Digital Playground

The next Digital Playground will continue our ClickUp session from last time and take place 9:05 - 9:30 a.m. on April 8. You can join the Zoom session directly. We’ll cover content for both beginning and advanced users. Come hang out and learn something new!

If you missed last month, don’t forget to check out the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions on ClickUp, Gmail, Zoom, and Google Gemini. If you want an invite to the January session, have any questions or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground

Digital Playground’s next session will be on March 11 at 9:05 a.m. You can join the Zoom session directly to learn about this month’s topic: ClickUp. From a beginner’s level, we’ll learn how ClickUp can be used to manage your work through tasks, lists, and tags and how to navigate its various menus.

You can join the Digital Playground Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions on GrackleDocs, Zoom, and Google Gemini. If you want an invite to the session, have any questions, or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground

Digital Playground’s next session will be on January 14 at 9:05 a.m via Zoom. The topic will be about GrackleDocs with a focus on creating accessible Google Docs and Slides. This is a great session for those on the accessibility journey, both novice and experienced.

You can join the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions on Gmail, Zoom, and Google Gemini. If you want an invite to the January session, have any questions, or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground: Google Gemini

Digital Playground’s next fabulous session will be on December 17 at 9 a.m. The topic will be about Google Gemini. We’ll take a look at AI best practices, and how it can help make your work more efficient and fun. We’ll cover topics from entry level tips to more advanced uses like file analysis and image generation.

If you haven’t already, join the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions on Gmail, Zoom, and Title II. If you have any questions or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground

Digital Playground’s next session will be on October 8 at 9 a.m. The topic will be Google Docs. We’ll dive into some of the very useful and more niche things that Google Docs can do including formatting, editing tips, and sharing content among other topics. We’ll also touch on some of Title II related areas like alt text, color, and making documents accessible for all. The Google Calendar invite and Zoom link will be sent out later.

If you haven’t already, join the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions on Gmail, Zoom, and Google Drive organization. If you have any questions or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground

Digital Playground’s next session will be on September 10 at 9 a.m. The discussion will be on using Google Slides in meaningful and creative ways. We’ll explore some of the ways slides can be used to share information, engage viewers, and even function as a simple image editor. We’ll also touch on some of Title II-related areas like alt text, color, and making slides accessible for all.

If you haven’t already, join the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions on Gmail, Zoom, and Google Drive organization. If you have any questions or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground

The next Digital Playground session will be on August 13 at 9 a.m. With summer in full swing, August’s session will be open for drop ins. Please schedule a 15-minute, or longer, session and connect about your topic or question of choice. There are no bad questions, unless you’re asking if you can play a gnome bard in D&D. You are in the driver’s seat and can ask about anything from Gmail to AI tools or you can pop in if you don’t know where to start but think tech can solve the problem.

If you haven’t already, join the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions. If you have any questions or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground

Digital Playground’s next session will be on July 9 at 9 a.m. Elliot Carpenter, from the Office of Classroom Management, will be hosting the session, and the topic will be on TDX. He will share how to customize TDX to create useful reports, streamline work processes, and workflows. You can join the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions on Gmail, Zoom, and Google Drive organization. If you have any questions or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground

Digital Playground’s next session, Zoom: Part 2, will be on May 21 at 9 a.m. This session will build on the previous Digital Playground sessions, covering additional tools and features available in Zoom. If you haven’t already, join the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions on Zoom, Gmail, or Google Drive organization. If you have any questions or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground

The next Digital Playground session will be on April 9 at 9 a.m. Since the topic is open-ended, you can schedule 15 minutes to connect about your topic or question of choice. In May, the Digital Playground topic will be Zoom: Part 2. You can join the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions, such as Gmail and Google Drive organization. If you have any questions or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor (fleen010@umn.edu).

Digital Playground

The next Digital Playground session will be on March 12 at 9 a.m. The topic will be Zoom features and tools. Also, if you haven’t already, join the Google Group to find recordings and resources from previous sessions on Gmail and Google Drive organization. If you have any questions or would like to join the Google group, reach out to Pete Fleenor at fleen010@umn.edu.

Digital Playground

Digital Playground will host its next session on February 12. This session’s topic is “drop in” appointments, where you can schedule a 15 minute session to talk about a tech-related professional development topic of your choice. You can also join the Google Group to ask questions and find recordings and resources from previous sessions on Gmail and Google Drive organization. If you have any questions, reach out to Pete Fleenor at fleen010@umn.edu.