IT4U Collaboration Webinars

IT4U is a series of interactive webinars brought to you by Information and Technology Services. The IT4U Collaboration Series focuses on tips and techniques for working with Google, CTools, Box and other tools.

The U-M Teaching and Technology Collaborative offers hands-on sessions on Google, CTools, and many other topics.

Upcoming Live Webinars

Please note: Only U-M faculty, staff and students can register for live webinars. The webinar recordings are public. If you need assistance with webinar registration or recording playback, contact the ITS Service Center.

U-M Sensitive Data Guide — A New Online Tool (IT4U24)
Monday, June 10, 9-9:45 a.m.
Sol Bermann (ITS) demonstrates the Sensitive Data Guide to IT Services--an interactive online tool designed to guide you in which IT services are appropriate for storing and sharing sensitive regulated and non-regulated institutional data. Register in My LINC

Webinar Recordings

Broadcasting Google Hangouts (IT4U23)
39 minutes
Mike Stork (ITS) demonstrates broadcasting and recording your Google Hangouts with the “On Air” feature and YouTube. Recorded 4/09/2013
Intro to Google Sites (IT4U22)
44 minutes
Nancy Brack Herlocher (LSA IT) covers creating a site, adding/editing content, sharing with others, inserting calendars and Google Docs, and more. Recorded 3/11/2013
Getting Started with Google Hangouts (IT4U21)
46 minutes
Demo of Google Hangouts—live video chats with up to 15 people. Mike Stork (ITS) covers basic set-up, "gotchas" to avoid, and how to share a document or watch a video. Recorded 2/28/2013
Google Chrome Extensions for Productivity (IT4U20)
36 minutes
Extensions are applications that run inside the Google Chrome browser and provide additional functionality. Ryan Vis (ITS) offers tips and recommendations, with a focus on productivity tools. Recorded 1/29/2013
M+Box, Part 2 (IT4U19)
38 minutes
Deeper dive into M+Box, a cloud-based solution that allows you to easily share files, assign tasks, and collaborate with people inside and outside the University. Presenter: Kris Steinhoff (ITS). Recorded 12/10/2012
Introduction to Google Spreadsheets (IT4U18)
33 minutes
Learn how to create, edit, share, and collaborate in Google spreadsheets. Spreadsheets lack the sophistication of Excel but offer a range of functions, light charting and analysis, and real-time editing. Recorded 11/06/2012
Online Storage Solutions (IT4U17)
44 minutes
ITS has multiple online storage options—including M+Box, CTools, and Google Drive—for creating, storing, and sharing your files. Find out which services U-M recommends—and which to avoid! Jessica Rohr (NextGen Michigan/ITS) offer solutions for instructors sharing documents with students or colleagues; researchers with FERPA or Sensitive Health Information; and more. Recorded 10/23/2012
Introduction to Google Calendar (IT4U15)
45 minutes
Learn calendar basics, including layout options, scheduling group events, sharing, delegation, and viewing multiple calendars. Try a few Labs—experimental features to improve productivity. With Google Guides Jen Mruk and Eric Fruth. Recorded 10/9/2012
Introduction to M+Box (IT4U16)
44 minutes
M+Box is a cloud-based solution that allows you to easily share files with people inside and outside the University. Mandie Chapman (ITS) points out useful Box features: version control, online comments, assigning tasks, integration with Microsoft Office products, email integration, and downloadable apps, such as Box Sync. Recorded 10/4/2012
Google Drive (IT4U14)
48 minutes
With Google Drive, you can store, edit, and share files from anywhere and keep files up to date across multiple devices. Rob Pettigrew (University Library) demonstrates how this handy new tool can be used by faculty and staff. See this M+Google FAQ on installing Google Drive. Recorded 9/25/2012
CTools Tips (IT4U13)
46 minutes
CTools is a powerful tool for managing your projects, interactive discussions, and accessing everything anywhere at any time. Irene Knokh (U-M Health System) demonstrates building a site, schedule tracking, using the Google plug-in, and useful practices for site management. See additional support materials in this Google Docs folder. Recorded 9/20/2012
Getting Started with Google Mail (IT4U12)
43 minutes
Google Guide Eric Fruth provides a jumpstart for Google Mail features, including Inbox layout, labels, filters, and handy features to improve productivity. Recorded 9/6/2012
Google – Beyond Day One (IT4U11)
57 minutes
Demo of Google Mail features, and how to organize your messages, including advanced search, filters and archiving. Ryan Vis also covers securely sharing your Docs, with real-time editing and comments. Recorded 8/16/2012
Introduction to Google Presentations (IT4U10)
27 minutes
Learn how to create, share, edit, and download Google presentations. We'll compare with PowerPoint and discuss advantages of each. Recorded 8/2/2012
Introduction to Google Forms (IT4U09)
45 minutes
Learn how to use Google forms to plan events, send a survey, give a quiz or collect other information in an easy, streamlined way. Recorded 7/10/2012.
Getting Started with Google Documents (IT4U08)
45 minutes
Matt Martin (ITS) demonstrates how to create, edit, format, and share a Google document. Recorded 6/12/2012.
Where to Store My Stuff? (IT4U06)
- Part 1, 32 minutes
- Part 2, 15 minutes
- Just the slides
Advice and real-world examples for ITS, Google, Box and CTools storage options. Topics include storing sensitive data, sharing documents, collaborative authoring and backups. Recorded 6/6/12.
Google Docs Tips & Tricks (IT4U05)
30 minutes
Tips on sharing, commenting, and collaborating in the Google Docs suite of products. Recorded 5/10/2012