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www.ed.ac.uk/is/skills
Course Programme - Semester 2 (2018/19)
Classroom-based and online digital skills training for University of Edinburgh staff and students.
www.ed.ac.uk/is/skills | [email protected] | @UoEDigiSkills
Information Literacy
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterLibrary Bitesize: Copyright - Introduction and Guidance
0.5 hr 2 sessions
Library Bitesize: Discovering China Information Resources
0.5 hr 1 session
Library Bitesize: Fake News vs Real News: Discovering news sources
0.5 hr 1 session
Library Bitesize: Finding Theses 0.5 hr 1 session
Library Bitesize: How to find patents literature 0.5 hr 1 session
Library Bitesize: How to find technical standards 0.5 hr 1 session
Library Bitesize: How to reference and avoid plagiarism
0.5 hr 6 sessions
Library Bitesize: Introduction to Centre for Research Collections
0.5 hr 1 session
Library Bitesize: Ten top tips for finding academic literature
0.5 hr 2 sessions
Library Bitesize: Managing References with Mendeley
0.5 hr 1 session
Library Bitesize: Using Web of Science 0.5 hr 1 session
Library Bitesize: Using Google for finding academic literature
0.5 hr 4 sessions
Study Resources for Literature Reviews 2 hrs 2 sessions
Introduction to Reference Managers 2 hrs 5 sessions
Managing Bibliographies with EndNote 3 hrs 4 sessions
Using EndNote Online to Manage your References – Webinar
1 hr 2 sessions
Information, Data and Media Literacies
Introduction to Reference Managers
This short session will introduce you to four reference managers: Zotero, EndNote/EndNote Web, Mendeley and Citavi, all of which have free versions. If you’re new to using such software, or are considering a change, we hope to help you decide which one might suit you best.
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Data Literacy
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterCopyright and Licensing Training 2 hrs 4 sessions
Data Cleaning with OpenRefine 3 hrs 1 session
Creating a Data Management Plan for your Grant Application
2 hrs 3 sessions
Good Practice in Research Data Management 3 hrs 3 sessions
Managing your Research Data 2 hrs 3 sessions
Working with Personal and Sensitive Data 2 hrs 3 sessions
Handling Data using SPSS 3 hrs 2 sessionsUsing EDINA Digimap 3 hrs 2 sessionsExcel 2016: Intermediate 3 hrs 3 sessions
Google Analytics 2 hrs 5 sessions
Introduction to visualising data in ArcGIS 3 hrs 1 session
Introduction to visualising data QGIS 3 hrs 1 session
Introduction to NVivo 3 hrs 2 sessions
NVivo: Beyond the Basics – Queries 3 hrs 2 sessions
SAP Business Objects 4.2: Getting Started 3 hrs 6 sessions
SAP Business Objects 4.2: Advanced 3 hrs 5 sessions
Information, Data and Media Literacies
Library Bitesize Sessions
A series of 30-minute sessions covering a number of academic, research and study skills topics, ranging from referencing to finding academic literature. These sessions are delivered by
Academic Support Librarians and take place in the Main Library and the Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library at King’s Buildings.
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Course Title Duration No. per SemesterIntroduction to Learn 2 hrs 2 sessions
Introduction to Grade Centre & Assessments in Learn
2.5 hrs 4 sessions
Online assessment and feedback using Turnitin and GradeMark
2 hrs 1 session
Introduction to TopHat electronic voting system 2.5 hrs 4 sessions
Recording and publishing your lectures using Media Hopper Replay
2 hrs 6 sessions
Learn and Teach with Lynda.com 2 hrs 2 sessions
Self-paced Learning (using Lynda.com work-books or other online materials)
3 hrs 2 sessions
Will it Bite Me? Media, licensing and online teaching environments
1 hr 3 sessions
Will it Bite Me? Media, licensing and online teaching environments (Webinar)
1 hr 1 session
Writing Retreat for professional accreditation 4 hrs 6 sessions
Digital Learning, Development and Teaching
Developing your Data Skills Programme
Data is everywhere and is more complex than ever, and it’s important that our staff and students have the tools, skills and confidence to work efficiently with data. This online programme with optional workshops runs over a six month period.
For more information and/or to register your interest please email [email protected].
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Writing
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterLaTeX for Beginners 3 hrs 2 sessions
Producing a Dissertation using Word 3 hrs 3 sessions
Producing a Thesis using Word 3 hrs 3 sessions
Thesis Hub: Producing your thesis or dissertation in Word
- Self-enrol at www.learn.ed.ac.uk
Word: Beyond the Basics 3 hrs 2 sessions
Digital Creation, Problem Solving and Innovation
Images and Design
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterAdobe Spark: Create graphics, web pages & videos in minutes
2.5 hrs 6 sessions
Adobe Workshop: Illustrator 2.5 hrs 6 sessions
Adobe Workshop: InDesign 2.5 hrs 6 sessions
Adobe Workshop: Photoshop 2.5 hrs 6 sessions
Photoshop CC: Introduction 3 hrs 3 sessions
GIF It Up: Introduction to GIF making 3 hrs 2 sessions
GIF It Up: Advance your GIF making skills 3 hrs 2 sessions
Thesis Hub
Prefer to learn online?
The Producing a Thesis or Dissertation using Word course is available as a self-enrol course in Learn.
www.ed.ac.uk/is/skills/thesis-hub
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Digital Creation, Problem Solving and Innovation
Audio and Video
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterDIY Film School 3 hrs 3 sessions
Media Hopper Create: Introduction 2 hrs 2 sessions
Web-Based Content
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterEdWeb 2.5 hrs 6 sessions
Effective Digital Content (Writing for the Web) 2.5 hrs 6 sessions
Getting Started with Wikipedia - editing using the new visual interface
2.5 hrs 6 sessions
Programming and Scripting
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterIntroduction to Python 3.5 hrs 3 sessions
Python for Data Science 1 day 3 sessions
Programming in Perl 1 day 1 session
Unix 1: Introduction 1 day 2 sessions
Unix 2: Intermediate 1 day 2 sessions
Unix 3: Shell Programming 1 day 2 sessions
Lynda.com Online Learning Service
Develop your creative, digital, IT and business skills with free access to over 250,000 videos and 7,000 courses through Lynda.com for Edinburgh University staff and students.
Visit www.ed.ac.uk/is/lynda for more information.
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Digital Communication, Collaboration and Participation
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterAcademic Blogging: Blogging to build your professional profile
1 hr 3 sessions
Introduction to Collaborate Ultra 2 hrs 2 sessions
Introduction to Wikis 2.5 hrs 1 session
Making the most of your Wiki 2.5 hrs 1 session
Digital Identity and Wellbeing
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterInformation Security: Mobile Security 1 hr 4 sessions
Information Security: Phishing, Scams andSocial Engineering
1 hr 3 sessions
Information Security: Ransomware 1 hr 3 sessions
Information Security: The Internet Survival Guide
1 hr 3 sessions
Course Title Duration No. per SemesterAn Introduction to Microsoft Office 365 2 hr 4 sessions
Introduction to VRS(Visitor Registration System)
1 hr 2 sessions
Digital Proficiency and Productivity
Digital Skills Framework
The University of Edinburgh Digital Skills Framework provides access to over 500 digital resources and training courses. It also includes a self
assessment questionnaire to evaluate your current digital skills levels, and role profiles to help you think about the digital skills you need for your role.
www.digitalskills.ed.ac.uk
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About Digital Skills and Training
The Digital Skills and Training team help to develop the digital and information literacy, desktop and IT productivity skills of University staff and students to help them work, research and study more effectively and to support continuing professional development.
We offer a wide range of digital skills development opportunities, including classroom-based courses, online learning, tailored courses and presentations, and broad digital skills development programmes. Visit our website for more information.
Enquiries
For further information about the Digital Skills and Training team, the Digital Skills Programme, or services we offer, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/is/skills.
Assess and develop your digital skills using the Digital Skills Framework at www.digitalskills.ed.ac.uk.
Contact the Digital Skills and Training team via email at [email protected].
www.ed.ac.uk/is/skills | [email protected] | @UoEDigiSkills
www.ed.ac.uk/is/skills