ITS Training Resources


ITS offers workshops for technology training to support the various technologies utilized across campus.   Hands-on workshops with additional training documents and video tutorials allows users across campus to learn new skills and effectively use the resources available.  Learn more below! 
 

ITS Training Documentation


Check out a collection of ITS Training Documents and Video Tutorials.  This resource area grows and changes over time with new technologies and changes in technology.  Please check back often to see new resources. 

 

 

ITS Training Sessions


  • Microsoft Forms Training:
  • Let's Build a Presentation in Canva!
  • Adobe Sign Training
  • What is ChatGPT?
  • New To Campus?
  • Microsoft OneDrive Training:
  • Adobe Sign Training:
  • Microsoft Office 365 Overview:
  • Tired of Powerpoint?
  • Canva Overview
  • Learning Stream Users Group Meeting:
  • Password Locker Apps:
  • Sharepoint/Teams Training:
Fall and Spring Sessions
Are you looking for a way to easily create surveys, quizzes, and polls?  Microsoft Forms, included in your PSU Office 365 account, will allow you to do just that!  
 
Learn more about using this tool that will allow you to invite others to respond using almost any web browser or mobile device.  You can also see real time results as submissions are entered and view built in analytics to evaluate responses.  Forms will also allow you to export the results to Excel for further analysis.  As a reminder, MS Forms should not be used to collect  sensitive or confidential data.
 

You can SIGN UP for this training through ITS.  The trainings are held at the Gorilla Geeks office in 109 Whitesitt Hall.  Apr 13, 2023 3 pm.

 

Spring Session

Looking for a free, easy design tool that a non-graphic artist can use? You will love Canva! Join us to learn what this tool offers. You can SIGN UP for this training through ITS. The trainings are held at the Gorilla Geeks office in 109 Whitesitt Hall. Apr 18 2023 9am.

 

Spring Session

Rid your life of paper! Learn how to set up documents for electronic signature and workflow using Adobe Sign. You can SIGN UP for this training through ITS. The trainings are held at the Gorilla Geeks office in 109 Whitesitt Hall.  Apr 18, 2023 2 pm.

 

Spring Session

Join us to learn the basics about ChatGPT. At this session we will set up an account, experiment, and leave you with ideas about how ChatGPT can automate your work life and personal life. We will also discuss security dangers and how to navigate ChatGPT safely. Be sure to bring your phone to this session as ChatGPT requires multi factor authentication. You can SIGN UP for this training through ITS. The trainings are held at the Gorilla Geeks office in 109 Whitesitt Hall. Apr 25 2023 3pm.

 

Fall and Spring Sessions Offered

Are you a new employee at PSU? Register for New to PSU IT Orientation to learn the ins and outs of available PSU Information Technology. The one hour training session will include a general session on how to navigate the Pittsburg State University website, how to access and get the most out of Outlook email, and how to get around in GUS, the campus administrative system and how to enter time worked and absences in GUS Cloud.  Find how to locate your electronic pay stub, access campus documents, reset passwords, use the campus email and calendaring system, find important job related information, and sign-up for additional technology trainings. Register for any of the below dates/times.  We will meet in The Gorilla Geeks Training Room located in 109 Whitesitt Hall.

Spring 2023 Schedule:
Thursday Jan 12th: 9:00 am, 1:30 pm
Tuesday Jan 17th: 9:00 am, 1:30 pm
Thursday Jan 19th: 9:00 am, 1:30 pm
Tuesday Jan 24th: 1:30 pm
Thursday Jan 26th: 1:30 pm
Beginning in Feb we will offer this training every TH at 1:30 each week.
Need another time?  Contact us at 620-235-4600 or email David Nance dnance@pittstate.edu to discuss other dates.

Fall Session

Learn how to store files in the MS OneDrive (cloud) and how to automatically sync storage with your computer. Trainer: Jon Cooper Tuesday, 11/29 11:00 Gorilla Geeks Training Room, 109 Whitesitt Hall

Sign up here!

 

Fall Session

Adobe Sign: Rid your life of paper! Learn how to set up documents for electronic signature and workflow. 

Trainers: Darrell Whitman and Gina Henry Matter Thursday, 12/1 3:00 Gorilla Geeks Training Room, 109 Whitesitt Hall

Sign up here!

 

Fall Session

MS Office 365 Overview: You will leave with an understanding of what tools you have access to with the PSU Office 365 account. 

Facilitators: Tim Pearson and Angela Neria Thursday 12/1 9:00 Gorilla Geeks Training Room, 109 Whitesitt Hall

Sign up here!

 

Fall Session

Tired of Powerpoint?  In this session you will learn about 2 additional (free) tools that will help you create engaging presentations.  Canva and Prezi slideshow tools will be discussed and demonstrated. 

Trainer: Angela Neria Monday, 12/5 2:00 Gorilla Geeks Training Room, 109 Whitesitt Hall

Sign up here!

 

Fall Session

Canva Overview: Looking for a free, easy design tool that a (NON) graphic artist can use?  You will love Canva! Join us to learn what this tool offers. 

Facilitator: Angela Neria Wednesday, 12/7 3:00 Gorilla Geeks Training Room, 109 Whitesitt Hall

Sign up here!

 

 

Fall Session

Learning Stream Users Group Meeting: Join fellow ABC Signup licensees to share and learn about this diverse product. 

Facilitators: David Nance and Colton Montgomery​ Tuesday, 12/6 9:00 Gorilla Geeks Training Room, 109 Whitesitt Hall

Sign up here!

 

Fall Session
Password Locker Apps: A Password Manager is a tool that allows you to generate, store and manage all your passwords securely.  Most password managers will also allow you to store other information like all those secret questions.  Instead of having 100's of passwords to remember you just have to remember one.Join us to learn more! 
Trainer: Amanda Williams Tuesday, 12/6 2:00 Gorilla Geeks Training Room, 109 Whitesitt Hall

Sign up here!

 

Fall Session

Sharepoint/Teams Training: This session will cover these two MS tools, the differences, and how to manage them effectively. 

Trainers: Luecrita Haraughty and Jon Cooper  Thursday, 12/8 2:00 Gorilla Geeks Training Room, 109 Whitesitt Hall

Sign up here!

 


Gorilla Geeks  -  109 Whitesitt Hall  -  620-235-4600  -  geeks@pittstate.edu