Information and Technology Workshops
KU Libraries Instructional Services offers an extensive schedule
of free workshops to help the members of the KU community gain confidence
and skill in computing and using information technology. The
Instructional Services
staff is joined by other KU Libraries staff as well as
staff from Information Technology (IT) and Instructional Development & Support (IDS) to teach a wide range of workshops on Internet and
Outlook services; authoring, publishing, and managing Web sites;
graphics, multimedia production, office productivity, and data
analysis software; and operating systems.
Trainers introduce you to the world of information technology
using clear, straightforward language and analogies from everyday
life. Workshops include demonstrations and hands-on sessions that
run from one to four hours. Workshops on new topics and software
are added each semester. Workshop sessions may be added throughout the
semester based on demand.
Most workshops are appropriate regardless of what kind of computer or
operating system (e.g., Windows or Mac OS) you use. A few workshops are
pertinent only to those who work on a certain operating system. Most workshops require you to possess basic computing skills as a prerequisite to attendance. Some also require other prerequisites, or equivalent experience. Workshop descriptions give prerequisites, dates, times,
locations, and registration information. All workshops
require registration.
Who can attend
All Instructional Services workshops are free to KU students, staff, and faculty; retired KU employess and other approved
affiliates; and Haskell Indian Nations University students, staff, and faculty .
All IDS
workshops are free to KU faculty, GTAs, and support
staff.
All IT workshops are limited to IS staff, Technical Liaisons and designated system adminstrators.
Your Instructional Services training account
Before you can begin registering for workshops, you must have an account on
this Web site. If you are a KU
faculty member, staff member, currently enrolled student, or approved
affiliate with a KU Online ID,
you're all set: you can log into your
account on this site with your KU Online ID.
Once you have an account, you can:
- register for or withdraw from workshops
- track which workshops you've attended
- view upcoming workshops for which you're registered
- receive workshop reminders
- be notified of any scheduling changes that may occur for workshops you are registered for
- opt to get weekly workshop schedule updates (including announcements of sessions added during the semester) and other training news
- evaluate workshops you've attended
Once you have an account, you can log into it whenever you visit this site to
access the features listed above. You can change your account settings at any
time through your account page.
How to register for workshops
All workshops require registration. You
can register for workshops here on this site. To do so, first log in (see above), then select the workshop you want
to attend in the calendar or workshop listings and click the
registration link or button. (If you forget to log in first, you can log
in from the workshop page.) If you prefer, you can also register for workshops
by sending email to training@ku.edu or by
calling 785.864.0410. (Haskell students, staff, and faculty, please email or call to register.)
Please register at least 24 hours prior to the workshop you wish to attend.
Workshop locations
Workshops are offered in a variety of locations on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses.
To help you determine which Instructional Services
workshops would best meet your needs, you can contact a trainer at 785.864.0410 or
training@ku.edu.
Contact IDS at 785.864.2600, or ids@ku.edu, to help you determine
which IDS
workshops would best meet your needs.
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