OIT Training Student Workshop Descriptions (Summary)
Online Self-Paced Workshops
OIT Online Self-Paced Workshops have moved to Canvas Catalog, our outreach learning platform.
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Adobe Photoshop: Improving your Photos

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In this class, participants learn to use masks to protect parts of an image from change, just like using masking tape to paint a room or a vehicle, or using a stencil to letter a sign. Students also learn to retouch photos. They will learn to remove unwanted objects from a picture, change a gray sky to partly cloudy, and brighten the colors.

S This is a student focused workshop and students are given enrollment priority.
Microsoft 365: Word - Formatting for a Resume

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This workshop will introduce the various features and styles within Microsoft Word while creating a properly formatted resume.

S This is a student focused workshop and students are given enrollment priority.
ONLINE, SELF-PACED: Canvas Training for Students

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A self-paced, asynchronous workshop for UTK students to learn about Canvas and get comfortable with its environment. The workshop provides essential training to students new to Canvas, students needing a Canvas refresher, or students wishing to stay updated with Canvas changes.

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S This is a student focused workshop and students are given enrollment priority.
ONLINE, SELF-PACED: Getting Started in OneNote

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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.

You will learn how 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.
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S This is a student focused workshop and students are given enrollment priority.
Presentations: Best Practices for Presentations

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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.

S This is a student focused workshop and students are given enrollment priority.
Resume Revamp: Learn the Secrets of Word and the ATS Systems

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The Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration and the Office of Innovative Technologies have teamed up for a virtual event that will help get your resume prepared and formatted for today’s job searches. This event will provide you with everything you need to know about Microsoft Word, Applicant Tracking Systems, and Resumes to help launch a successful job search. Join us for this interactive event to learn the best practices associated with resume creation. Looking to attend the job fair? Feel confident in your resume by attending this workshop! Register Online at https://utk.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1352689?ref=events-search

S This is a student focused workshop and students are given enrollment priority.