What if you could shape AI into a tool that truly thinks with you—not just for you?
In this immersive, half-day hands-on master class, you’ll go far beyond prompt lists and templates. We’ll begin by exploring the real blocks to using AI well—psychological fears, ethical concerns, and the cultural myths that keep us stuck. Then, through storytelling, demo sessions, and interactive coaching, you’ll practice the six transformative skills of AI alchemy:
You’ll learn how to shape AI into a partner that supports your real work—whether that’s teaching, writing, problem-solving, or healing. And you’ll leave with a reusable assistant you designed yourself—plus the confidence to use it meaningfully, ethically, and with a voice that’s unmistakably your own.
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Analytics can improve student success by providing insight into student learning behaviors. Faculty will learn how to assess the effectiveness of their online teaching methods, identify areas that need improvement, and identify at-risk students.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
This workshop/consultation session will assist you through the steps of applying the UTK Canvas Course Template to your Canvas courses. The template will ease your Canvas course design efforts and your students will appreciate the clear and consistent navigation the template offers.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
This workshop will focus on the Canvas assignment tool faculty can use to track and/or improve student learning. Instructors will also learn the relationship between Canvas assignments and the grade book. We'll go beyond the nuts and bolts of assignment creation and management by learning about many best practices and helpful hints that can contribute toward a better, more efficient online experience for both you and your students.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
This workshop provides a foundational overview of basic features and functionality available in Canvas that allows instructors to build and support engaging courses.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
Instructors and designers can take this condensed half hour workshop to learn more about organizing their Canvas course sites to maximize efficiency and impact. Participants will learn more about course quota, the Modules-Files-Pages relationship, how to create a helpful Course Menu and Home Page for their Canvas course sites, and more.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
This workshop will cover the basics of recording and editing using Panopto. Learn two ways to record by choosing from the browser-based recording feature called Panopto Capture or the Panopto Desktop Application. Attendees will also learn simple editing techniques using Panopto's built-in editor.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
This workshop will cover practical techniques for uploading and managing Panopto content within Canvas. Panopto is fully integrated with Canvas allowing instructors to share content to their Canvas course without leaving the course site. Learn how to add Panopto video content to your course using the external tools and text editor functions inside of Canvas. Integrate videos within the assignments function in Canvas to allow students to submit their own Panopto videos for feedback and grades.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
Join us for this one-hour workshop and explore the latest updates in LiveOnline@UT (Zoom). The agenda includes topics such as exploring content sharing and screen layout options, engaging on-screen feedback icons, and managing participants. We’ll discuss these topics and much more! Pre-requisite: Experience with scheduling and leading Zoom meetings.
Through the use of creative selections you’ll combine multiple images into one image.
If you are new to Photoshop, this is the perfect workshop to begin learning the tools and basic techniques. Participants will examine the Photoshop interface. Selections from the toolbar will be defined, discussed, and applied to a graphic. Invaluable shortcuts for opening, viewing, and selecting will be taught. Work with palettes and palette menus. Learn and apply the creative skills needed for manipulating graphics. These skills include selecting, editing, and rotating shapes, then adding the shapes to another graphic.
AI in teaching, assignment design, AI-written essays, academic honesty, building trust with students, cultural shifts, new norms, creative assessments
Come curious, leave connected. These relaxed, come-as-you-are conversations center around the big and small questions we have about generative AI. Each session starts with a theme—a firestarter—and then flows freely based on who’s there and what matters most. There are no slides, no pressure, and no expertise required. Just a digital fire, some good company, and space to wonder together.
Sometimes we play a fire video. Sometimes we just talk. Sometimes we just listen. Drop in any time.
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AI’s environmental impact, data centers, water use, electricity, sustainability, low-energy alternatives, ethical tech use, eco-responsibility
Come curious, leave connected. These relaxed, come-as-you-are conversations center around the big and small questions we have about generative AI. Each session starts with a theme—a firestarter—and then flows freely based on who’s there and what matters most. There are no slides, no pressure, and no expertise required. Just a digital fire, some good company, and space to wonder together.
Sometimes we play a fire video. Sometimes we just talk. Sometimes we just listen. Drop in any time.
Can't wait? Start an online AI discussion at the AI Lab.
AI ethics, data misuse, student integrity, grading with AI, fear of cheating, copyright, fear of replacement, “is AI lying?”, human dignity in AI tools
Come curious, leave connected. These relaxed, come-as-you-are conversations center around the big and small questions we have about generative AI. Each session starts with a theme—a firestarter—and then flows freely based on who’s there and what matters most. There are no slides, no pressure, and no expertise required. Just a digital fire, some good company, and space to wonder together.
Sometimes we play a fire video. Sometimes we just talk. Sometimes we just listen. Drop in any time.
Can't wait? Start an online AI discussion at the AI Lab.
AI and the future, utopia/dystopia fears, jobs, creativity, authenticity, collective wisdom, rehumanizing tech, making peace with change
Come curious, leave connected. These relaxed, come-as-you-are conversations center around the big and small questions we have about generative AI. Each session starts with a theme—a firestarter—and then flows freely based on who’s there and what matters most. There are no slides, no pressure, and no expertise required. Just a digital fire, some good company, and space to wonder together.
Sometimes we play a fire video. Sometimes we just talk. Sometimes we just listen. Drop in any time.
Can't wait? Start an online AI discussion at the AI Lab.
AI and mental health, talking to bots, AI girlfriends/boyfriends, loneliness, journaling with ChatGPT, self-reflection, vulnerability, boundaries, sacredness
Come curious, leave connected. These relaxed, come-as-you-are conversations center around the big and small questions we have about generative AI. Each session starts with a theme—a firestarter—and then flows freely based on who’s there and what matters most. There are no slides, no pressure, and no expertise required. Just a digital fire, some good company, and space to wonder together.
Sometimes we play a fire video. Sometimes we just talk. Sometimes we just listen. Drop in any time.
Can't wait? Start an online AI discussion at the AI Lab.
The one AI talk that will change how you see it—and yourself.
Most people think they understand AI—until they discover how deeply human it really is.
In this one-of-a-kind session, you’ll uncover the hidden truths behind artificial intelligence:
This isn’t a how-to. It’s a reawakening.
Who Should Attend:Faculty, staff, and students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence, regardless of their current level of expertise.
Continue the Conversation:Engage with our online community at the UT_AI Innovation Lab: Discussions & Resources to further explore AI topics and connect with others.
Note: This talk is the updated version of AI: Explanations and Demonstrations in the AI Innovation Lab series that has been growing and developing all semester.
The one AI talk that will change how you see it—and yourself.
Most people think they understand AI—until they discover how deeply human it really is.
In this one-of-a-kind session, you’ll uncover the hidden truths behind artificial intelligence:
This isn’t a how-to. It’s a reawakening.
Who Should Attend:Faculty, staff, and students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence, regardless of their current level of expertise.
Continue the Conversation:Engage with our online community at the UT_AI Innovation Lab: Discussions & Resources to further explore AI topics and connect with others.
Note: This talk is the updated version of AI: Explanations and Demonstrations in the AI Innovation Lab series that has been growing and developing all semester.
For many people, AI doesn’t feel exciting—it feels wrong. It feels like stolen art, lost jobs, endless surveillance, environmental strain, manipulation, burnout, and broken trust. It feels like something powerful happening to us instead of for us.
AI Ouch is a community discussion for those who feel uneasy, skeptical, or overwhelmed by AI. Before the session, participants can anonymously share their concerns—about creativity, ethics, the economy, mental health, security, or anything else that hurts. During the event, we’ll listen to these “ouch” moments together and respond with empathy and practical literacy: clear explanations, honest limits, and language for staying human amid the noise.
Submit your “AI Ouch” anonymously. Submissions are optional and will remain private.
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Creating effective prompts is key to harnessing the power of AI. Think of prompts as the questions or commands we give to AI. The better our prompts, the more accurate and useful the AI’s responses will be. It's like having a conversation with a highly intelligent assistant—clear, precise questions lead to clear, concise answers.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
This session doesn’t offer answers. It offers a seat at the table. Join us for a journey through real-world personas where ethics isn’t abstract—it’s personal.
Learn about Copilot, both the free and paid versions and how it can help you in your job.
This session introduces Microsoft Copilot EDU, a powerful AI assistant integrated across Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Copilot helps streamline tasks, generate content, and enhance productivity by leveraging the tools you already use every day. The paid EDU version offers advanced features tailored for educational environments, making it easier to create engaging learning materials and manage workflows efficiently.
AI tools are increasingly being used for reflection, emotional support, and even moments of crisis — often by people who don’t realize their limits or risks. This session explores how AI literacy can literally save lives, helping participants recognize when to trust AI, when to turn to human help, and how to stay grounded while using these technologies.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Note: This session includes discussion of mental-health crises and suicidal ideation in the context of AI use. It is not a therapy session but a literacy and safety workshop. Participants are encouraged to care for themselves and step out if needed.
Take an hour to learn about the many different AI tools within Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat.
Microsoft Copilot is like having a super-smart buddy built right into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook! Imagine writing emails faster, making better presentations, and analyzing data like a pro, all with a little AI help. Let’s dive in and see how Copilot can make your Microsoft life way easier!
This is a researcher focused workshop.
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of geographic information system (GIS) mapping using ESRI’s ArcGIS Online platform. In this session, you will learn how to use the ArcGIS online system, to create a series of maps. After creating the maps, you can then export your maps to ESRI’s Story Maps, which will allow you to create stable link to a mixed media mapping project that you can use for research, teaching, and job portfolio purposes.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
This session is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to effectively use ATLAS.ti for qualitative data analysis. You will learn how to navigate the ATLAS.ti interface, import and manage qualitative data, and apply coding and annotation tools to uncover meaningful insights. Additionally, the workshop will introduce you to the powerful AI-driven features in ATLAS.ti, such as sentiment analysis, automatic coding, and theme extraction, enhancing your analytical capabilities. The workshop will include practical exercises to reinforce your learning, allowing you to work hands-on with sample data sets. By the end of the session, you will have a solid foundation in using ATLAS.ti for your qualitative research projects, enabling you to enhance your analytical capabilities and streamline your research process.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
This workshop presents essential guidelines and strategies for designing and conducting effective online surveys. Key topics include planning and structuring surveys, designing clear and unbiased questions, survey flow, pilot testing, recruiting participants, reducing risk of fraudulent responses, data cleaning, and preparing data for analysis.
This is a student focused workshop and students are
given enrollment priority.
Empower Your Skills with OIT Supported Technologies
Microsoft Teams is a great tool to use for Project Management. In addition to Teams, Microsoft offers a range of applications designed to facilitate project management and enhance team productivity. This workshop will provide an overview of standalone tools such as Planner, Lists, To Do, and Forms, as well as Updates, an application integrated within Teams. Updates is particularly valuable not only for project coordination but also for managing individual updates, streamlining meetings, and serving as an effective reference during annual performance evaluations.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Canvas Catalog is an outreach platform for non-credit/non-degree related purposes. Colleges or units may use Catalog to offer professional development, public outreach, or other certificate-based courses. Catalog extends access to those outside of the university community. Catalog offerings can be fee-based using a special payment gateway, or they can be offered at discounts based on special promotional codes, or at no additional cost to the participant. Customized certificates are available to users upon completion of activities. Catalog is a separate instance of Canvas and is the only avenue to provide external users to a Canvas-based course.
This workshop provides an overview of how to set up extra credit in a Canvas course. Specifically, it will showcase how instructors can give extra points on a graded assignment, create an extra credit assignment, and assign a percentage weight to an extra credit assignment group. The workshop will also highlight additional scenarios that instructors need to consider as they grade students, such as when and how to change points earned after submission, how to create extra credit using a rubric, and how to add fudge points.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
Canvas Credentials is a digital badging platform within Canvas for recognizing achievement. Digital badges provide a visual, online representation of students’ accomplishments, skills, and/or achievements. Badges are a great way to improve student learning and engagement as they enable the ability for instructors to identify skills students have gained or still need to earn.
Join us in this workshop as we provide an overview and demonstration of digital badges and their benefits. We will walk you through how to access Canvas Credentials, create and issue badges, revoke badges, and manage awarded badges.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
This workshop will provide an overview of the Canvas Studio video platform - the next-generation online video learning platform. Canvas Studio integrates with Canvas and allows instructors to seamlessly create media interaction and active learning experiences in the online classroom. Learn how Canvas Studio can engage both students and instructors, provide insightful viewing analytics, generate captions, and turn video and audio content into conversation.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
Tailored special request workshop for teaching doctoral students including information about new Canvas Course Menu options, course organization strategies, using the Canvas Course Template, and general tips and tricks in Canvas.
Canvas currently has two options for online assessment: Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes. Join us in this workshop session to learn about how the two Quiz tools function, as well as their similarities and differences. Instructors will also learn about Akindi Importer, a tool that can assist in Quiz content creation.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
Join us as we discuss how Canvas Studio and Discussions can work together as video response tools in the classroom. By the end of this workshop, instructors will learn how to upload media to Canvas Studio and embed it into a Discussions assignment. We will also look at a sample discussion enhanced with video responses as well as resources to help you get started in your own Canvas course site.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
This workshop provides an overview of Mastery Paths and their associated benefits. It will highlight the advantages of using this Canvas feature to create a personalized and differentiated online learning environment. We will walk participants through ways to access and set up Mastery Paths for assignments, quizzes, and discussions. Participants will also learn troubleshooting tips they can use for unexpected Mastery Paths issues within courses.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
What's New in Canvas - Join us for this half-hour workshop and explore the latest updates in Online@UT (Canvas). It is important to stay up to date as features and functionality get added, changed, or removed frequently in Canvas. Come learn new and upcoming enhancements inside the Canvas interface!
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
Have you ever met someone you really wanted to connect with professionally, hoping to give them an overview of your experience and ability, only to become tongue-tied and forget important facts? Creating and practicing an elevator pitch as a short introduction to your professional accomplishments and career goals gives you the confidence to talk to potential employers and research partners without the fear of forgetting important information. In this 30-minute session, we'll discuss the main points of an elevator pitch, why you need one, and suggest technology tools you can use to create and practice your pitch prior to job fairs or networking events.
Did you know your favorite Adobe and Microsoft apps have AI superpowers? Let’s uncover these hidden gems and see how you can use them to make your projects even cooler. Get ready to level up your creative game!
Let’s explore UT Verse with this deep dive presentation where you will be able to learn more than just the basics.
In this requested workshop, we'll tailor a presentation to give your group an overview of some of the things to expect in the Google to Microsoft Transition. This will include an overview of the Microsoft landscape, resources, and an overview of some of the differences you'll find between Google and Microsoft apps.
The ISAAC-NG cluster offers access to its compute resources via two means: (i) submission of a SLURM job via the command line or (ii) web based job submission via Open OnDemand. In this workshop, we will cover how to efficiently use the compute resources of ISAAC-NG via command line and submit, monitor, and manage the computational jobs for production work using the SLURM scheduler.
Introduction to anaconda environment setup and software installation on ISAAC. Avoid common pitfalls, and learn best practices for using Anaconda in an HPC environment.
Learn to use Linux Command Line.
This workshop session will focus on the HPC resources available in ISAAC ecosystem for non-sensitive research. The session will also cover the HPC resources offered for teaching purposes.
This session aims to provide users an overview of the ISAAC Secure Enclave cluster, show the information available on the HPSC website, how to obtain a Secure Enclave account, how to access and login to resources, how to request a project for research using the Secure Enclave, provide a file system overview, and describe data transfer capabilities available.
The ISAAC GPU Computing workshop is intended for researchers new to the ISAAC resources. It will describe the GPU resources available in the ISAAC clusters and how to access and use them, including using GPU resources via the SLURM workload management system and access to GPU resources via Open OnDemand, an open-source web-based portal providing an easy-to-use interface to the cluster resources (similar to Google Collaborator).
This workshop is focused on how to request the resources on the ISAAC clusters and launch the computational jobs in batch and interactive mode using SLURM scheduler.
Learn how to use containers to run HPC jobs.
This workshop is focused on using the ISAAC Next Gen cluster and launching the interactive GUI applications such as Jupyter Notebook, RStudio, MATLAB, etc. via the web browser on a user's computer versus the actual computation happening on the cluster.
Learn about the Workflows and Pipelines with NextFlow to run HPC jobs.
This workshop will cover how to write batch scripts and submit compute jobs using the Slurm Workload Manager.
In this introductory workshop on Kahoot, we'll explore the types of Kahoots you can create, including Multiple Choice, True/False, using an AI-assisted question generator, and more. We'll look at ways to play Kahoots in-person and asynchronously and touch on how to share Kahoots from your personal or shared workspace by creating private groups.
Creating a custom assistant sounds hard—but it’s easier (and more fun) than you think. In this live UT Verse session, we’ll explore different types of assistants, choose one as a group, and build it together—showing how whatever you wish for can be brought to life.
Are you ready to be active and network with future colleagues on LinkedIn? In this one-hour workshop, you’ll get tips on setting up your profile in a more professional manner, connecting and networking with peers in your field, and positioning yourself apart from the rest of the pack.
In this requested workshop for Post Docs, an OIT trainer will cover LinkedIn Profiles and a member of UT Libraries covers ORCiD profiles.
Looking to build new skills, meet performance review goals, or prepare for your next role? This session will show you how you can use LinkedIn Learning to support your professional development. Whether you're enhancing your current role or aiming higher, discover how curated content and learning paths can help you upskill with purpose.
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis tool designed to help researchers organize and analyze a range of data types, including documents, survey responses, audio and video files, images, and social media content, all within one platform. This two-hour workshop will focus specifically on preparing and analyzing interview and survey data in NVivo.
Throughout this workshop, participants will:
By the end of the workshop, users will be equipped with practical strategies to streamline interview and survey analysis within NVivo.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
Let’s explore some of the more advanced prompting techniques and explore practical use cases you may have not thought of before.
Discover how Microsoft Bookings can simplify appointment scheduling for your team, campus partners, or students. In this intro session, you will learn how to set up your booking page, shared booking pages, and manage availability.
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.
Join us for this hands-on Excel workshop where we move beyond Pivot Table basics and learn tips, tricks, and more advanced tools.
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 is a student focused workshop and students are
given enrollment priority.
This workshop will introduce participants to file management and collaboration using OneDrive and SharePoint. The workshop will be tailored for specific group needs.
Make data collection simple and engaging with Microsoft Forms! This hands-on workshop will show you how to create surveys, quizzes, and feedback tools that streamline communication and enhance collaboration across campus. You’ll learn practical features, explore hands-on activities, and discover tips for integrating Forms into your work.
Microsoft Loop is a collaborative workspace tool that enables teams to work together seamlessly, manage projects, and communicate efficiently in a digital environment.
OneNote is a digital note-taking application that allows users to capture, organize, and share information seamlessly. It can be used as a personal note-taking application; a resource for educational materials; a group collection to hold notes, recordings, videos; and much more. We'll share how this app is a comprehensive tool for anyone looking to keep their notes organized and accessible, whether it be for personal projects, schoolwork, or professional tasks.
Get organized with Microsoft Planner! In this session, you'll go from learning how to create a Plan all the way to how to share that Plan with others individually or in Teams. We'll give you tips on organizing your Plan as well as using Plans with the To Do app through Outlook.
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 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:
Make your PowerPoint more interesting by adding visuals. Learn how to generate images using AI or find them pre-made through PowerPoint. See how Designer can make your slides look professional. Get tips on how to create Venn diagrams, edit images and shapes by adjusting colors, cropping, removing backgrounds, and more.
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:
Get quick, fun tips and tricks for saving time and making your PowerPoint presentations more interesting.
This is a requested workshop customized to departmental needs. Example topics that can be covered:
Empower Your Skills with OIT Supported Technologies
Microsoft Teams is a great tool to use for Project Management. In addition to Teams, Microsoft offers a range of applications designed to facilitate project management and enhance team productivity. This workshop will provide an overview of standalone tools such as Planner, Lists, To Do, and Forms, as well as Updates, an application integrated within Teams. Updates is particularly valuable not only for project coordination but also for managing individual updates, streamlining meetings, and serving as an effective reference during annual performance evaluations.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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.
Harness the full potential of Microsoft Teams for efficient file management and seamless collaboration. This session will equip attendees with practical knowledge and essential skills to leverage the platform's file sharing, organization, and collaborative features effectively.
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 is a student focused workshop and students are
given enrollment priority.
This 40-minute workshop will introduce participants to Microsoft Word’s Track Changes features.
This is a student focused workshop and students are
given enrollment priority.
As universities need to provide content accessible to all learners, you may need to revisit some of your old documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. In this workshop, learn how to use the accessibility checker in Microsoft products, learn the difference between items that must be changed versus items that are nice to change. We'll go over what information should be in alternative text for images as well as when and why you might need to use alternative text.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
This training introduces participants to Copilot and AI-powered features in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook. Attendees will learn practical ways to leverage Copilot for drafting, editing, brainstorming, summarizing, and visualizing content in everyday workflows
Multilevel regression models are models in which the experimental units are nested within larger groupings such as students within classrooms or workers within factories. Both the individual experimental unit (student) and the higher level grouping variable (classroom) can contribute unique variance to the variables in the regression and the relationship between them. The workshop will work through a simple two-level model using two popular statistical packages, the SAS 'Proc Mixed' procedure and the Mplus 'Two-level Random' analysis.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
NVivo is a qualitative data-analysis package used to organize and analyze resources used in qualitative research. NVivo allows researchers to analyze documents, electronic web surveys, audio and video files, images, database tables, web pages, and social media content in one platform. This workshop will provide an overview of the software. The interface and features are demonstrated, along with examples of research projects utilizing the software. Participants will import and organize data in NVivo, add research notes and annotations, and code qualitative data in a variety of ways. Participants will also understand the potential of NVivo as a tool for organizing, questioning, visualizing, and reporting qualitative research data. It takes approximately 6 hours to complete this workshop.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis tool designed to help researchers organize and analyze a range of data types, including documents, survey responses, audio and video files, images, and social media content, all within one platform. This two-hour workshop will focus specifically on preparing and analyzing interview and survey data in NVivo.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
By the end of the workshop, users will be equipped with practical strategies to streamline interview and survey analysis within NVivo.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
Microsoft Copilot is like having a super-smart buddy built right into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook! Imagine writing emails faster, making better presentations, and analyzing data like a pro, all with a little AI help. Let’s dive in and see how Copilot can make your Microsoft life way easier!
Is UT Verse not providing you with useful information? Let’s unlock the secret to writing awesome prompts! We’ll show you how to ask just the right way, so you get the perfect answers every time.
In this hands-on workshop you will learn to use the Python programming language to create list, dictionary, tuples, and strings; how to manage your files and workspace; how to control Python functions; how to read comma-separated data files; how to select variables and observations; how to create plots.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to create and deploy a web-based survey using Qualtrics. Basic question construction (single and multiple response questions, grid/matrix tables for Likert questions, text questions) will be covered, as well as how to add Display and Skip Logic, which allows the respondent to skip questions that do not pertain to them, thereby shortening their response time. An overview of the reporting tools, how to export data as an SPSS dataset and an overview of best practices for collecting online data will also be presented.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
Ready to jump into UT Verse? Let's get you started! We'll walk through the super simple steps, from logging in to understanding the settings. Get ready to explore!
Learn how to create compelling and effective data visualizations in RStudio with ease. The goal is to enhance your ability to create graphs intuitively and develop a better sense of what works and what does not work in data visualization. We will conclude the workshop with tips and tricks to make your graphs, audience, and publication ready.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
In this hands-on Zoom workshop, you will learn to program common statistical analysis including frequency tables, descriptive statistics, chi-square, correlation, linear regression, t-tests and analysis of variance with post-hoc tests. A course in statistics or prior data analysis experience is recommended. Recommended prerequisites for this course include the R-Basics and R-Markdown workshops. It takes approximately 2 hours to complete this workshop.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
Learn how to make your at-home or remote recordings better with this workshop on best practices and tips for recording at home.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
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.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
SAS is one of the most popular software packages for data analysis and visualization. It is a powerful tool that enables programmers to perform various tasks including information retrieval, data management, report writing and graphics, statistical analysis, and data mining. This workshop provides instruction on how to program effectively using SAS and understand basic concepts about SAS programs.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
UT Verse has many skills but what do they do? Let’s discover how to use them with practical day-to-day examples.
SPSS is a popular package for data analysis and graphics. This hands-on workshop takes you from starting the package through data coding, entry and cleanup, creating new variables, how to get output for different groups, how to request an analysis or a graph, manipulating the output, and where you can learn more.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
SPSS is a popular package for data analysis and graphics. This workshop shows you how to run basic statistical procedures and graphics in SPSS, as well as how to interpret the output. Topics include exploring your data to find errors, extreme values and sparse categories; examining the distributions of continuous variables; measuring the association between two continuous variables; comparing two groups on categorial and continuous variables and where to go to learn more.
This is a researcher focused workshop.
AI isn’t sentient—it’s powered by human word choices. Once you realize all human behavioral patterns exist in the data and you learn how to find those patterns, you gain access to the deepest archive of human responses the world has ever assembled—ready to help you, every time you ask.
UT Verse is the most inclusive AI application in the world, with a tremendous amount of accessibility features! We’ll deep dive into each accessibility feature.
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.
Join us for an in-depth workshop on maximizing the potential of AI Assistants, led by UT Verse creator Mark Greig. This session will provide a comprehensive walk-through, real-world examples, and a hands-on workshop where you can get personalized assistance in developing your own AI Assistants. Discover how UT Verse AI Assistants can go beyond personality tweaks to enhance teaching, learning, and working experiences!
Learn to create AI assistants in UT Verse to help save you time.
Learn about creating an AI assistant using the new Smart Assistant creator inside of UT Verse.
Writing AI prompts can be challenging. UT Verse now has the ability to guide you through the process, making sure you get the best prompt possible.
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed to help you master the essentials of UT Verse. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and tools to navigate and utilize UT Verse effectively.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to improve their proficiency with UT Verse, including new users, experienced users seeking to refine their skills, and those interested in AI technology.
Have you ever wondered why your Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool doesn't seem to understand your request? Writing an effective prompt is the key to UT Verse providing the information you need. Creating effective prompts is key to harnessing the power of AI. Think of prompts as the questions or commands we give to AI. The better our prompts, the more accurate and useful the AI's responses will be. It's like having a conversation with a highly intelligent assistant—clear, precise questions lead to clear, concise answers.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
UT Verse can be a very helpful tool to help you with your writing. From brainstorming to editing, learn how UT Verse can help.
Learn to use the new Smart Prompt feature inside of UT Verse to help you write effective prompts.
Get an overview of the many different ways that UT Verse can help you with documents. From uploading to outlining, we'll look a five different ways that AI can help you with documents.
Get a quick look at how to get your online assessments set up with YuJa Verity. This “bird’s eye view” of Verity should help familiarize instructors with the new online proctoring tool in Online@UT (Canvas). The brief workshop will show how Verity is used on both Classic and New Quizzes, as well as take a look at the YuJa Verity link in the Canvas course menu. Our session will provide a brief demonstration of how to remove Proctorio from your quizzes and enable YuJa Verity in its place. The demonstration will include adding the Verity extension to a browser, authorizing Verity in Canvas, applying YuJa Verity Test Proctoring to a quiz, and discussing best practices during this transition.
This is an instructor focused workshop and only
faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.
Breakout rooms can be a useful part of the Zoom experience, from organizing group discussions during class time to running multiple presentations in a conference type setting. The agenda will cover how breakout rooms work in Zoom: how they’re created, what they’re useful for, and the latest available features. Attendees will get to experience breakout rooms firsthand in this session, and they’ll also be given the opportunity to take control of the session and get experience creating and using breakout rooms themselves.
There are additional considerations when you're using Zoom for reasons other than classes or meetings. In this session we'll cover how to take steps to help protect yourself from Zoom bombing incidents, how to manage a larger meeting, and how to create a registration form using Zoom's built in registration process.
If you currently use tools like Skype and FaceTime or require an alternative tool for video conferencing for administrative or teaching needs, you’ll want to learn more about LiveOnline@UT (Zoom). Zoom enables users to have interactive, high-quality video and audio conferences from laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. Join us to learn more about Zoom and how it can assist you in teaching and learning, administration, and research collaboration.