Digital Technologies

Have you been using excel for years but never really took the time to take a full course to learn what all it can do? Not to worry, this Excel Quick Tip series will give you little sample bites of options that are out there to explore!

Check out this 1:25 minute video to learn how you can create drop-down lists in Excel.

This video is a snippet from the 49 min LinkedIn Learning course: Excel Quick Tips.

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Do you ever wonder how organizations collect, use, store or disclose personal information?

When we talk about Data Privacy, it is about your right to protect your personal information.

Do you need to share sensitive and confidential information via email? A best practice when sharing sensitive information is to secure the document with a password, and share the password using another channel, or share the private link to the document with the specific recipient.

Are Zoom & Team meeting recordings really necessary? Make sure there is an essential need to record meetings. Inform all future attendees that a recording will take place in your invitation request. Ensure that sensitive and confidential files are not shared during this time.

For more information on how to build a culture of privacy at AC, please examine the Tips on Developing a Privacy Culture document or contact the Information Security & Privacy team at privacy@algonquincollege.com.

We all have a role in building a culture of privacy at Algonquin College.

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Have you been using excel for years but never really took the time to take a full course to learn what it can all do? Not to worry, this Excel Quick Tip series will give you little sample bites of options that are out there to explore!

This 46 second video will show you how to use the Flash Fill feature in Excel.

If we already have you hooked and you can’t wait for the next quick tip, then check out other topics in the 49 min LinkedIn Learning course on Excel Quick Tips.

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In this 3:36 min LinkedIn Learning video, instructor and metaverse authority, Cathy Hackl gives an overview of what the metaverse is, explains some of the fundamental principles and technologies, and guides you through key concepts to consider for your metaverse strategy.

This video is a snippet from the 41 min LinkedIn Learning course, What Business Leaders Need to Know about Web3 (+Metaverse).

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In The Practicing Photographer, photographer and teacher Ben Long shares a weekly serving of photographic instruction and inspiration. Each installment focuses on a photographic shooting scenario, a piece of gear, or a software technique.

This 7:18 installment, Shooting a Successful Self-Portrait with a phone, gives tips and tricks for taking a professional self-portrait.

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Need to create and address emails, letters, envelopes, or labels in bulk? Mail Merge is a key feature in Microsoft Word that speeds up and simplifies this process. Many people assume Mail Merge is complicated and reserved for power uses. Not so! In this mini course, Jess Stratton steps through how to create and address hundreds of emails, letters, and labels in seconds with this powerful feature.

This 1:19 video clip, How does Mail Merge Work is a snapshot from the 24 min LinkedIn Learning course, Word: Mail Merge for Beginners.

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Did you know? You can import and convert your existing Word or PDF surveys or quizzes, on your local hard drive, directly into Microsoft Forms. You can also review and edit the form or quiz in Microsoft Forms before you send it out!

Go to the Microsoft Support page to learn more.

New to Microsoft Forms? Check out the Microsoft Forms Essential Training offered through LinkedIn Learning.

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This 2:20 min video clip will help you discover how to work more efficiently with Microsoft Teams, by learning useful commands and keyboard shortcuts that can help you streamline your workflow.

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Looking for a tool to help improve the effectiveness of your brainstorming sessions?

With key goals and approaches in mind, there are a variety of digital brainstorming tools for in-person, virtual and hybrid sessions. Watch this 4:24 min video clip to learn more about the digital whiteboard brainstorming tool in Microsoft Teams.

Hint: This is just one of a series of 15 short video recordings that explore different brainstorming tools. You might want to check them all out!

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If you’re new to Windows 10 or have never got around to setting it up to your liking, a little customization can go a long way! Create an easy-to-navigate and more personalized experience on your PC with these tips and tricks.

In this 3:30 min video clip you will see why using keyboard shortcuts are useful for all populations now, including those who have trouble reading icons, those who want a smoother workflow and anyone who’s familiar or wants to be familiar with the keyboard.

Note: This video is a snippet from the Customizing Windows 10 for Accessibility and Ease of Use (59 minutes) course.

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