AI Lunchtime Bytes – AI Appetizer: Crafting Powerful Prompts
Microsoft TeamsArtificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that has the potential to enhance various aspects of education. However, to get the most out of AI, we need to know how to communicate with it effectively. This workshop will introduce the concept and practice of ‘prompt...
#QUBeWell: Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
One Elmwood / The Cube One Elmwood, 77-79 University Road,, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom#QUBeWell: Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing’ is a 90 minute in-person training course designed by the Student Disability and Wellbeing Service along with colleagues throughout the University. All staff are strongly encouraged to complete this course which is designed to empower staff by providing...
Excel 3: Data Analysis
Microsoft TeamsThis 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...
Co-Design – The what, the why and the how!
Microsoft TeamsThis session will introduce you to the process of running your own co-design workshops with your students to enhance the overall learning experience. Co-design workshops will allow you to discover unique perspectives through collaboration and include students’ opinions in key decisions. This could include, for...
Word Processing: Labels and Mail Merge using Word
Microsoft TeamsThis practical course is designed to assist those who want to learn about Word’s mail merge feature in order to efficiently create, save and print personalised letters, envelopes and labels. The course will be useful to those wishing to build on their existing knowledge of...
Canvas Assignments
Microsoft TeamsThis 45-minute session covers the essential information you need to know when creating assignments on Canvas. Topics include: Steps to prepare i.e. Setting the Grade Posting Policy, hiding the running total from students etc. Hiding any files to be used for assessment purposes from your...
Turnitin in Canvas is changing
Microsoft TeamsThe Canvas Plagiarism Framework is an improved experience and addresses most of the limitations that currently exist when using Turnitin in Canvas. This short information session will provide details of the upcoming changes, demonstrate the new workflows for staff and students, and provide the opportunity...
Getting Started with Panopto on Canvas
Microsoft TeamsThis training session will cover how to get started with using Panopto on Canvas VLE. Topics covered include: Accessing Panopto from within Canvas A tour of the Panopto Course Folder in Canvas Sharing Panopto videos with students in Canvas Embedding videos using the Canvas Panopto...
Canvas Classic Quizzes
Microsoft TeamsThis session is focused on using Canvas Classic Quizzes for continuous assessment. Topics include: Important quiz settings Creating question banks and question groups Different question types Pitfalls to avoid Access on iTrent
AI Lunchtime Bytes – AI Toolkit Showcase: Beyond Chatbots
Microsoft TeamsArtificial Intelligence (AI) is not limited to chatbots such ChatGPT. There are many other tools and apps that use AI in diverse and innovative ways. AI can be harnessed as a writing and research assistant, helping you refine your work and increase efficiency. Additionally, AI...
Introduction to Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Teams1Microsoft Visio is a graphics application used to create a variety of drawings such as flowcharts, organisation charts, office layouts and network diagrams. Participants will be shown how to display data in a visually appealing manner in order to maximise its impact and will have...
Turnitin in Canvas is changing
Microsoft TeamsThe Canvas Plagiarism Framework is an improved experience and addresses most of the limitations that currently exist when using Turnitin in Canvas. This short information session will provide details of the upcoming changes, demonstrate the new workflows for staff and students, and provide the opportunity...
Canvas and Accessibility
Microsoft TeamsThis session is dedicated to digital accessibility on Canvas. We will take a tour around Blackboard Ally and learn some do’s and don’ts when working towards increasing course accessibility scores and breaking down barriers to learning. Access on iTrent
Grading on Canvas
Microsoft TeamsThis session will walk you through how to mark assignments on Canvas. It will cover: Gradebook features Using SpeedGrader to mark work Different types of feedback How to post grades to students Exporting the Gradebook Access on iTrent
Advanced Word Processing: Making Best Use of Word
Microsoft TeamsThis 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....
Senior Fellowship – Queens Merit Award
Microsoft TeamsThe 2 weeks will not be consecutive to allow for more time to write your Reflective Account of Practice (RAP), which could include: Career milestones, Relevant publications and/or presentations; Institutional/nationally funded projects; Work with professional bodies; Development and/or adoption of learning and teaching themes, for...
Canvas for Support Staff
Microsoft TeamsThis practical session will introduce you to the tools and features that can be used to manage and support a Queen’s teaching module. It will present the various user roles defined for Queen’s staff and explain the permissions associated with each. Focus will be on...
AI Lunchtime Bytes – AI Appetizer: Crafting Powerful Prompts
Microsoft TeamsArtificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that has the potential to enhance various aspects of education. However, to get the most out of AI, we need to know how to communicate with it effectively. This workshop will introduce the concept and practice of ‘prompt...
Dynamic PowerPoint (covers ICDL Advanced)
Microsoft TeamsThis 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...
Introduction to Database Part 1 (covers ICDL DB)
Training Room 2This is part 1 of a 2 part course to help staff prepare for ECDL Module 5. The course covers: what a database is in terms of tables, records and fields; how to specify fields with data types and field property settings; how to set...