Session Listing
In addition to the in-person sessions listed below, you may also be interested in the IT4U Webinars offered by ITS. You can either attend the live webinar or review it later at your convenience.
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New Mini-Workshop: Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom VisualsSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: adobe, adobe express, chatgpt, Dall-e 3, Express, Firefly, GenAI, teaching Date: 03-20-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals Are you curious about how AI can help you create custom visuals? In this workshop, you’ll use tools like DALL-E 3 in U-M GPT and Adobe Firefly to design professional-looking images. Using simple text descriptions, we’ll show you how to turn your ideas into images. You’ll also explore Firefly editing tools, like adding or … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Prompt to Picture: How AI Can Help You Create Custom Visuals |
New Mini-Workshop: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue AppSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: GenAI, generative ai, Go Blue App, MiMaizey Date: 03-21-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App This workshop introduces you to MiMaizey, the University of Michigan’s personalized AI assistant, and the new Go Blue App. Discover how MiMaizey and Go Blue can enhance your campus experience with features like class information, dining menus, student organization finder, campus navigation, and more. Learn about the newest Go Blue App, which includes … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App |
Heartfulness MeditationSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: self-care Date: 03-21-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:30 pm Status: Open Description: While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn? The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation |
Designing Effective Research Presentation PostersSponsor(s): School of Information, UM LibraryTags: ToolsForGrads Date: 03-24-2025 Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Status: Open Description: In this session, hosted by the School of Information and the University Library, we’ll review design considerations for creating clear and eye-catching research presentation posters. We emphasize understanding the goal of your presentation and tailoring the poster to help you tell that story. While this workshop focuses on general principles, we’ll also discuss a few applications like Illustrator and PowerPoint and their pros & cons. … Continue reading Designing Effective Research Presentation Posters |
New Mini-Workshop: The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for InstructorsSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: chatgpt, GenAI Date: 03-25-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors This mini-workshop is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting. Faculty members will explore its impact on students and instruction, learn how to discuss Generative AI (GenAI) with students and receive guidance on writing a GenAI syllabus statement. Although this workshop is designed for … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors |
New Mini-Workshop: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue AppSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: GenAI, generative ai, Go Blue App, MiMaizey Date: 03-26-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App This workshop introduces you to MiMaizey, the University of Michigan’s personalized AI assistant, and the new Go Blue App. Discover how MiMaizey and Go Blue can enhance your campus experience with features like class information, dining menus, student organization finder, campus navigation, and more. Learn about the newest Go Blue App, which includes … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Customize the U-M Student Experience with MiMaizey and the Go Blue App |
DIY Digital Scholarship: Introduction to visualization toolsSponsor(s): UM LibraryTags: Digital Scholarship, DIY DS, ds 101, visualization Date: 03-26-2025 Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Status: Open Description: What visualization is best for your data? And what tools will work best for you? This workshop takes participants through the process of designing a visualization and introduces different visualization tools available for free or through the university. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to design a visualization based on their needs and select the right tool to make it happen. |
New Mini-Workshop: The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for InstructorsSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: chatgpt, GenAI Date: 03-27-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors This mini-workshop is designed to equip faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence into the classroom setting. Faculty members will explore its impact on students and instruction, learn how to discuss Generative AI (GenAI) with students and receive guidance on writing a GenAI syllabus statement. Although this workshop is designed for … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: The GenAI Educational Landscape: Best Practices for Instructors |
Creating Accessible Images and VideosSponsor(s): Learning and Teaching with Technology ConsultantsTags: Accessibility, Learning and Teaching Technology Services, ltc, LTC Workshops Date: 03-27-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Status: Open Description: Accessible course materials play an important role in creating an equitable learning experience for all students. But how do we do it? In this session, you’ll learn how to create more accessible images (including best practices for charts and diagrams) and video by considering alternative text, color and contrast, sizing, captioning and transcripts, and even the tools we use to create and share our content. … Continue reading Creating Accessible Images and Videos |
Essential Tools for Grad Students: Mastering Docs & WordSponsor(s): UM LibraryTags: ToolsForGrads Date: 03-27-2025 Time: 3:00 pm-4:20 pm Status: Open Description: Tackle writing your research papers, conference abstracts, and even your dissertation with greater ease! This workshop explores powerful but often-overlooked features in Google Docs and Microsoft Word that streamline writing, formatting, and organization. You’ll also learn how to enhance document accessibility, ensuring your work meets WCAG 2.1 and ADA guidelines. This session will be valuable for anyone handling complex academic writing, not just graduate students. … Continue reading Essential Tools for Grad Students: Mastering Docs & Word |
Heartfulness MeditationSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: self-care Date: 03-28-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:30 pm Status: Open Description: While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn? The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation |
New Mini-Workshop: Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and LearningSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: chatgpt, GenAI, Maizey, MiMaizey, teaching Date: 04-01-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning Discover how to enhance your classroom with U-M Maizey by integrating it seamlessly with Canvas and using it as an innovative assistant for supporting student learning. This workshop is designed for instructors who wish to leverage Maizey as a class tutor, homework helper, and more. By the end of the session, you will have the skills … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning |
Learn to Meditate in 3 daysSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: self-care Date: 04-01-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Status: Open Description: Start the New Year by setting a goal to enhance your mental well-being through meditation. Discover three simple techniques—relaxation, rejuvenation, and meditation—in just three master classes. Relaxation brings your body into a calm, steady state, fostering physical stillness and preparing the mind for meditation. Rejuvenation clears the mind, helping to release stress and complex emotions, leaving you feeling light and refreshed. Meditation is a mindful … Continue reading Learn to Meditate in 3 days |
Introduction to Stata (Beginner)Sponsor(s): Consulting for Statistics Computing and Analytics ResearchTags: N/A Date: 04-03-2025 Time: 9:30 am-3:30 pm Status: Open Description: Audience: Those who have never used Stata before but wish to learn. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: Work with Stata, including using Do-files and using the help system; Get data into Stata and manage your data files; Establish familiarity with your data; Clean the data to prepare it for analysis; Check for basic errors in the data; Generate new … Continue reading Introduction to Stata (Beginner) |
New Mini-Workshop: Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and LearningSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: chatgpt, GenAI, Maizey, MiMaizey, teaching Date: 04-03-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning Discover how to enhance your classroom with U-M Maizey by integrating it seamlessly with Canvas and using it as an innovative assistant for supporting student learning. This workshop is designed for instructors who wish to leverage Maizey as a class tutor, homework helper, and more. By the end of the session, you will have the skills … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Harness U-M Maizey and MiMaizey for Teaching and Learning |
Introduction to Zotero for Citation ManagementSponsor(s): UM LibraryTags: AAEL, MLibrary Date: 04-03-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Status: Open Description: Zotero, a free citation management tool that lets you easily organize and cite all the resources you use for your research. In this workshop, you will: – Set up your Zotero account – Learn how to get citations into Zotero – Create and organize personal and group libraries – Annotate the PDFs you read – Add a bibliography and in-text citations in your Google Docs … Continue reading Introduction to Zotero for Citation Management |
Heartfulness MeditationSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: self-care Date: 04-04-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:30 pm Status: Open Description: While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn? The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation |
New Mini-Workshop: Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M MaizeySponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: AI services, GenAI, generative ai, Maizey, prompts Date: 04-08-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey Enhance your productivity by harnessing U-M Maizey for various staff-related tasks, including managing Dropbox, Google Drive, and public website data efficiently. This workshop is aimed at staff members who want to utilize Maizey to streamline their workflows, manage large data sets, and automate routine tasks. Participants will learn how to set up and configure Maizey projects, customize prompts, … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey |
New Mini-Workshop: Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M MaizeySponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: AI services, GenAI, generative ai, Maizey, prompts Date: 04-10-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey Enhance your productivity by harnessing U-M Maizey for various staff-related tasks, including managing Dropbox, Google Drive, and public website data efficiently. This workshop is aimed at staff members who want to utilize Maizey to streamline their workflows, manage large data sets, and automate routine tasks. Participants will learn how to set up and configure Maizey projects, customize prompts, … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Streamline Daily Work Tasks with U-M Maizey |
Metrics That Matter: Journal Impact Factors and moreSponsor(s): UM LibraryTags: AAEL, MLibrary Date: 04-10-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Status: Open Description: This workshop demystifies the complex world of academic publishing metrics for researchers. Designed specifically for graduate engineering students [but applicable to all disciplines] this session will explore traditional impact factors (like H-index and FWCI), emerging alternative metrics, and practical strategies for identifying quality publication venues while avoiding predatory journals. In this workshop, you will learn: -How to verify if a journal is legitimately peer-reviewed using … Continue reading Metrics That Matter: Journal Impact Factors and more |
Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft WordSponsor(s): UM LibraryTags: dissertation, dissertations, ToolsForGrads Date: 04-11-2025 Time: 10:00 am-10:50 am Status: Open Description: You are an expert in your field, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. In this online workshop, the experts from ScholarSpace will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that will help you ensure consistent formatting through the document, as well as manage margin size, insert captions, and create an automatic Table of … Continue reading Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft Word |
Heartfulness MeditationSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: self-care Date: 04-11-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:30 pm Status: Open Description: While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn? The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation |
New Mini-Workshop: Boost Work Productivity with GenAISponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: chatgpt, GenAI, productivity, u-mgpt Date: 04-15-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Boost Work Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your work tasks and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools can streamline your approach to work tasks, course data management, and administrative tasks. Enhance your productivity and increase your time engaging with your colleagues and higher-order tasks. Workshop Outline: Effortless Content Creation: Using GenAI to generate materials such … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Boost Work Productivity with GenAI |
New Mini-Workshop: Boost Work Productivity with GenAISponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: chatgpt, GenAI, productivity, u-mgpt Date: 04-17-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Boost Work Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your work tasks and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools can streamline your approach to work tasks, course data management, and administrative tasks. Enhance your productivity and increase your time engaging with your colleagues and higher-order tasks. Workshop Outline: Effortless Content Creation: Using GenAI to generate materials such … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Boost Work Productivity with GenAI |
New Mini-Workshop: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAISponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: chatgpt, GenAI, lesson planning, productivity, u-mgpt Date: 04-22-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your teaching and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools, specifically U-M GPT, can streamline your approach to creating syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and lesson plans. Dive into practical ideas for designing assignments and instructional materials in a GenAI era, and engage in hands-on opportunities using U-M GPT … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI |
New Mini-Workshop: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAISponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: chatgpt, GenAI, lesson planning, productivity, u-mgpt Date: 04-24-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Status: Open Description: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your teaching and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools, specifically U-M GPT, can streamline your approach to creating syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and lesson plans. Dive into practical ideas for designing assignments and instructional materials in a GenAI era, and engage in hands-on opportunities using U-M GPT … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI |
Learn to Meditate in 3 daysSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: self-care Date: 05-06-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Status: Open Description: Start the New Year by setting a goal to enhance your mental well-being through meditation. Discover three simple techniques—relaxation, rejuvenation, and meditation—in just three master classes. Relaxation brings your body into a calm, steady state, fostering physical stillness and preparing the mind for meditation. Rejuvenation clears the mind, helping to release stress and complex emotions, leaving you feeling light and refreshed. Meditation is a mindful … Continue reading Learn to Meditate in 3 days |
Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft WordSponsor(s): UM LibraryTags: dissertation, dissertations, ToolsForGrads Date: 05-12-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-12:50 pm Status: Open Description: You are an expert in your field, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. In this online workshop, the experts from ScholarSpace will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that will help you ensure consistent formatting through the document, as well as manage margin size, insert captions, and create an automatic Table of … Continue reading Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft Word |
Learn to Meditate in 3 daysSponsor(s): ITS Teaching and LearningTags: self-care Date: 06-03-2025 Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Status: Open Description: Start the New Year by setting a goal to enhance your mental well-being through meditation. Discover three simple techniques—relaxation, rejuvenation, and meditation—in just three master classes. Relaxation brings your body into a calm, steady state, fostering physical stillness and preparing the mind for meditation. Rejuvenation clears the mind, helping to release stress and complex emotions, leaving you feeling light and refreshed. Meditation is a mindful … Continue reading Learn to Meditate in 3 days |