Technology Training
MSU IT provides no-cost training about collaborative tools to all students, faculty, and staff. Check out the following courses available in October and visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.
Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys
Thursday, October 9, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Looking to gather valuable insights from your classmates, students, or coworkers? Microsoft Forms is your go-to tool! Discover how to effortlessly create engaging forms and surveys, customize their format, add branching logic, collect data seamlessly, and share them with ease. Unlock the power of feedback and make informed decisions with confidence.
Microsoft Teams – Getting Started
Wednesday, October 15, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Microsoft 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.
OneDrive – Working with OneDrive
Tuesday, October 21, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dive deeper into Microsoft OneDrive and uncover its true potential. Master navigation techniques, explore the desktop app’s features and settings, and learn how to seamlessly manage and share your files and folders with ease. Get ready to enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow.
Microsoft OneNote – Getting Started
Wednesday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Get rid of your traditional pen and paper and uncover features of the most versatile note-taking tool, Microsoft OneNote. Learn the basics of OneNote, a digital note-taking app that provides a single place for keeping all notes, research, plans, and information.
SpartansLearn: Live and on-demand training for the MSU community
Technology training is available online at SpartansLearn.msu.edu. Whether on campus, fully remote, or a mix of modalities, MSU IT offers a variety of training options for those with busy schedules. In-person training courses, virtual-led training courses, and on-demand course recordings are available in addition to weekly office hours for those who have questions or need help.
Trainings are offered at no-cost to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. Learn about collaboration tools like Zoom, Spartan 365, and specific Microsoft apps like Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, and Forms.
Additional training opportunities specific to teaching and learning are also available on SpartansLearn during the fall and spring semesters.
SpartansLearn.msu.edu homepage
MSU IT offers a number of academic technology training opportunities for Spartans who use D2L (Desire2Learn). Visit https://help.d2l.msu.edu to view resources, enroll in self-paced courses, and browse documentation libraries.
elevateU: Self-paced professional development training
MSU HR and MSU IT sponsor elevateU, an e-learning tool that can be accessed from the convenience of your computer or mobile device at no charge as part of our ongoing commitment to continuing MSU employee development.
Login and get started today at elevateu.percipio.com.
View a short elevateU Overview video.
Web Accessibility
The Instructional Technology and Development team keeps an up-to-date list of accessibility classes and workshops available to colleges and departments.