Technology Short Courses

Our Short Courses are just that-- one to three hour workshops to that focus on specific technologies, mainly software and web-based applications. These are hands-on training sessions, so registration is required and seating may be limited.

Fall Workshops

The CTLT team is working on Technology Short Courses for the upcoming academic year. Check back often for updates.

Please note: Due to anticipated renovations, most workshops will be held in other locations this fall. If you have questions about the location of your workshop, contact CTLT@ilstu.edu or call (309) 438-2542.

Registration

Short Courses are open to full- and part-time faculty, A/P, and civil service staff members. Graduate students may be automatically put on a wait list. To see what courses you've already signed up for, log in to the My.IllinoisState.edu Event Registration System.

ReggieNet
Creating Articles for News.IllinoisState
Formstack
OUCampus

ReggieNet: Rubrics

Location: ITDC 108

Tuesday, August 27 • 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Wednesday, August 28 • 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Rubrics, a long-requested feature in ReggieNet, are finally here! This workshop will introduce you to this new tool, show you how to construct rubrics and associate them with assignments, tests and quizzes, and more. You’ll also see how students can view rubric-based feedback. Registration is required.

Creating Articles for News.IllinoisState

Location: Alumni Center 117

Thursday, August 8 • 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, September 17 • 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12 • 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn how to use the News.IllinoisState.edu content management system, powered by WordPress, to add news articles, tag them to feed to multiple locations (including your website), insert images, photo galleries, and more. This workshop is open to faculty and staff only. Registration is required.

Formstack for Beginners

Location: State Farm Hall of Business 22E

Wednesday, August 28 • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, August 29 • 9 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Discover how to build and update forms using Formstack, Illinois State’s primary, non-research form creation tool. You will learn how to download forms submissions data and set up notifications. Completing this training is a prerequisite for using Formstack. Registration is required.

(Please note: Qualtrics is the recommended survey platform for research. Learn more at About.IllinoisState.edu/SurveyOptions.

OUCampus

Location: ITDC 108
Monday, August 26 • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: State Farm Hall of Business 22E
Tuesday, August 27 • 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Learn how to update your unit’s website using OUCampus, Illinois State’s primary content management system. You will be given access to your website(s) and trained to add, edit, and publish content, including links and PDFs. You’ll also learn how to request more complex website updates from the WEB staff, such as photo and layout changes. Registration is required.

If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in a CTLT event, please contact the front desk at (309) 438-2542.