Packed with course highlights, team news, and sneak peeks at upcoming sessions, our newsletter is your go-to source for staying ahead with digital skills Whether you ' re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's something for everyone
All training can be booked via Business World.
For further help email ittraining@aru.ac.uk Upcoming Training Sessions
Course Highlight
Mastering your ARU Laptop, Basics and Beyond
Are you a new member of staff or seeking to enhance your confidence in navigating your laptop effectively? Look no further!
Whether you ' re aiming to optimise userfriendliness or simply wary of grappling with system tools, this new course from the IT Training team is here to help guide you through.
Discover how to conduct efficient searches, configure displays, locate apps effortlessly, and much more
Join us in a hands-on, bring-your-own-device setting, where you'll actively engage with the material and participate in exercises to solidify your understanding
Book today via Business World!
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Our team is available to attend your staff events, whether it's a brief talk about available training at your awayday or a customised training session for your team/department We are here to help!
We also offer 1-2-1 appointments for staff with specific training needs which you can book via arul.ink/ittrainer
For further information please email ittraining@aru.ac.uk
Team Focus - Helen Lane
InthiseditionwewillbemeetingHelenLane,IT Trainer.
Helen,ourASTRASpecialist,hasbeenanintegral partoftheARUteamfor23years,offering comprehensivetrainingonthesystemwhilealways extendingawarmwelcometonewusers
Butit’snotjusttrainingASTRAwhereyouwillfind Helen Shealsodeliverssessionsinotherareas, suchaseditingourintranetsites,usingteaching roomequipmentandvariousMicrosoft applications
HelenwasawardedAssociateFellowin2024in recognitionofherteachingandlearningpractices, ensuringthatourstaffandstudentsalikenavigate thedigitallandscapewithconfidenceandease
Offtheclock,Helenindulgesherpassionfor baking Whenshe'snotcookingupastorm,she treasuresmomentsspentwithlovedones, includingherloyalcaninecompanion,Digby
Upcoming Training
ASTRA
Introduction to ASTRA
ASTRA: Hints & Tips
ASTRA: Courses, Blocks & Registration
ASTRA: Modules, Availability & Results
Emailing from ASTRA
Classroom Technology
Making the most of Teaching Room Equipment
Making the Most of Teaching Room Equipment in Teams Classrooms
Heron/My.ARU
Editing The Heron
Managing Content on 'My ARU'
Staff Reviews
100%ofstaffsurveyedwould recommendourtrainingtotheir colleagues!
"BestcourseofthiskindIhave doneinalongtime.Veryuseful andwellpresented"
"Veryclearandprecise instructionsanddemonstrations. Thewholecoursewaspacedwell andeasytofollow."
Microsoft Products
Overview of OneDrive
Sharing OneDrive Files
Microsoft Teams Overview
Exploring Microsoft Teams Features and Breakout Rooms
Getting Started with Microsoft OneNote
PowerPoint Essentials
Advanced PowerPoint – Mastering Your Slides
Outlook Tips & Tricks
Forms Beginner/Intermediate
Bitesize Sessions
Short on time? Our Bitesize sessions are only 30 minutes long! We offer a 15 different bitesize sessions covering Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Search ‘Bitesize’ in Business World or visit arul.ink/itevents for more info!
Sessions can be booked via Business Word
For further help email
ittraining@aru.ac.uk