Weekly Feed—September 16, 2024
- Need Technology Support?
- Technology Workshops, Week of Sep. 16
- KSU Technology Guide for Faculty & Staff
- Upgrade to Windows 11 Today!
Need Technology Support?
Do you or your students need help using technology at KSU? UITS is here for you!
Contact the KSU Service Desk for Support
Visit us in person:
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Kennesaw: Sturgis Library, Suite 4500 (New location!)
- Marietta: Academic Building, Lower Level
Call:
470-578-6999 (Students should call 470-578-3555)
Email:
service@kennesaw.edu (Students should email studenthelpdesk@kennesaw.edu)
Sign Up for Technology Training
Technology Workshops
UITS offers live virtual workshops throughout the year! Join us so you can master technology and be even more effective—and efficient—at work! Browse our selection of technology workshops.
One-on-One Technology Training
Would you like to have a one-on-one training session to address specific questions or cover a portion of an application? Follow these instructions to sign up for one-on-one training on any of the following:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- OneDrive
- Teams
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- D2L Brightspace
- SmartBoard
- MediaSpace
- DocuSign
Group Technology Training
Want customized technology training for your class, department, or other group? UITS is happy to help! We offer group training by request on any of the applications listed above. Presentations can be modified to fit within the time constraints of one or multiple meetings.
Technology Workshops, Week of Sep. 16
UITS offers a variety of technology workshops each semester—this week's offerings are listed below. Check out our complete selection on our website!
We are also happy to provide technology training one-one-one or for your group or class by request.
AI at KSU: Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot
Join us for an engaging workshop delving into the exciting world of Microsoft Copilot, a powerful AI (artificial intelligence) tool that can generate text, images, and summaries. Learn best practices for using Copilot securely to protect your data as you ask Copilot to answer questions, generate creative content, and even proofread your writing. Whether you’re looking to write a compelling story, create a unique image, or simply make your day-to-day tasks easier, this workshop will help you master AI at KSU!
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 10–11 a.m.—Register for this workshop
Excel Basics: Getting Started
In this beginner Excel workshop, participants will learn the basics of formatting, tables, and get comfortable using essential Excel tools.
Monday, Sep. 16, 2–3 p.m.—Register for this workshop
Excel Basics: Simple Formulas and Functions
In this supplemental beginner Excel workshop, users will learn how to use basic formulas using functions like SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, LEFT, RIGHT, and COUNT.
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2–3 p.m.—Register for this workshop
Excel: Tables, Charts, and Pivot Tables
Unlock the full potential of Excel for dynamic data presentation and analysis. Learn to format tables, create column, pie, and line charts, and utilize pivot tables and charts. Join this workshop to master the art of analyzing large datasets effectively.
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2–3:30 p.m.—Register for this workshop
Finding Data in Tables in Excel
Master the art of data retrieval in Excel with VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and INDEX/MATCH functions. This workshop is designed for those who have a basic understanding of Excel and are ready to delve deeper into its powerful data-finding capabilities.
Thursday, Sep. 19, 2–3 p.m.—Register for this workshop
Power Query in Excel
Power Query is a data transformation and data preparation engine. Learn how to import or connect to external data, and then shape that data (i.e., remove a column, change a data type, or merge tables) in ways that meet your needs. Then, you can load your query into Excel to create charts and reports. Join this workshop and optimize your data workflow!
Friday, Sep. 20, 2–3 p.m.—Register for this workshop
KSU Technology Guide for Faculty & Staff
This Fall, UITS debuted our brand-new KSU Technology Guide for Faculty & Staff. This resource clarifies the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” “how,” and “why” of accessing technology services, software, hardware, support, and processes at KSU. Check it out!
A KSU technology guide for students is coming soon! In the meantime, please see this resource.
Upgrade to Windows 11 Today!
Windows 11 offers a range of exciting new features and enhanced security, which is more crucial than ever. The best part? Familiar applications like Outlook and Office remain unchanged, so you can enjoy the benefits of the upgrade without disruption.
Faculty and staff: If you have not yet upgraded to Windows 11, please do so at your earliest convenience. This update will require a restart within 24 hours and will take about 20 minutes to complete.
All KSU computers must be upgraded to Windows 11 in Fall 2024. Beginning October 21, UITS will enable an automatic update for all computers still using Windows 10.
How to upgrade to Windows 11:
- Open Software Center:
- Click the Start menu.
- With the Start menu open, begin typing Software Center.
- Locate and open the Software Center application.
- Initiate installation:
- In the Software Center window, select Updates on the left side.
- Select the available Windows 11 version.
- Click Install to start the upgrade process. This part of the process may take up to 2 hours. You will be able to continue to use your computer during this time.
- Restart to complete your installation.
- Once the download and installation are complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
- Save any open work and proceed with the Restart. The Restart process may take up to 20 minutes. You will not be able to use your computer during this time.
Detailed instructions for upgrading to Windows 11
Questions? UITS is here for you! Contact the KSU Service Desk for support.
