and more. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/creating-infographics-and-visual-content/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Digital Skills Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/10/Infographics.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20260205T150038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152140Z
UID:37996-1771495200-1771500600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to MS Copilot: Learn to Vibe Code
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will create practical HTML assets like Virtual Pre-Labs\, Live Debate Meters\, and Planners that bridge the gap between professional staff or lecturers and software developers. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to use a prompt framework to create a simulation or tool.\nBuilding tools for Place (live) and Pace (asynchronous).\nEmbedding learning outcomes into AI tools.\nDeploying HTML assets.\n\nWho it’s for: All staff. No coding experience needed. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/introduction-to-ms-copilot/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/02/Copilot.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20250808T111720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160615Z
UID:36573-1771416000-1771419600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Panopto - Creating Engaging Pre-Recorded Videos
DESCRIPTION:This practical\, introductory session explores how to plan and create effective pre-recorded videos to enhance student learning. Whether you’re developing flipped classroom content or short instructional videos\, thoughtful planning and a few simple techniques can significantly improve student engagement and knowledge retention. The session also covers core functionality in Panopto Capture\, enabling you to create high-quality videos directly in your browser—no specialist equipment required. \nLearning Objectives:  \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the pedagogical value of pre-recorded videos in supporting learning.\nApply best-practice approaches to planning and structuring video content for clarity and impact.\nUse simple strategies to increase student engagement and reduce cognitive load.\nRecord simple videos using Panopto Capture.\nImplement basic accessibility features and inclusive video design principles.\n\n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/panopto-creating-engaging-pre-recorded-videos-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Media Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/03/Panopto-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CED":MAILTO:ced@qub.ac.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240501T110037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143444Z
UID:27750-1771324200-1771327800@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Microsoft Planner: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow.. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/microsoft-planner-an-overview/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Microsoft 365 Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/Planner.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240920T090238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T141740Z
UID:31603-1771320600-1771324200@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Excel 3: Data Analysis
DESCRIPTION:This advanced course looks at some of the data analysis tools and functions available in Excel 2010 and involves a range of practical exercises using different types of data. Participants will learn how to use a variety of what-if analysis tools that can be employed in data analysis and decision making\, such as Data Tables\, Scenarios\, Goal Seek and Solver. In addition\, the course will cover a wide range of useful functions\, including text\, logical\, financial\, lookup and date and time functions\, which can be used to manipulate spreadsheet data. An introduction to the interface for creating PivotTable and PivotChart reports in Excel 2010 is also included. \nAimed at: Staff who wish to advance their knowledge of Excel or who are hoping to take the ECDL Advanced module in Spreadsheets. \nPrerequisites: As this is an advanced course\, previous attendance at Excel 1 and 2 or significant experience of creating spreadsheets using Excel 2007 or 2010 is recommended. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/excel-3-data-analysis/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Data,Microsoft 365 Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/10/Excel.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20250923T142501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143128Z
UID:37375-1771243200-1771248600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Vevox - Getting Started with Polls | Q&A | Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Engagement with Vevox: An Introduction to Polls\, Q&A\, and Surveys \nDuration: 90 minutes (including Q&A) \nTarget Audience: All staff \nVenue: MS Teams (A meeting link will be shared before the event) \nSession 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\, and hybrid settings. Participants will learn how to integrate Vevox into their teaching practices or at events to boost engagement and gather valuable feedback. \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the core features of Vevox\, including live polling\, Q&A\, and surveys.\nIntegrate Vevox seamlessly into PowerPoint to enhance presentations.\nCreate and manage interactive sessions to engage students effectively.\n\nJoin us to discover how Vevox can elevate your teaching by fostering interactive and inclusive learning environments. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/vevox-getting-started-with-polls-qa-surveys/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Digital Tools
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240920T085142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T142612Z
UID:31598-1770978600-1770982200@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Manage a Project Using M365 Apps (Part I)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Course offered via MS Teams \nThis course (offered over two separate sessions – Part I (1 hour) and Part II (1 hour)) is aimed at staff who wish to become more familiar with M365 suite and how some of its cloud apps available can be used to enhance the delivery and communication of a project\, task or shared piece of work. \nM365 apps referenced include: Outlook\, MS Teams\, Planner\, (Part I) OneDrive\, Forms\, SP Lists and Flows in Power Automate (Part II). \nThe course includes creating reusable Outlook content\, tailoring MS Teams communications and collaboration files\, designing a project plan and task management. The course also demonstrates how you can manage cloud-based files including version history\, survey design and collection of feedback\, organizing SharePoint lists and using flows to automate project work. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/manage-a-project-using-m365-apps-part-i/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Automation,Microsoft 365 Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20250924T072209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T141941Z
UID:37389-1770975000-1770978600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Further Power BI
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/further-power-bi-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Microsoft 365 Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240917T084941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T141855Z
UID:31558-1770805800-1770809400@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Microsoft Bookings: Create a Shared Bookings Page
DESCRIPTION: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 an online Teams meeting or in-person. The online calendar allows people to books services such as: \n\nAn appointment with yourself or your team (such as academic advising hours\, training workshops\, professional services)\nRooms or spaces (such as labs\, computer suites\, conference facilities)\nEquipment (such multi-media equipment)\n\nKey features include:  \n\nA 24/7/365 online solution for booking appointments — no calls necessary\nAutomatic email confirmations and reminders\nThe ability to cancel or reschedule online\nAn easy way to add appointments to their calendars.\nBookings integrates with staff Office calendars to create available time slots and avoid double-booking. (Employees added as staff will get an Approve/Reject link in the email notification they receive regarding the Booking appointment)\n\n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/microsoft-bookings/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Microsoft 365 Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240920T084832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T141702Z
UID:31596-1770715800-1770719400@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Excel: Introduction to PivotTables
DESCRIPTION:This is a half day course that includes a presentation and a variety of practical exercises. This is an advanced course aimed at staff who are experienced at using Microsoft Excel 2010 and are interested in finding out more about PivotTables and PivotCharts. PivotTables are a popular Excel tool for dynamically exploring and analysing large datasets in order to summarise data and make informed decisions. PivotCharts are interactive charts that can be used to visualise PivotTable reports to convey information about patterns and trends within the data. PivotTables can take their source data from within Excel or from external sources like databases\, Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) cubes and text files\, and allow users to analyse data without altering the original data source. This course will provide participants with an introduction to PivotTables and will include topics such as adding and removing fields\, applying styles\, filtering data\, changing field settings and creating PivotCharts. \nAimed At: Staff who are experienced at using Microsoft Excel 2007/2010 and are interested in finding out more about PivotTables and PivotCharts. Also\, useful for those interested in taking the ECDL Advanced module in Spreadsheets. \nPrerequisites: Participants should have completed Excel 1: Essentials before attending this course or should have significant previous experience of using Excel 2007/2010. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/excel-introduction-to-pivottables/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Data,Microsoft 365 Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20250808T111638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T161138Z
UID:36571-1768996800-1769000400@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Panopto - Creating Engaging Pre-Recorded Videos
DESCRIPTION:This practical\, introductory session explores how to plan and create effective pre-recorded videos to enhance student learning. Whether you’re developing flipped classroom content or short instructional videos\, thoughtful planning and a few simple techniques can significantly improve student engagement and knowledge retention. The session also covers core functionality in Panopto Capture\, enabling you to create high-quality videos directly in your browser—no specialist equipment required. \nLearning Objectives:  \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the pedagogical value of pre-recorded videos in supporting learning.\nApply best-practice approaches to planning and structuring video content for clarity and impact.\nUse simple strategies to increase student engagement and reduce cognitive load.\nRecord simple videos using Panopto Capture.\nImplement basic accessibility features and inclusive video design principles.\n\n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/panopto-creating-engaging-pre-recorded-videos/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Media Production
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20250924T072101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T072101Z
UID:37387-1764927000-1764930600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Power BI
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCourse objectives: \n\nWhat is Power BI?\nPower BI Desktop\nPower BI service\nImporting Files\nCreating interactive visualisations\nReports and Dashboards\nRow-Level Security\nSharing reports and dashboards\n\n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/introduction-to-power-bi-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Data,Microsoft 365 Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240920T090434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T142641Z
UID:31605-1771932600-1771932600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Manage a Project Using M365 Apps (Part II) (OneDrive\,Forms\, SP Lists\, Power Automate Flows)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Course offered via MS Teams \nThis course (offered over two separate sessions – Part I (1 hour) and Part II (1 hour)) is aimed at staff who wish to become more familiar with M365 suite and how some of its cloud apps available can be used to enhance the delivery and communication of a project\, task or shared piece of work. \nM365 apps referenced include: Outlook\, MS Teams\, Planner\, (Part I) OneDrive\, Forms\, SP Lists and Flows in Power Automate (Part II). \nThe course includes creating reusable Outlook content\, tailoring MS Teams communications and collaboration files\, designing a project plan and task management. The course also demonstrates how you can manage cloud-based files including version history\, survey design and collection of feedback\, organizing SharePoint lists and using flows to automate project work. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/manage-a-project-using-m365-apps-part-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Automation,Microsoft 365 Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240501T105728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T143053Z
UID:27748-1761816600-1761820200@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Excel: Get and Transform
DESCRIPTION:“Power Query and Power Pivot aka Get and Transform are the best thing to happen to Excel in 20 years”. Bill Jelen\, Excel MVP \nHow long would it take you to combine data from 15 workbooks into a single data set? A few minutes\, an hour? If you’re using Get & Transform (previously known as Power Query)\, you could combine the data from all the workbooks in a few clicks. With Get & Transform\, you can add data from almost any source e.g. files\, folders\, databases\, web pages\, organise and transform it and incorporate it in your reports. \nAimed at: As this is an advanced course previous attendance at Introduction to PivotTables or a working knowledge of creating pivot tables is recommended. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/excel-get-and-transform/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Data,Microsoft 365 Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240919T142641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T071234Z
UID:31592-1761129000-1761132600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Microsoft Lists: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION: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 formatting options. \nThis course also provides an overview of how to collaborate more effectively and efficiently with colleagues. The course will explore the basics of cowriting new lists and then sharing across different areas in the organization. You will learn how to format and view lists in a table\, as events on a calendar\, or create custom views for your specific needs. You will also learn how to work with Lists in tandem\, using other MS tools such as SharePoint and Teams. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/microsoft-lists-an-introduction/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Microsoft 365 Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123946
CREATED:20240917T093153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142933Z
UID:31573-1761039000-1761042600@blogs.qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Excel: Creating Charts
DESCRIPTION:This specialised course looks at the improved charting feature in Excel 2007 and discusses some of the different types of charts that can be created\, in particular\, line\, scatter\, pie\, bar and column charts. It also covers how to edit scientific or statistical charts to include features such as secondary axes and error bars and how to format charts\, both manually and by using the new chart styles available in Excel 2010. Participants will be able to practise creating and formatting different types of charts by completing a series of exercises and will also learn how to set the default chart type and how to create a chart template. \nAimed at: Staff who wish to learn more about displaying data graphically and those interested in taking the ECDL Advanced module in Spreadsheets. \nPrerequisites: Previous attendance at Excel 1: Essentials or a similar level of experience of using Excel 2010. \n  \nAccess on iTrent
URL:https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/digitallearning/event/excel-creating-charts/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Data,Microsoft 365 Training
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