Posted on November 03, 2025

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Upcoming November sessions cover a range of topics—from building WordPress sites and creating accessible content to designing Cognito Forms and enhancing creativity with Adobe Express. Whether you manage departmental websites or want to explore new digital tools, these webinars provide practical guidance to support your work at UNCG.

Featured Webinars

KICKSTART YOUR CREATIVITY WITH ADOBE EXPRESS

Ready to bring more creativity into your Canvas courses? In this hands-on session, you’ll get introduced to Adobe Express and learn how to use UNCG’s license to unlock powerful design tools. We’ll walk through how to create and customize Adobe Express assignments in Canvas—including how to guide students in building their own digital portfolios. 

Creative Infographics with Everyday Tools

Learn how to weave compelling narratives through visually engaging infographics that bring your data to life. This interactive session will guide you through innovative techniques to transform raw data into captivating stories that resonate with your audience.

UNCG Web Training

Participants should have departmental web responsibilities or the role of Distributed Technology Support (DTS).

Getting Started with WordPress at UNCG: The Basics

If you’re brand new to WordPress, this course will help you learn the difference between Pages and Posts, how to create a site from scratch, and then how to update your site. 

UNCG Web Theme: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for UNCG Web Managers

This session will guide you through innovative techniques to transform raw data into captivating stories that resonate with your audience.

GETTING STARTED WITH COGNITO FORMS

Cognito Forms is an advanced online form builder that boasts an intuitive, user-friendly interface and the most robust set of features on the market. Whether you’re using a pre-made template or starting from scratch, you can create forms to help your department in just a matter of minutes.


UPCOMING TECH TRAINING EVENTS

Nov. 4 – Open Office Hours with ITS: Learning Technology’s Instructional Design Team

Nov. 5 – Getting Started with WordPress at UNCG: The Basics

Nov. 10 – UNCG Web Theme: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for UNCG Web Managers

Nov. 10 – Accessibility Incubator II

Nov. 11 – Open Office Hours with ITS: Learning Technology’s Instructional Design Team

Nov. 12 – Getting Started with Cognito Forms

Nov. 13 – Kickstart Your Creativity with Adobe Express

Nov. 14 – Accessibility Incubator II

Nov. 17 – Refresh your Rubrics

Nov. 18 – Open Office Hours with ITS: Learning Technology’s Instructional Design Team

Nov. 19 – Creative Infographics with Everyday Tools

Nov. 25 – Open Office Hours with ITS: Learning Technology’s Instructional Design Team

LINKEDIN LEARNING RECOMMENDATIONS

Presentation Design with Adobe Express

Presentations are everywhere—from pitches and proposals to team meetings and creative showcases. This course helps you turn your ideas into visually stunning, memorable presentations using Adobe Express.

Introduction to Generative AI with Adobe Express

Discover how to craft effective prompts, experiment with images and text effects, and explore the ethical side of AI-powered creation.

Powerpoint: Creating an Infographic

To create a truly successful infographic, you must understand the power of visual communication. Properly executed visuals can connect with an audience faster than any other form of communication.

Have questions or suggestions? Email: itscomm@uncg.edu

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