Academic Technologies will be offering training sessions as part of the Learning Series through the end of the fall semester. If you’re new to the Learning Series, it consists of weekly one-hour training sessions conducted via Zoom, each focusing on a specific service from the Academic Technologies catalog.
Fall Learning Series
- AI Tools Sept. 25, 1 p.m. – Learn about the AI tools and opportunities available to users at UNL. Highlights include a discussion of the OpenAI Impact Program, suggestions for effective prompt engineering in ChatGPT, and insights into Microsoft Copilot and Zoom AI features. Register online.
- Perusall Oct. 1, 1 p.m. – This session will provide a walkthrough of the ins and outs of Perusall and would be great introduction for anyone new to the platform. Register online.
- Nebraska Polling App Oct. 6, 2 p.m. – Learn how to get started with this free classroom engagement tool, built at UNL, that instructors can use for polls and attendance. The session will include a demo of a feature that allows instructors to import poll results as CSV files directly into the Canvas gradebook. Register online.
- Course Merge Tool Overview Oct. 15, 1 p.m. – This session will provide a demonstration the Course Merge tool and discuss common use cases and best practices for merging Canvas sections. Register online.
Zoom Drop-Ins for Tech Questions
For quick help with Canvas, YuJa, Zoom, or any other tech tools, join our Zoom Drop-Ins, Monday through Thursday from 1-4 p.m., at go.unl.edu/zoomdropins. The link is also in the Canvas Help Menu.
Training and Support
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, explore a new tool, or get help solving a tech challenge, Academic Technologies is here for you.
- Meet the Team: Get to know the people behind Academic Technologies and find the right contact for your needs on our Contact Us page.
- Recorded Sessions: If you can’t attend a scheduled training, all sessions are recorded and available in the Academic Technologies Shared Folder on YuJa.
- Custom Sessions: For a synchronous online or in-person session on a specific topic, contact nusupport@nebraska.edu to schedule a one-on-one help session or a departmental presentation. We can provide small-scale, tailored training for any faculty or staff group on campus.
- IT-TIPS: Weekly updates with news, training opportunities, and feature updates for supported tools. Subscribe online.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/atls