Super Staff Tuesdays
Super Staff Tuesdays provide dedicated staff with ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to personal, leadership, and technical skills. Whether mastering new technologies, improving communication strategies, or exploring innovative approaches to problem-solving, Super Staff Tuesdays offer a supportive space for growth and learning.
11/12 excel open lab: pivot table basics
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Instructor: Anna Donohoe
Description:
This open lab session will introduce a set of specific features and tasks (listed below) in the first half of our time together. The second half is structured as open office hours for participants to practice using the skills introduced and/or ask questions about anything related to Microsoft Excel.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify use cases for PivotTables to summarize and visualize data
- Create a simple PivotTable using example data provided by your instructor
- Recognize when pre-processing is needed to transform data prior to inserting a PivotTable
11/12 yuja open lab via zoom
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Instructor: Michele Knight
Description:
ELITE’s YuJa Online Open Labs are a flexible and convenient way to enhance your video content creation and management skills. These one-hour, informal sessions provide a drop-in opportunity for faculty to engage directly with YuJa experts. Whether you aim to transition from a personal YouTube account to our professional, college-endorsed video platform, wish to provide your students with commercial-free educational resources, or require efficient video editing and transcript generation tools, our Open Labs can help.
You can come and go as you please during the open labs within the hour, making it perfectly tailored to your busy schedule. You’ll receive personalized assistance with YuJa, from uploading commercial-free videos to making minor edits and merging clips without additional software. Our labs offer the flexibility of Zoom, allowing you to connect from anywhere and get the answers you need swiftly and efficiently.
Embrace the convenience of YuJa’s user-friendly interface and college-sanctioned resources to make your video content accessible and engaging for all students. No extensive commitment—just the support you need when you need it.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Participate in ELITE’s YuJa Online Open Labs to engage with experts, seeking personalized assistance to answer specific questions about using the platform.
11/12 Finding Reverence in the Workplace and Escaping the Daily Grind
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Instructor: Philip Bonner
Description:
Finding reverence at work sounds like an impossible task, but is it? Can we find such a profound emotion in the daily grind? We spend a huge part of our lives in the workplace, and making those hours as meaningful as possible serves to enrich our lives and make us more productive employees. Through discussing ways of seeing the workplace through new eyes and participating in exercises on “reverential collaboration,” and attendees will be able to turn the daily grind into a daily exultation.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define what it is they revere in life and at work.
- Collaborate more effectively and happily with coworkers.
- Create daily rituals of reverence for work and home.
11/12 Digital Marketing with Adobe InDesign
Time: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Instructor: Fariha Alam
Description:
In the dynamic world of digital marketing, creating visually engaging content is crucial for capturing and retaining audience interest. This session is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their digital marketing skills through design, whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your abilities with Adobe InDesign.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Set up new documents, create custom workspaces, manage layers, and apply multiple-grid layouts and Parent Pages in Adobe InDesign.
- Design brochures, newsletters, and social media content that meet specific marketing objectives.
- Utilize key InDesign features, including importing text, using Auto Style, creating graphic frames, and placing images.
- Export designs optimized for both print and digital platforms.
11/12 top 10 strategies to avoid burnout
Time: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Instructor: Cynthia Lee Mauris
Description:
The end of the semester and the beginning of holiday season is approaching, a busy time for all. While it is easy to experience burnout, there are simple steps to help you avoid it. Learn 10 tips to help you manage your environment and, most importantly, yourself.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:
- List at least two practices you can do to reduce burnout
- Feel more in control of your environment
11/12 Updating Emergency Contacts and Career Profiles in Workday
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Instructor: Scot Brown
Description:
This training session provides a quick demonstration on how to complete three critical updates in Workday. These updates are essential for accurate reporting and emergency preparedness at Montgomery College. It also supports classification and compensation actions, institutional reporting, and allows the College to identify employees with specific skills or experience.
The topics covered will include:
- Updating emergency contacts.
- Updating educational degree status.
- Updating and completing your career/talent profile.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this training, employees will be able to:
- Update Emergency Contacts in Workday: Accurately navigate to the “Contact” section in Workday and update or confirm their emergency contact information.
- Update Educational Degree Status: Successfully update or confirm their educational degree information, ensuring all qualifications are current and correctly listed.
- Complete and Update the Career/Talent Profile: Fully complete their career/talent profile, including adding certifications, trainings, and uploading a resume if applicable, to ensure accurate and comprehensive profile information.
11/12 Creating Engaging Digital Media with Adobe Express
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Instructor: Gloria Barron
Description:
In this workshop, explore the potential of Adobe Express, a versatile tool for effortlessly creating stunning visual content. From designing social media graphics to crafting engaging presentations, Adobe Express empowers anyone to express their creativity without design experience. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, participants will learn how to leverage Adobe Express to enhance communication and engagement with students, colleagues, and the broader community.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the key features and functionalities of Adobe Express.
- Develop a basic understanding of designing posters, flyers, videos, and blogs.
- Identify other creative templates to create visually attractive content.
- Explore practical applications of Adobe Express for academic, professional, and personal use.
11/12 microsoft 365 cloud storage and collaboration using onedrive and teams
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Instructor: Megan Calvert
Description:
Do you feel safer keeping your money in the bank than in cash under your mattress? If so, then cloud storage is probably the right solution for your files as well! In this workshop, we will briefly discuss the benefits of cloud storage, compare OneDrive vs. Teams, and examine scenarios most appropriate for each. We will then walk you through the basic steps of accessing Microsoft365 (free to all college employees and students), create and organize cloud-based files, and collaborate on a document together. Pacing and content will be adjusted based on participant skill levels and questions.
The workshop will be conducted via Zoom. To fully participate, it is also best to join from a device with two screens or from two side-by-side de3vices so that you can follow the instructor’s demonstrations. See the Microsoft Essentials website <https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/elite/microsoft-office-essentials.html> for more details on technology requirements.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the benefits of cloud storage and collaboration
- Access OneDrive and Teams using Microsoft365
- Create and manage cloud-based files
- Share and collaborate on cloud-based documents
11/12 Reflective Listening: How to Hear and Be Heard for Successful Conversations
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Instructor: James Boyle
Description:
Learn to use reflective listening to understand others, navigate difficult conversations with curiosity, and support others in their own learning and decision making.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
- Learn to reflect what others say to build understanding.
- Practice using curiosity to support others while remaining neutral.
- Explore what it feels like to listen to understand rather than to respond.
11/12 three steps to elevate your presentation skills
Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Instructor: Angela Lanier
Description:
This interactive workshop will help participants build confidence to prepare an engaging presentation. We will explore honing your purpose, using relevant narratives to connect the audience with the topic, and selecting strategies that promote audience participation.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
- Plan a presentation with a clear goal for a specific audience
- Explain the benefits of storytelling in a presentation
- Identify at least two interactive techniques to engage the audience
11/12 Harnessing the Power of Chat GPT – Generative Functionality
Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Instructor: Paul Miller
Description:
In this hands-on workshop, participants will dive into the world of Chat GPT, exploring its generative functionality and how it can be utilized to enhance productivity, creativity, and learning. Whether you’re a novice or familiar with AI, this session will provide practical insights into leveraging Chat GPT for various applications, including content creation, brainstorming, and problem-solving. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how this tool can be integrated into your workflow to streamline processes and inspire innovation.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the Core Concepts: Explain the fundamental principles of generative AI, with a focus on how Chat GPT generates content and interacts with users.
2. Apply Chat GPT in Practical Scenarios: Demonstrate how to use Chat GPT for real-world applications, such as drafting documents, creating content, and facilitating brainstorming sessions.
3. Implement Ethical AI Practices: Identify and apply best practices for using Chat GPT responsibly, ensuring ethical considerations are maintained in AI-driven interactions.
11/12 Enhancing Administrative Efficiency with Power BI: A Powerful Tool for Visual Reporting
Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Instructor: Fariha Alam
Description:
This workshop is designed for administrative professionals who want to leverage Power BI to make their work more efficient and effective. You’ll learn the basics of Power BI and how it can be used to analyze data and create clear, visual reports. The workshop will guide you through the process of importing data into Power BI and creating personalized dashboards that provide you and your team with the insights needed to make informed decisions. By the end, you’ll be equipped to use Power BI to streamline your tasks and enhance overall efficiency in your role.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Navigate Power BI’s interface and utilize its key tools for administrative tasks.
- Successfully import datasets into Power BI and perform specific data transformations to prepare them for analysis.
- Create personalized dashboards that display relevant data for informed decision-making.