Information Technology Services offers support and resources to help you create a unique learning path for your students. Our comprehensive services cover instructional technology needs, providing equipment, facilities and media support for both classroom and non-classroom settings.
Fall Into Tech Training
Unlock hidden features in the apps you use every day.
Teaching Resources
UMass Boston Learning Design staff can assist with all aspects of teaching online and supporting your curriculum.
Fall Into Tech 2025
Join us for a series of timely sessions designed to boost your skills and keep you secure. Explore Microsoft Teams features, engage with emerging technologies and discover the library’s new AI-powered research tool. Whether you're teaching, learning, or supporting others—there's something here for you.
AI Powered Research
Healey Library is excited to announce the release of UMBrella Research Assistant. This generative AI tool uses natural language searching to help you find library resources aligned with your research interests. The online session will include a live demo of the tool and an opportunity for Q&A.
📅 Join us via Zoom on Oct 29th, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Essential Microsoft Teams & Apps
- November 4th | 1 p.m.–2 p.m. | Introduction to OneDrive Part 1
Learn the basics about this preferred and secure cloud storage system.
📅 Register for Nov 4, 1–2 PM - November 5th | 1 p.m.–2 p.m. | Introduction to OneDrive Part 2
Learn how to manage and share files efficiently in Office 365 using advanced collaboration and access tools.
📅 Register for Nov 5, 1–2 PM - November 10th | 1:00 p.m–2:00 p.m. | Introduction to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps your team stay organized and have conversations—all in one place. Attend the overview webinar to learn how to organize your projects, collaborate more efficiently, and reduce the endless emails, with Teams!
📅 Register for Nov 10, 1–2 PM - November 11th | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Managing Your Files in Microsoft Teams
Learn how to identify the difference between sharing links and copies, organize and locate files across OneDrive and Teams, manage Teams channel file libraries, and collaborate seamlessly through external sharing and real-time editing with check-in/check-out.
📅 Register for Nov 11, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM - November 11th | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Customizing Your Microsoft Teams Experience
Once you're up and running with Microsoft Teams, there's a lot you can do to customize it. There are a few settings you may also consider changing to tweak your experience. Notifications, application behavior settings, and more are customizable. In this workshop we'll look at some of your options and settings you can change or try out in Microsoft Teams.
📅 Register for Nov 11, 1–2 PM
- November 17 | 1 p.m– 2 p.m. | Introduction to MS Planner
Learn how to organize tasks, assign responsibilities, and track project progress using Microsoft Planner
📅 Register for Nov 17, 1–2 PM
- November 21 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m. | Introduction to MS Loop
Explore Microsoft Loop to collaborate in real time, share ideas, and keep your team aligned across Microsoft 365 apps.
📅 Register for Nov 21, 1–2 PM
- November 24 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m. | Introduction to Copilot Chat
Discover how to use Microsoft Copilot Chat to save time, boost productivity, and get AI-powered help directly within your workflow.
📅 Register for Nov 24, 1–2 PM
