Learning with Lynda.com
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Digital Computer Lab room L410
Jen Jortner Cassidy of Lynda.com will present in-person session to help you get the most our of your Lynda.com learning experience.
10:30 am: Lifelong Learning with Lynda.com
Lynda.com is an online learning company that helps anyone learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Members receive unlimited access to a vast library of high quality, current, and engaging video tutorials taught by great teachers who are also working professionals. All faculty, staff, and, students at the University of Illinois have complementary access through our Lynda Campus agreement. During this session, you will learn:
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best practices for lifelong learning
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tips for navigating the Lynda.com website
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How to find content that is best for you with an emphasis on career development skills, management training, and how to best use tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite.
Please feel free to bring a laptop or mobile device if you’d like to get hands on. Ample time will be allowed for questions.
12 noon: Teaching and Learning with Lynda.com
Lynda.com is an online learning company that helps anyone learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Members receive unlimited access to a vast library of high quality, current, and engaging video tutorials taught by great teachers who are also working professionals. All faculty, staff, and, students at the University of Illinois have complementary access through our lyndaCampus agreement. During this session, you will learn:
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best practices for using Lynda.com for your own development
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how Lynda.com can be used to enhance the teaching and learning process for the benefit of your students
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searching for the content that is most relevant to you
Please feel free to bring a laptop or mobile device if you’d like to get hands on. Ample time will be allowed for questions.