Keep on learning this September with my comprehensive workshops! If you want to learn about how to use our Brand in Canva, join me! You can also come and learn essential skills in productivity tools like NotebookLM, Google Email, and Calendaring, and Bitwarden to ensure academic and personal success.
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All courses are offered via Zoom. Please ensure your camera is on during our session to support collaboration and connection.
| Date | Course Name |
| September 16 from 12 – 1 pm and September 24 from 3 pm – 4 pm | Canva: Branding with the NEW NMC Brand (for employees with Canva Teams Accounts) Ready to bring our new NMC brand to life? This class will show you how to use Canva to create on-brand flyers, presentations, infographics, social posts, and more. You’ll learn how to access branded templates, apply approved fonts and colors, and maintain a consistent, professional look in everything you design. Whether you’re promoting an event, sharing a report, or building a slideshow, this session will give you the tools to create polished, brand-aligned materials with ease. |
| September 23 from 12 – 1 pm and September 29 from 3 – 4 pm | Google’s Notebook LM and Study & Learn in Gemini/ChatGPT Anyone who works with students should learn how to use Google Notebook LM, a powerful tool that can automatically generate summaries, briefing documents, and even podcasts from your uploaded materials. Your personal data remains private—Notebook LM does not use your content to train its models, and your sources stay secure unless you choose to share them. This session also provides an introductory overview of the Study and Learn features in Gemini and ChatGPT, which enable AI-assisted research, personalized study tools, and more efficient, guided learning experiences. Faculty and staff will leave with practical strategies for integrating these tools to support student success. |
| September 26, 2025 from 12 – 1 pm | Mastering Google Email and Calendar Feeling a little lost with Gmail and Google Calendar? You’re not alone! These tools are a huge part of our daily lives at NMC, and mastering them can make a big difference.In this training, we’ll dive into the features that make communication and scheduling a breeze. We’ll show you how to take control of your inbox with Gmail’s labels, filters, and settings. You’ll also learn to streamline your schedule with Google Calendar, including how to use multiple calendars, duplicate events, and customize your settings. |
| September 30, 2025 from 12 – 1 pm | Bitwarden Password Manager Say goodbye to the stress of remembering multiple passwords! Join us for a one-hour training on the essentials of using Bitwarden Password Manager. In this class, you will learn how to install the browser extension, create and manage your secure vault, and save various items like logins, credit cards, and secure notes. We will also cover how to organize your information using folders, generate strong and unique passwords, and utilize the built-in reporting features to enhance your online security. This training is perfect for anyone looking to simplify their digital life and take control of their password management.. Please request your Bitwarden account from athornton@nmc.edu and have your Bitwarden “confirmed” by providing athornton@nmc.edu with your fingerprint phrase (under Settings>My Account in Bitwarden.com) before class. |