Chat GPT has become wildly popular but you can get burned. Discover how to use Chat GPT (and Microsoft’s Copilot) responsibly to save time without making all your content sound “GPT-bland.”. In this session you’ll learn: How to cite Chat GPT and check for accuracy (yes, it’s sometimes wrong) Some prompt ideas for realistic training…
In this CETL session, we will utilize basic Excel functions to create meaningful reports. We will walk through three basic projects using various Excel functions to format a student roster, analyze a gradebook, and construct a basic budget workbook. Define an Excel Worksheet VS Workbook Define a CSV File Identify the proper functions to create…
In the digital age, smartphones have become our constant companions, connecting us to a world of information and social networks. However, an increasing dependence on smartphones can often lead to unhealthy habits and a sense of disconnection from real life. Sometimes even checking your phone's calendar or weather app can inadvertently lead to a productivity…
“Yacht Rock” describes songs from the 70s and 80s about leisure, relaxation, and a laid-back lifestyle. Do you wish you could go back to a time that was more laid back and less stressful? In the post-COVID landscape, national data suggest an increase in job-related stress, mental health concerns, and job burnout. Come sail away…
Building on our previous Excel session, this CETL session will focus on employing fundamental Excel functions to generate informative reports. Our goal is to craft a straightforward budget workbook for projects, utilizing a range of Excel formulas and functions to achieve this. Objectives: Identify the proper functions to create a simple budget workbook Construct a…
We’re constantly being told that AI will revolutionize the way we all work and what we do, but can you imagine ever not using PowerPoint? It just feels like it’s too embedded into everything to be cast aside. Fortunately, Microsoft, and others, are also incorporating AI tools into PowerPoint, allowing people to benefit from the…
To-Do lists are even more popular today with mobile and desktop apps that aim to help us stay productive. But the question is: are they being used to their full potential? This session will cover To-Do lists such as To Do, a Microsoft application available to everyone at WesternU. Best practices and common mistakes to…
Welcome to 2024! Staying productive and avoiding disruptions is always easier said than done. This CETL session will cover how to organize your calendar and tasks into manageable pieces. Now with everything in place, the perfect calendar and to-do list ready to go what happens when disruptions happen? This session will cover how to manage…
Jumpstart your 2024 with a curated list of Excel features designed to supercharge your productivity! Join us in March for an exclusive session, where we'll spotlight a handpicked selection of Excel features, including newly released tools such as the Navigation tab, data insertion and extraction from images, and the TOCOL formula. Together we will navigate…
The human brain has its limits when it comes to memory! Join us for an interactive session where you'll learn how to create a meaningful and intentional checklist to ensure project success. We'll watch a brief video, "The Checklist Manifesto by Dr. Atul Gawande," presented by the Productivity Game, and discuss the vital role of…
