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Check out November’s courses about collaborative tools training, available at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.
Spartan 365 - Overview
November 6, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Have you ever wanted to work collaboratively in a document or simultaneously on any device? Spartan 365 makes this type of teamwork easy! Spartan 365 offers robust features and a secure environment. This course will give an overview of the main Microsoft 365 apps including Forms, OneDrive, OneNote, and Teams.
Instructor: Michael Julian 
What participants are saying...
“Michael is a phenomenal presenter. I really enjoyed his style, humor and energy, and his no-judgement approach. He created a safe and accessible learning environment for everyone. Kudos to Michael for being an exceptional member of his team by facilitating opportunities for everyone to learn at MSU!”

To register for the following virtual and in-person instructor-led training courses go to SpartansLearn.
Microsoft Teams – Getting Started
November 7, 1:30 p.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
Teams is one of the best tools at MSU for effective communication and collaboration. Join us as we dive into the basics and share how to chat and host meetings with individuals, groups, and entire teams.
 
Zoom – Getting Started
November 7, 10:00 a.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
November 10, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
A great tool for scheduling and hosting virtual meetings, learn how to access Zoom at MSU and explore its settings.
 
Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys
November 14, 10:00 a.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
Forms can help survey classmates, students, coworkers, or any group where feedback is needed. Learn how to create forms and surveys, format, branch, collect data, and share with others.
 
Microsoft Teams – Managing Teams and Settings
November 15, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Specific to collaborating with others, this course will help you understand Team properties, Private Channels, and options for members, owners, and guests. Learn how to change status messages, participate in another Teams tenant, review saved messages, and set notifications.
 
Microsoft Teams – SharePoint Site
November 16, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
This course expands on the collaborative capabilities of Teams to show how it connects to Microsoft SharePoint to store document libraries, create site pages, and use lists. 
 
Zoom – Meetings
November 17, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
This course digs deeper into the functionality of Zoom meetings to show you how to effectively set up and manage breakout rooms, manage recordings and reports, configure advanced polls and quizzes, and understand the best methods for sharing content.
 
Microsoft OneDrive – Working with OneDrive
November 14, 1:30 p.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, rm 1210)
November 27, 10:00 a.m. (Virtual)
Expanding on the basics of OneDrive, learn more about this great storage tool. Discover navigation strategies, explore the desktop app settings and options, manage the accessibility of files and folders, and more.
Can’t attend a live course? Each is available on-demand to watch anytime at SpartansLearn.
Weekly office hours are available for those with questions about content shared in the courses. Find the schedule at SpartansLearn
For any other questions about technology training, please contact train@msu.edu. 
 
 

 

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Check out the September training courses available at no cost to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.
FEATURED TRAINING OF THE MONTH
Outlook – Calendar Basics
September 26, 1:00 p.m.
Outlook is not just for emails! In this exciting course, learn how to streamline your workflow and schedule using the Outlook calendar. Set up an Out of Office email, share your calendar with colleagues, and schedule meetings with multiple people without breaking a sweat using the Scheduling Assistant and Polls tools. Outlook - Calendar Basics is anything but basic!
 
What participants are saying...
“I enjoy the demonstrations and activity time, and the laughs make it even better.”
 
SEPTEMBER TRAININGS
To register for the following virtual instructor-led training courses go to SpartansLearn.
 
OneDrive – Getting Started
September 6, 1:30 p.m.
Access, share, and collaborate on all your files from anywhere. This course will introduce the essential functions of OneDrive, the go-to app for storing data and synchronizing it across other Microsoft applications. Learn how to ensure that work is saved, backed up, and available wherever and whenever access is needed.
 
SharePoint for End Users
September 12, 9:30 a.m.
Join our live training to unlock the power of SharePoint! Discover its amazing features, effortlessly navigate the platform, create dynamic lists, and master the functionality of document libraries. Get ready for an engaging and hands-on learning experience.
 
Zoom – Getting Started
September 16, 10:00 a.m.
Engage new audiences, elevate customer experiences, and get more done together with an all-in-one communication platform. Our trainers will help you explore how Zoom seamlessly brings together remote teams for work that goes wherever you do. This course will cover the basics of Zoom Meetings to include settings prior to a meeting, starting a meeting, and managing meetings. 
 
Zoom – Meetings
September 18, 1:00 p.m.
Unlock the full potential of Zoom and revolutionize your virtual meetings. Dive into the heart of collaboration as you learn to effortlessly orchestrate breakout rooms, harness the power of seamless recording and reporting, spice up engagement with advanced polls and quizzes, and discover the art of content sharing.
 
Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys
September 19, 9:30 a.m.
Forms can help survey classmates, students, coworkers, or any group where feedback is needed. Learn how to create forms and surveys, format, branch, collect data, and share with others.
 
Microsoft OneNote – Getting Started
September 24, 10:00 a.m.
Learn how to seamlessly access information across countless devices and collaborate effortlessly with a legion of users. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how this tool can supercharge your productivity.
 
OneDrive – Working with OneDrive
September 27, 1:30 p.m.
Expanding on the basics of OneDrive, learn more about this great storage tool. Discover navigation strategies, explore the desktop app settings and options, manage accessibility of files and folders, and more.
 
Can’t attend a live course? Watch on-demand anytime at SpartansLearn.
Weekly office hours are available for those with questions about content shared in the courses. Find the schedule at SpartansLearn.
All participants are invited to share anonymous feedback about their course through our End of Course Survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to help shape and inform our future offerings. Congratulations, Tyler Donelson, our quarter 2 drawing winner for completing an End of Course Survey!
For any other questions about technology training, please contact train@msu.edu. 
 
 

AUGUST TECHNOLOGY TRAINING FROM MSU IT
Check out the August training courses available at no cost to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.
 
FEATURED TRAINING OF THE MONTH
SharePoint for End Users - NEW COURSE
August 20, 10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Megan Nicholas
Join our live training to unlock the power of SharePoint! Discover its amazing features, effortlessly navigate the platform, create dynamic lists, and master the functionality of document libraries. Get ready for an engaging and hands-on learning experience!
 
What participants are saying...
“IT Training's classes and information are accessible and easy to understand. The instructors are prompt and make the class engaging.”
 
 
AUGUST SCHEDULE
To register for the following virtual instructor-led training courses go to SpartansLearn.
 
Zoom – Getting Started
August 8, 9:30 a.m.
Engage new audiences, elevate customer experiences, and get more done together with an all-in-one communication platform. Our trainers will help you explore how Zoom seamlessly brings together remote teams for work that goes wherever you do! This course will cover the basics of Zoom Meetings to include settings prior to a meeting, starting a meeting, and managing meetings. 
 
Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys
August 13, 1:30 p.m.
Forms can help survey classmates, students, coworkers, or any group where feedback is needed. Learn how to create forms and surveys, format, branch, collect data, and share with others.
 
Microsoft Teams – Working with Teams
August 14, 2:00 p.m.
This hour-long course is valuable to individuals, teams, and departments looking for a centralized hub for communication, file sharing, and collaboration. Learn how to request a new team or join an existing team, manage channels and tabs, and manage the team’s members, settings, and analytics.
 
OneDrive – Getting Started
August 19, 10:00 a.m.
Access, share, and collaborate on all your files from anywhere! This course will introduce the essential functions of OneDrive, the go-to app for storing data and synchronizing it across other Microsoft applications. Learn how to ensure that work is saved, backed up, and available wherever and whenever access is needed.
 
Zoom – Meetings
August 28, 1:30 p.m.
Unlock the full potential of Zoom and revolutionize your virtual meetings! Dive into the heart of collaboration as you learn to effortlessly orchestrate breakout rooms, harness the power of seamless recording and reporting, spice up engagement with advanced polls and quizzes, and discover the art of content sharing.
 
Outlook – Calendar Basics
August 30, 1:30 p.m.
Outlook is not just for emails! In this exciting course, learn how to streamline your workflow and schedule using the Outlook calendar. Set up an Out of Office email, share your calendar with colleagues, and schedule meetings with multiple people without breaking a sweat using the Scheduling Assistant and Polls tools. Outlook - Calendar Basics is anything but basic!
 
 
Can’t attend a live course? Each is available on-demand to watch anytime at SpartansLearn.
 
Weekly office hours are available for those with questions about content shared in the courses. Find the schedule at SpartansLearn.
 
All participants are invited to share anonymous feedback about their course through our End of Course Survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to help shape and inform our future offerings. Congratulations, Tyler Donelson, our quarter 2 drawing winner for completing an End of Course Survey!
 
For any other questions about technology training, please contact train@msu.edu. 

 
 
What is Microsoft Teams? Microsoft Teams is a communication and collaboration tool which is part of the Microsoft Office365 suite of software applications. In one team workspace, the tool allows for real time collaborative work through chat, as well as file sharing. Other Teams features include calling, asynchronous chat and threaded conversations, meetings, and synchronous video conferencing for up to 250 attendees in a private Teams meeting.
  
Who might consider using Teams? Microsoft Teams might be ideal for instructors and students interested in having one workspace that allows sharing work, editing content collaboratively, storing and sharing files, instant chatting, setting up meetings, and video conferencing!  
 
Why use Teams? There are several reasons why you could choose to use Microsoft Teams. It is a useful tool for organizing content in a collaborative and engaging workspace for either a few individuals or large groups. Teams can be used across multiple devices. It is a free mobile application which students can communicate with regardless of location, without giving out personal contact details. Teams is a great alternative to other synchronous video conferencing tools which might not be available in some countries. 
 
How to use Teams? For teaching and learning with Teams, instructors can request a class team in D2L, set up a Team for a class and then create channels within the team. Channels can be around groups or specific topics. The online tutorial on how to use Microsoft Teams for remote and online learning is a great resource for learning more about Teams. 
 
Where to access Teams? With an MSU net ID, Teams can be accessed by going to spartan365.msu.edu and logging in with your MSU credentials. To learn more about all the features and functions of the tool, the Microsoft Team homepage is a great resource. 
 
Stories/Feedback? We would love to hear from you about your experiences with Microsoft Teams. How are you using Teams in your class? What are your students’ perceptions of Teams and experiences so far? If you would like to share some of your Teams stories (frustrations, joys, surprises) or need more information about Teams, contact the MSU IT Service Desk at ithelp@msu.edu.  
 

Check out December’s courses about collaborative tools training, available at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Outlook – Calendar Basics
December 8, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Discover the full potential of Outlook calendar with our comprehensive training. From setting up to managing your schedule like a pro, this course covers it all. You'll learn how to set your email for "Out of Office" and share your calendar with ease. Plus, our hands-on experience with the Scheduling Assistant and other tools will help you streamline your scheduling process like never before. Join us now and take your productivity to the next level!
 What participants are saying...
“This course explained how to do simple tasks that will help me streamline my workflows."
 

To register for the following virtual and in-person instructor-led training courses go to SpartansLearn.
 
Microsoft Teams – Getting Started
December 5, 10:00 a.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
Teams is one of the best tools at MSU for effective communication and collaboration. Join us as we dive into the basics and share how to chat and host meetings with individuals, groups, and entire teams.
 
Zoom – Getting Started
December 5, 1:30 p.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
A great tool for scheduling and hosting virtual meetings, learn how to access Zoom at MSU and explore its settings.
 
Microsoft Teams – Meetings
December 7, 10:00 a.m. (Virtual)
Explore the settings, tools, and interactive options within a Teams video call meeting. Learn how to schedule and join a meeting, use backgrounds, utilize breakout rooms, and record meetings.
 
Microsoft OneDrive – Getting Started
December 11, 10:00 a.m. (Virtual)
OneDrive is a great place to store files in the cloud, share documents, and ensure document security. Learn about the basics in this entry level course.
 
Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys
December 15, 10:00 a.m. (Virtual)
December 19, 1:30 p.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
Forms can help survey classmates, students, coworkers, or any group where feedback is needed. Learn how to create forms and surveys, format, branch, collect data, and share with others.
 
Microsoft OneDrive- Working with OneDrive
December 19, 10:00 a.m. (In-person, Anthony Hall, Rm 1210)
Expanding on the basics of OneDrive, learn more about this great storage tool. Discover navigation strategies, explore the desktop app settings and options, manage accessibility of files and folders, and more.
 
Can’t attend a live course? Each is available on-demand to watch anytime at SpartansLearn.
Weekly office hours are available for those with questions about content shared in the courses. Find the schedule at SpartansLearn.
For any other questions about technology training, please contact train@msu.edu. 

Check out January’s courses available at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.
Microsoft Teams – Managing Teams and Settings
January 31, 1:30 p.m. (Virtual)
Instructor – Megan Nicholas
Specific to collaborating with others, this course will help you understand Team properties, Private Channels, and options for members, owners, and guests. Learn how to change status messages, participate in another Teams tenant, review saved messages, and set notifications.
What participants are saying...
“This course had LOTS of information and Megan was great at explaining it."
To register for the following virtual instructor-led training courses go to SpartansLearn.
 
Microsoft OneDrive- Working with OneDrive
January 12, 1:30 p.m.
Expanding on the basics of OneDrive, learn more about this great storage tool. Discover navigation strategies, explore the desktop app settings and options, manage accessibility of files and folders, and more.
 
Zoom – Getting Started
January 16, 9:30 a.m.
A great tool for scheduling and hosting virtual meetings, learn how to access Zoom at MSU and explore its settings.
 
Microsoft Teams – SharePoint Site
January 19, 1:30 p.m.
This course expands on the collaborative capabilities of Teams to show how it connects to Microsoft SharePoint to store document libraries, create site pages, and use lists. 
 
Microsoft OneNote – Getting Started
January 22, 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a free training on OneNote where you will be able to see live demonstrations and be able to ask questions to our trainers. Learn how to use OneNote to access information across multiple devices and with multiple users.
 
Can’t attend a live course? Each is available on-demand to watch anytime at SpartansLearn.
Weekly office hours are available for those with questions about content shared in the courses. Find the schedule at SpartansLearn.
For any other questions about technology training, please contact train@msu.edu. 
 

The Collaborative Learning Center supports student success in a variety of ways. Some examples are through our academic success skills workshops, where we teach students how to use the "six strategies of effective learning" in their studies, and through our peer educator training program, where we help peer educators develop more comprehensive techniques to support students both in and out of the classroom. This poster describes the various CLC programs that support student success.

To access a PDF of the "How the Collaborative Learning Center Supports Student Success" poster, click here.
Description of the Poster
HOW THE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING CENTER SUPPORTS STUDENT SUCCESS 
Sam Drake, Jessica Deforest, Sara Morales, Ariel Arnold 
Academic Success Skills Workshops 
Through a variety of workshops and structured study sessions, the CLC can help you get on the path to academic success. Students will learn to set goals, use their time more efficiently, and become better learners. Additionally, students will expand their range of study strategies and learn to analyze course content and assessments in order not just to improve grades, but also to heighten understanding, intellectual development, and long term retention. 
Comments From Students 
“I would recommend this resource to a fellow colleague because I personally came back with a lot of helpful tips that I feel will help me succeed and why wouldn’t I want that for a friend.” – UGS 110 Student 
“I would recommend this resource to a friend because it helped me realize the actual extent of my procrastination, and how that is affecting me. Even now I am getting this worksheet done very quickly after the session and not waiting until later, having to struggle to figure out what was said in the presentation.” – UGS 110 Student 
I would recommend this resource to anyone who is struggling in note taking strategies and processing information in lectures. This was extremely helpful for me, and I think that it would be great for anyone to take! I do not think that there is an instance where I would not recommend this to a friend, because even if you like the note taking strategies that you use, this workshop 
Peer Educator Training  
The CLC provides training and professional development opportunities that are developed to enhance Peer Educators’ skills in supporting their fellow students. Training and professional development opportunities are grounded in research and best practices. Sessions include pedagogy, socio-emotional skills, and university policy and procedures. 
Comments from Students 
I thought this was a great session that should be presented to a wider audience! I think empathy is something that everyone could use a little practice with from time to time – Peer Educator Training Participant 
I really liked the chat back feature. It seems more effective in articulating a response than being asked the same question in person. I liked that the presentation included engaging videos. The polls really helped to express our opinions. The content of the presentation was clear, and I learned a lot. – Peer Educator Training Participant 
Student Interests and Support Survey (SISS) 
The Spartan Interests and Support Survey (SISS) is a university-wide initiative designed to assess how we can best support incoming students. This assessment measures several "non-academic" factors that have been proven to connect to college success. Scores from the assessment will be used to proactively refer students to campus resources and to help us as a university understand what we can do in the future to best support our students. Variables measured are .Positive Self-Concept – Realistic Self-Appraisal, Long Range Goals, Availability Of A Strong Support Person, Non-Traditional Learning, Demonstrated Community Service, Strong Leadership Experience, Navigating the System of Racism (or other “isms”) 
1 in 4: The number of students who indicated that they would most like a job that involves working with people 
15%  The percentage of incoming students who indicated that they did not have a clear plan for their future. 
 
 
This diagram shows the 3 areas in which the CLC supports student success: Academic Success Skills workshops, Students Success Assessment, and Peer Educator Training.