by Layne Nordgren

 

Check out the schedule of Spring 2020 technology workshops at https://www.plu.edu/itech/workshops/ along with full workshop descriptions and registration information. Sixteeen workshops are offered on a diversity of topics, such as:

• Tips for Taming Your Gmail Inbox
• Editing Images with Photoshop
• Adding Interactivity to Videos with Edpuzzle
• Make Your Own Music with GarageBand
• Trello Basics: Managing Tasks & Projects
• Backups and Data Security at PLU
• Intermediate Excel
• Easy Steps for Making Your Course Content Accessible
• Getting Started with Qualtrics Surveys
• Visual Design for Non-Designers

For a complete listing of workshops and their full descriptions, see the workshop listings page. Here you can register for the workshops. You’ll receive an email confirmation and the workshop will be added to your Google Calendar.

Online Cybersecurity Awareness Training

The Home Internet Security Course provides basic cybersecurity training for PLU students, faculty, and staff. Eight short interactive modules cover key cybersecurity topics for staying safe online. Topics of the modules are listed below.

To access the training, go to the knowledgebase document Cybersecurity Training for Students where you can get the link, username, and password to access the course. You’ll need your PLU ePass username and password to access this page.

Curriculum Modules

• Module 1: Passwords
• Module 2: Online Banking Security
• Module 3: Keeping Your Identity Safe
• Module 4: Avoiding Malware
• Module 5: Keeping Personal Information Confidential
• Module 6: Protecting Children Online
• Module 7: Securing Your Home Network
• Module 8: Email & Attachments Safety

Customized Workshops

If you have a particular need for specialized and customized technology workshops for your class or department, contact Misty Berlin (berlinm@plu.edu, 253-535-7260) and we’ll do our best to meet your specific needs. Instructional Technologies provides a Design Lab with computers and software for digital editing projects. The Digital Design Lab is located on the first floor of the Library near the Help Desk.

Consultations

Need one-on-one assistance with technology? Contact itech@plu.edu to schedule a consultation. We’ll find the right staff to assist you with your technology project.