Taste of Technology
Taste of Technology 2019, OIT’s annual mini-conference, returns during Spring Break. Whether you are a novice or an expert tech user or somewhere in between, you’ll find topics of interest. The 30-minute sessions cover new features in apps you use every day, new apps you might want to try, and other topics like managing your digital workspace and how to stay safe online. Increase your productivity, discover new tools, and get answers to your technology questions. Have fun with technology and stay safe doing it!
Wednesday March 13, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday March 14, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mendoza College of Business 161 and 162
Open to faculty, staff, and students
Come for one session, a half-day or the whole event
Free to attend with no registration required
Light refreshments provided both days
Event Schedule
Wednesday, March 13
| Time | Room | Session Name | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:15 PM | MCOB 161 | Bulletproof Browsing: Use a Password Manager to Stay Safe | Kolin Hodgson |
| 1:15 PM | MCOB 162 | The Impossible Dream: Keeping Up With Changes in Google | Paul Drake |
| 2:00 PM | MCOB 161 | Collaborate and Share Your Files: The Tao of Google Drive | John Kelly |
| 2:00 PM | MCOB 162 | (Don't) Use Your Words: Clearer Communication with Visuals | Joe Buckhanan |
| 2:45 PM | MCOB 161 | To Infinity and Beyond! Add-Ons for Gmail | Chas Grundy |
| 2:45 PM | MCOB 162 | Automation at its Finest: Simple Workflows Using Qualtrics or Google Forms | Anne Kolaczyk |
| 3:30 PM | MCOB 161 | CLICK HERE: Protect Yourself Online | Amanda Sarratore |
| 3:30 PM | MCOB 162 | A Chart is Worth a Thousand Numbers: Visual Options for your Data | Annie Sauer |
| 4:15 PM | MCOB 161 | Reel it In: Super Easy Video Creation | Anne Kolaczyk |
| 4:15 PM | MCOB 162 | Reach Tech-Life Balance in the Mobile Age | Chelsea Noble |
Thursday, March 14
| Time | Room | Session Name | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | MCOB 161 | Bulletproof Browsing: Use a Password Manager to Stay Safe | Kolin Hodgson |
| 8:15 AM | MCOB 162 | The Impossible Dream: Keeping Up With Changes in Google | Paul Drake |
| 9:00 AM | MCOB 161 | Keep It Simple: Manage Your Notes and Lists | Annie Sauer |
| 9:00 AM | MCOB 162 | No Experience Required! Design Tools for Fast, Attractive Communications | Anne Kolaczyk |
| 9:45 AM | MCOB 161 | This is Your LIfe: Easy Photo Organization in Google Photos | Paul Drake |
| 9:45 AM | MCOB 162 | How to Succeed at Video Conferencing Without Really Trying | Mike Ball |
| 10:30 AM | MCOB 161 | Quit Guessing: Google Analytics to Understand Your Website | Tucker Kable |
| 10:30 AM | MCOB 162 | Afraid of Drops, Spills, and Steals? File Backup for the Modern Age | John Kelly |
| 11:15 AM | MCOB 161 | Achieve Project Management Nirvana | Andrew Fiedler |
| 11:15 AM | MCOB 162 | Beyond Office: Unleash the Power of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides | Annie Sauer |