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Step up your next presentation! Learn design basics and how to add animation, music, and video to your PowerPoint or Google Slides. You’ll also discover free media resources to use in your presentations. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's new series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden their knowledge and skill with digital tools for the classroom, research, and professionalization. It is organized by Heather V. Hill, graduate student liaison for Fordham IT's… Continue Reading Designing Effective Classroom and Conference Presentations (grad students only)

Learn the basics of Excel, including Excel's layout and navigation in Macs and PCs, basic formulas, and table creation and analysis. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden their knowledge and skill with digital tools for the classroom, research, and professionalization. It is organized by Heather V. Hill, Graduate Student Liaison for Fordham IT's Instructional Technology Academic Computing (ITAC).

Develop your Excel skills by exploring more advanced Excel functions, such as graphics and keyboard shortcuts. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's new series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden their knowledge and skill with digital tools for the classroom, research, and professionalization. It is organized by Heather V. Hill, graduate student liaison for Fordham IT's Instructional Technology Academic Computing (ITAC).

Learn how to navigate more efficiently within Excel and develop a better understanding of working with data and formulas. This workshop will cover: Pivot tables Using formulas Filtering and sorting data Combining data from different worksheets Navigation Ribbon customization Printing worksheets Macros Advanced data visualizations This workshop is part of Fordham IT's series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden their knowledge and skill with digital tools for the classroom, research, and professionalization. It is… Continue Reading Advanced Excel (grad students only)

Join us for our Introduction to Python course! Our instructor will discuss a variety of introductory topics, including installation, basic functions, data types, packages, and more. See the full agenda below for more information. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden their knowledge and skill with digital tools for the classroom, research, and professionalization. It is organized by Heather V. Hill, Graduate Student Liaison for Fordham IT's… Continue Reading Intro to Python (grad students only)

Most graduate schools at Fordham University have specific requirements for formatting a dissertation, thesis, or even a semester paper. Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create page numbers, tables of content, document structure, references, and more. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's new series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden their knowledge and skill with digital tools for the classroom, research, and professionalization. It is organized by Heather V. Hill, Graduate Student… Continue Reading Formatting Your Paper in Word (grad students only)

Learn how to create your own professional website for your job applications and personal projects. Topics will include platform overviews and tips for content and design. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's new series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden their knowledge and skill with digital tools for the classroom, research, and professionalization. It is organized by Heather V. Hill, graduate student liaison for Fordham IT's Instructional Technology Academic Computing (ITAC).

Please note: This session is for graduate students only. If you are a faculty member, please register for one of our other Blackboard techshops. This will be a broad introduction to Blackboard, Fordham’s Learning Management System.  Graduate student instructors get an introductory overview of the system and learn how to set up their course.  This introduction will focus on issues specific to graduate student instructors who have never used Blackboard. More info on Blackboard. This workshop is part of Fordham… Continue Reading Intro to Blackboard (grad students only)

In the world of COVID-19, most classes and conferences are being held at least partially, if not entirely, online. In this webinar, you can learn how to prepare both mentally and technologically for your virtual presentations, including tips for organizing your slides, where to find and how to add media, and how to present yourself on camera. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden their knowledge and… Continue Reading Creating Presentations for a Virtual Classroom or Conference (grad students)

If you’re not managing your digital identity, then someone else is. You can curate your own online academic profile by following the best practices we'll be sharing at this workshop. Learn tips for protecting your privacy online and how to best leverage social media for teaching and research. This workshop is part of Fordham IT's series of instructional technology workshops designed especially for graduate students looking to broaden their knowledge and skill with digital tools for the classroom, research, and… Continue Reading Managing Your Digital Academic Identity (grad students only)