This is the second step in the REDCap training series. In this training we will cover basic and intermediate features such as: • Outputting data automatically with calculated fields • Collecting the same data points multiple times with longitudinal and one-to-many data collection • Standardizing your data to industry standards with ontologies and the REDCap Instrument Library • Ways to customize your data entry experience with action tags • Viewing data with reports, dashboards, and charts...

This course will show you how to utilize applications in a channel, meeting, or chat to extend the capabilities of your team. We will talk about using personal applications to help streamline and organize your work within Microsoft Teams. The apps covered in this course include OneNote, Forms, Planner, and Viva Learning. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for your department, team, or...

Unlock the full potential of generative artificial intelligence tools by learning the art of effective prompting in this foundational training session. Participants will learn key principles of crafting clear, concise and contextually relevant prompts to get the best responses from an AI tool. This session will cover basic best practices for a beginner level of knowledge in prompting, including administrative tasks, academic support and research help, while also identifying common pitfalls and...

First come, first served.; computers are available. HSO Staff will be available to:Answer questions about conducting human subjects research.Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system.Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies.Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an...

This is the third step in the REDCap training series. In this training, we will cover survey configuration and distribution such as: Allowing potential participants to self-initiate participation in your study with public surveys Manually and automatically sending surveys Administering electronic consent (e-consent) forms Controlling survey access with conditional logic and survey login This training is a demo and not hands-on. After this training you will have a basic understanding of...

This course is designed for users who would like to gain a better understanding about one of the key collaboration tools within Microsoft Teams — meetings. We will cover scheduling a meeting, as well as how to use the controls and features available during the meeting, such as breakout rooms. After the meeting is over, we will teach you how to access recordings, in-meeting chat, notes, and files. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To...

Copilot Enterprise is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant tool designed to respond to user queries in a conversational manner. This tool can be an invaluable asset, offering assistance in tasks ranging from answering questions, providing information, to generating content. The goal of Copilot Enterprise is to enhance productivity by helping you automate repetitive tasks, learn new concepts, problem solve, and more, all while keeping your data safe. This introductory level...

The Improving Scholarly Communication sessions are a three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. These workshops are hosted by Paul Casella (Academic/Scientific Editorial Manager; Office of Faculty Affairs and Development) and will take place in-person during the Summer of 2025.Session 2 - Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications (Friday, August 8 from 11am-12pm; University Capitol Centre)This course reviews...

Take your prompting skills to the next level in this advanced AI prompting session. Designed for users who already understand the basics, this session dives deeper into prompt engineering techniques to generate more precise, creative, and impactful generative artificial intelligence responses.Participants will explore advanced prompting strategies including multi-step task execution, structured output formatting, and iterative refinement through practical application and project development. The...

Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the summer sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof or visit the southeast lawn.

Discover which supported instructional technologies the University of Iowa provides to instructors and students, and learn more about the process for getting new technologies approved.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and instructional technology. To learn more about the services we offer, please...

This set of two workshops brings together national expertise and campus-based support for teaching with writing and assignment design. In session 1, Dan Melzer, author of Engaging Ideas, describes writing across the curriculum programs with a focus on how writing assignments can promote student learning in the age of AI. Session 2 provides an overview of evidence-based strategies to make assignments more engaging, meaningful and equitable. Co-hosted by the Center for Teaching and the Writing...

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

ICON (Iowa Courses Online) is the Learning Management System at the University of Iowa, and is primarily powered by Canvas, but there is even more to know about ICON. Join this session for an introduction to ICON's basic user interface, how to manage your account settings, and learn about the tools available in an ICON course site.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences...

Top Hat has several options to engage students with in-class quizzes, surveys, and discussions, as well as attendance features that connect to the ICON gradebook. Learn how to get started with this platform and get ideas to adapt it to your courses.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and...

Learn how to copy an ICON course for a new semester in this step by step workshop. We'll cover settings, integrated tools, and common pitfalls to avoid.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and instructional technology. To learn more about the services we offer, please visit our website at teach.its...

This is the fourth step in the REDCap training series. In this training we will cover advanced features such as: Importing data from a CSV file Ways to customize your data entry experience with form display logic Making your forms more dynamic and personalized with context aware smart variables Sending automated, conditional email alerts Ensuring data is high quality by executing data quality rules, creating data 'missingness' codes, and opening data queries Register by clicking the...

This class will focus on tips and techniques for carrying out a successful literature search in support of a systematic review. Topics will include techniques for developing search strategies, deciding which databases to search and how to seek out grey literature for a given topic. There will also be discussion on selecting journals for hand searching, documenting search strategies, and saving and organizing references.We suggest that “Nuts and Bolts of a Systematic Review” be taken before...

Anthology Ally is a powerful tool in your ICON courses. It provides instructors guidance and feedback on accessibility issues in their course sites and offers students multiple formats for downloading and using course materials. Join us to learn how this tool works, how you can make your course sites more accessible, and how it can increase students' ability to engage with your course materials.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and...

This course is designed for anyone who creates a team or has been given the team owner role in an existing team. Team owners have access to settings and capabilities that members do not see. This training will discuss how best to create a team, choose settings based upon your needs, and manage the team throughout its existence. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for your department, team...

This training will provide an in-depth look at TriNetX and show you how to use the tool. We will go through building a study, searching for a specific population, and finally what information you can gather from the specific cohort. We will also discuss next steps on getting data extracted for research. After this training you will have a thorough understanding of how to use TriNetX and what the process is to get data extracted for research studies. Register by clicking the virtual event link...

Please join us via Zoom for an info session to learn more about the MSW program in Des Moines at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center. Click here to join: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/94610615429 Questions? Contact Melanie at melanie-reed@uiowa.edu 

Elements of Success is a platform developed at the University of Iowa for students to better understand their course performance. This session gives an overview of the platform and how it can be incorporated into courses and how to set it up.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and learning data, and advanced classroom and instructional...

Learn about Gradescope, an ideal tool for assessing and providing feedback for student assignments, including written formulas, graphs, calculations, and other kinds of work that cannot be easily graded through SpeedGrader. Gradescope is especially suited for large classes with complex assessment teams.Register for event.The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology provides expertise, tools, and services to optimize teaching and learning through learning sciences research, ICON, teaching and...