Microsoft Loop is a collaborative workspace tool that enables teams to work together seamlessly, manage projects, and communicate efficiently in a digital environment.

SAS is a popular package for data analysis and graphics. This workshop shows you how to run the most widely used statistics and graphics in SAS, as well as how to interpret the output. Topics include importing data in SAS, SAS procedure statements, exploring your data, measuring the strength of association between two continuous variables, t-tests, chi-square tests, analysis of variance, regression, how to produce plots in SAS, and where to go to learn more. The hands-on session will employ SAS for Microsoft Windows. Participants should have a knowledge of bivariate statistics.

Discover how UT Verse is leading the way in accessibility, making AI truly inclusive for everyone! Recognized as the most accessible AI in both corporate and academic settings, UT Verse has set new standards, as showcased at EDUCAUSE 2024 and Microsoft Reimagined24. Join us for a workshop hosted by UT Verse creator Mark Greig, where you'll explore each accessibility feature and learn how they can benefit individuals with Dyslexia, ADHD, and visual, physical, or auditory impairments.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn beyond the basics of Excel. We will explore formulas, functions, formatting, and other more advanced features. Participants should have a basic understanding of Excel to take this workshop.

This workshop introduces the basic elements of PivotTables. Using an example file, we will walk through how PivotTables allow you to analyze large amounts of data – allowing you to drill down and analyze specific data without altering the data set.

Students will learn the basics of using the Excel interface to accomplish the following tasks: create and edit worksheets, enter data and formulas, format text and values, use sort and filter tools, insert pictures, and manage a workbook.

This workshop will introduce participants to file management and collaboration using OneDrive and SharePoint. The workshop will be tailored for specific group needs.

Digital Tools for Notetaking

Students today are used to getting their information from audio sources, such as podcasts, or videos found on social media. In a day and age where attention spans are dropping for all age groups, having a PowerPoint packed with text and bullet points just can’t get the information across that you need. In this workshop, we’ll go over a few ways that you can bring energy back to your PowerPoints using tools built into Microsoft PowerPoint.

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• use the design feature to re-design slides.
• insert icons and 3D images.
• search for and use Creative Commons images.
• embed YouTube videos directly into the presentation.

Get some quick, fun tips and tricks for saving time and making your PowerPoint presentations more interesting.

This 1-hour workshop will introduce participants to Microsoft Teams. Users will be provided with an in-depth Teams overview covering Teams creation, Teams settings, chat and channels (and the difference between), file organization and collaboration, and a few tips and tricks.

This interactive session is designed to provide participants with valuable insights and practical techniques to maximize their productivity using Microsoft Teams. In this one-hour workshop, attendees will learn a range of tips, tricks, and hidden features that will help them streamline their workflow, collaborate effectively, and make the most out of their Teams experience.

Get a quick overview of how to use Microsoft Teams for your group. Learn about chats, channels, scheduling video calls, and lots more. We'll leave time for Q&A at the end to answer any specific questions you have.

Students will learn the basics of using Microsoft Word to format a resume by using styles in the document, adjusting the fonts, and using alignment tabs.

This 40-minute workshop will introduce participants to Microsoft Word’s Track Changes features.

OneNote is a Microsoft application designed for taking notes and gathering information on any device. In this self-paced course, you will learn how to use OneNote to take notes more efficiently, collaborate on note taking, and more. We will dive into how to set up OneNote for your specific use, as well as give you the necessary steps for continued use of the program. This course will also give you tips and best practices.

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• create and organize notes in OneNote.
• export and share notes.
• collaborate asynchronously and in real time.
• work with tables in OneNote.
• add media objects, such as audio recordings and video, and Excel files to notes.
• integrate OneNote with other Microsoft apps.

In this hands-on introduction to Microsoft Sway, an app in Microsoft 365, we will explore what Sway is and how to create fun and exciting presentations and automatically scrolling kiosk-style presentations using features like embedding images, tweets, video, audio, and more.

In this course, you will explore how Microsoft Word can create different features for your writing and help you format your document. Please note that this course is not a comprehensive list of all of the requirements and guidelines for your thesis/dissertation, but rather a resource to help you structure your thesis/dissertation using Microsoft Word as a tool.

You have many tools available to you to record your lecture. Panopto and Zoom are powerful tools for recording your entire presentation, including other inputs such as document cameras and more. But if all you need is to record yourself delivering a PowerPoint lecture, you can record your lecture right from within PowerPoint.

Note: All instructions are for PowerPoint in Microsoft 365 Subscription (Mac) or Microsoft 365 Apps (Windows). Other versions of PowerPoint, including the volume license installed by OIT on university-owned computers, may not have all of the features discussed. You can not record narration in the web version of PowerPoint Online. You must use a desktop version of the software downloaded from Microsoft 365.

Getting ready for a class or conference presentation? Get tips on the best practices for designing, delivering, and assessing audience members in your presentations. Though focused primarily on Microsoft PowerPoint, we'll also touch a bit on Google Slides and Microsoft Sway. We’ll give you tips on how to not use endless bullet points, find good-quality images, and how to organize your presentation to keep your audience awake and make them understand that you are the expert, not your slides.

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• create and design more engaging presentations.
• apply design techniques to make presentations more accessible.
• practice techniques for delivering presentations online or in-person.