Time | Event Title | Location |
7:30am – 5:00pm | Registration and Badge Pick-up | Hoosier |
8:00am -10:00am | Mastering GenAI Tools with Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express presented by Adam Wolf
This session explores the use of GenAI in Adobe products like Firefly and Express that allow users to produce stunning visuals and presentations with remarkable speed and ease. Experienced graphic designers will share tips on generating images, crafting text prompts, editing with AI, and using templates to help you leverage Adobe's GenAI tools effectively and efficiently. | Dogwood |
8:00am-12:00pm | MOR Leadership Workshop presented by David Sweatman
The 3-parts of this session facilitated by MOR Associates will build from focus on the leader, to our teams, to the organization as a whole. Session will be highly interactive and include post-conference follow-ups to enhance accountability for leaderly behavior changes. Individuals are welcome and can benefit from this session regardless of if they've participated in a previous MOR leadership experience. Part 1: Leaderly check-in and habits Part 2: Team Part 3: Organization change | Frangipani |
8:00am – 10:00am | Improve your website with Siteimprove presented by Greg Polit
Siteimprove is a website governance tool available to all university units through IU’s enterprise contract. Training will focus on how to use Siteimprove [https://go.iu.edu/siteimprove] to help improve your website utilizing Accessibility, Quality Assurance, and Policy modules. It will also cover strategies for improving your website’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO) utilizing Marketing Analytics and Enterprise SEO modules that have been recently added to our enterprise contract. | Georgian |
8:00am-12:00pm | FutureForward: The Value of Human Skills in the Evolving Technological Landscape presented by Meisha Colbert
The world of work is rapidly changing due to emerging technological, economic, and societal trends – from artificial intelligence to human and technical skills, to professional mobility and career evolution – making it essential for higher education institutions to reimagine how it upskills and reskills its staff, faculty, and students. This immersive workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving technological landscape and its impact on the workforce. Participants will gain valuable insights into the essential human skills needed to thrive in this dynamic environment and will be equipped with practical tools and resources to effectively adapt to ongoing changes. | Maple |
8:00am-10:00am | Level Up: Uncover Your Skills and Advocate for Your Next Role presented by Jean Redfern
Have you ever hesitated to apply for a job because you weren't sure if you were qualified? You aren't alone: Data shows women and minoritized genders tend to self-exclude from hiring pools. In this workshop, we will brainstorm unexpected ways that your experiences really DO fit the job. | Oak |
8:00am-10:00am | Leveraging macOS Speech-to-Text Technology for Your Daily Work presented by Thomas Gregg
This workshop will introduce you to text-to-speech and other tools built into macOS that can assist with daily tasks while working. You will be learning how to use Voice Control (including custom commands) along with the Automator app, Shortcuts app, and Vocal Shortcuts. Use of a headset microphone is not required but is recommended for this workshop. If you have one, bring it to the workshop. If you would like to acquire one, see our offices listing of recommended headsets. | Persimmon |
8:00am-10:00am | "I Learn So Much More with This Format": A Gamified Online Course that Promoted Student Engagement and Success presented by Chongning Sun
We will showcase a gamified online course and its impact on student success. To motivate engagement in a historically challenging gateway course, we incorporated three gaming elements: an incentive system, an additive grading system, and customizable learning pathways. We will discuss the effects of these design choices on students’ motivation and course performance using research data collected from Su23 to Fa24 and conclude with the implications of this gamified design in reducing DFW rates. | Sassafras |
10:00am-12:00pm | Building a custom AI chat application in .Net 9.0 using the Semantic Kernel and your own data presented by David Hanson
The session will be an introduction to the materials and the git repository where the base codebase is located. Then we'll do a workshop where software developers can bring their laptops and go through a tutorial to make a custom chat application using the AI at IU Azure environment and the .Net Semantic Kernel. 20 Minute introduction/demo 40 Minutes coding 30 Minute wrap-up/demo Pre-requisites - familiarity with software development. VS Code and .Net 9.0 SDK installed on your laptop | Dogwood |
10:00am-12:00pm | Siteimprove for developers presented by Greg Polit
Siteimprove is a website governance tool available to all university units through IU’s enterprise contract. Training will focus on how IU developers can use Siteimprove [https://go.iu.edu/siteimprove] to optimize their websites and web applications utilizing Accessibility, Enterprise SEO, and Performance modules. Training will be conducted by our Siteimprove partners and IU’s power users. | Georgian |
10:00am-12:00pm | Become a Design Practitioner presented by Chris Basham
You don't need to be a designer or have a designer on your team to practice design. Workshop participants will learn through activities how to conduct user research; guide application and website strategy with research findings; and explore solutions to tackle your users' challenges. Come away with practical skills and techniques that can help you improve the experience for your users. | Oak |
10:00am-12:00pm | Leveraging Windows 11 Speech-to-Text Technology for Your Daily Work presented by Thomas Gregg
This workshop will introduce you to text-to-speech tool built into Windows 11 that can assist with daily tasks while working. You will be learning how to use Voice Access, including Voice Shortcuts. Use of a headset microphone is not required but is recommended for this workshop. If you have one, bring it to the workshop. If you would like to acquire one, see our offices listing of recommended headsets. | Persimmon |
10:00am-12:00pm | Unizin Data in Action: Empowering Educators with Synthetic Data presented by Bob Spoonmore
Dive into the world of synthetic data with our hands-on workshop on the Unizin Data Platform (UDP)! Discover the possibilities of synthetic data and how it can improve your understanding of student learning. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and create Tableau visualizations that address real-world questions. This interactive session is designed to spark your curiosity and enhance your data skills. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the future of learning data! | Sassafras |
12:00pm-2:00pm | Storage 101: Storage Options for Research Computingpresented by Forrest Greenwood
This entry-level workshop will introduce attendees to the various options for digital storage available through UITS Research Technologies, including Slate, Geode, and the Scholarly Data Archive (SDA). All digital storage options are not made equal, and all have various benefits and tradeoffs. With this in mind, this workshop seeks to empower users to confidently make educated decisions about which types of storage work best for their particular needs and use cases. | Dogwood |
12:00pm-2:00pm | Lead from Where You Are - Stronger Together: Coaching, Trust, and Team Growth presented by Cathy Williams
Lead from Where You Are – Stronger Together: Coaching, Trust, and Team Growth, is an interactive workshop for anyone looking to develop leadership skills that drive results. Whether in a leadership role or not, coaching can help foster trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This session provides practical strategies to empower others, build accountability, and enhance communication. Walk away with the tools to positively influence team dynamics and drive success in any environment. | Frangipani |
12:00pm-2:00pm | Conversations with IT Services presented by Matt Kleine
ITCP will host a 2-hour session to help facilitate conversations between IT support with IT services that UITS provides. Showcased will be eight services in 10-minute round-table presentations with time for questions and answers. Groups will rotate through 4 service owners, then after a short break, they will rotate through a second set of 4 presenters. Time for networking and continuation of conversations started earlier will be provided at the end of the session. | Georgian |
12:00pm-2:00pm | Designing content for effective digital signage campaignspresented by Mark Kunoff
Learn best practices in designing effective promotional content for IU’s digital signage network. Topics will include: • Content formatting guidelines and strategies • University-wide and campus-wide deployments approvals process • Methods and tools for accessibility quality assurance | Oak |
12:00pm-2:00pm | Voice in, voice out: a two-way talk presented by Tiana Deckard
From voice assistants to read aloud features, assistive tech is more mainstream and pervasive than ever. Learn how to structure content for voice control and text-to-speech by using voice control and text-to-speech (TTS), crafting content that reads naturally with TTS, structuring navigation elements for intuitive voice control, and identifying and avoiding common speech interaction pitfalls. Bring a device and headset to explore using built-in tech to make life simpler for everyone. | Persimmon |
12:00pm-4:00pm | Juniper Mist – Deep Dive and Demo
In this session, we’ll explore why Juniper Mist has been named the top wired and wireless solution by Gartner four years running — and why the world’s leading universities and enterprises are standardizing on it. You’ll hear how our industry leading, AI-Native platform is redefining network operations and delivering real-world results, like a 90% reduction in trouble tickets. | State Room East |
12:00pm-4:00pm | Mindfulness for IT Administrators: Managing Stress, Enhancing Focus, and Improving Well-being presented by Kelly Zimmerman
In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of IT administration, maintaining mental clarity and emotional balance is essential. This interactive workshop explores practical mindfulness techniques tailored for IT professionals to reduce stress, improve focus, and foster overall well-being. Through guided exercises and real-world applications, you'll learn how to navigate daily challenges with greater calm, enhance productivity, and build resilience. Whether you're managing complex systems or responding to urgent issues, these mindfulness strategies will help you stay grounded and perform at your best. | Walnut |
2:00pm-4:00pm | Extreme Campus Fabric Switching Workshop
Extreme Campus Fabric, also known as Fabric Connect, is a cutting-edge network virtualization technology that simplifies and automates network operations. Built on the robust IEEE 802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging (SPBm) and IETF RFC 6329 IS-IS Extensions, it delivers seamless Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking services through a single protocol. This innovative solution ensures a zero-touch core, requiring only edge provisioning, which drastically reduces configuration complexity and enhances network agility. With features like full IP multicast support, seamless L2 and L3 extensions, and robust security through hypersegmentation, Extreme Campus Fabric is designed to provide superior application availability and rapid service delivery, making it the ideal choice for modern, dynamic campus environments In this workshop, we will cover the concepts of Extreme Campus Fabric: • Discuss, Enable, and Test L2 VSN – Virtual Service Network • Enable IP Shortcuts for routing • Redistribute IP Routes over ISIS • Discuss, Enable and Test: - L3 VSN for advanced routing - Connectivity Fault Management - Multicast Routing - Transparent UNI - Fabric Attach for EXOS switch - Security, Simplicity and Agility of the Extreme Networks Fabric Connect solution
| Georgian |
2:00pm-4:00pm | I wiped my hard drive! And Other Uncomfortable Conversations presented by Billie Jean Barry
For those who have been in customer service, we've all experienced situations where conversations with clients go awry or escalate very quickly. In this workshop not only will we get to discuss ways do de-escalate situations with different examples and work in teams on how they would approach certain topics, we will also try to share stories on how we handled a confrontation or to ask the group on how that conversation could be handled differently. | Frangipani |
