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In addition to our Knowledge Base and presentation slides, UIS offers instructor-led training courses and information sessions. Don’t miss these informative events, where you’ll learn everything from Box basics to tips and tricks – while in expert hands.

SCHEDULE

Type Date Day/Time Duration Price
Information Session Leavey Center Program Room Sept 24, 12:00pm 1 hour FREE
Hands on Training Online Sept 30, 2:00pm 2 hours FREE
Hands on Training Harris 4300 Oct 15, 12:00pm 2 hours FREE
Hands on Training ICC 302-P Oct 31, 11:00am 2 Hours FREE
Hands on Training Harris 4300 Nov 15, 11:00am 2 Hours FREE
Hands on Training Harris 4300 Nov 27, 9:00am 2 Hours FREE
Hands on Training Harris 4300 Dec 9, 12:00pm 2 Hours FREE
Hands on Training Harris 4300 Dec 16, 12:00pm 2 Hours FREE

All Hands-On Training Sessions are instructor-led. Please bring your laptop with you to class. Please write to train@georgetown.edu (new window) to enroll in a course.

Information Sessions are open to Georgetown Community and you will not need to enroll, simply come and get updated on this new file sharing service.

Information Session Summary:

Box 101 – an information presentation covering everything you need to know about this cloud-based, file storage and sharing service for Georgetown Faculty, Staff and for-credit Students. As part of our overall File Sharing and Storage strategy, Box, along with new document management and file sharing offerings, will replace GUShare by the end of the year.

You may also view and download the presentation slides.

Hands on Training Summary:

In this session, you will learn the basic skills you need to quickly and easily integrate Box into your everyday workflow. You’ll learn how to navigate your Box account and build an environment that promotes collaboration with your class or colleagues. You’ll discover tools that eliminate the need for email attachments, allow you to collaborate with people outside Georgetown, and make it easy for you to access your content when you’re on the go. Overall, you will understand Box as a fast, mobile, and collaboration tool.

Objective: When the session’s over, you’ll know how to:

  • Create new content and upload existing files and folders
  • Share content with collaborators using a variety of methods
  • Collaborate with others, right in Box – with comments, discussions, and tasks
  • Establish transparency around your data through collaborative workspaces
  • Find content efficiently in one centralized location
  • Increase productivity and ease of workflow for you team
  • Bring Box on the go and integrate with existing systems
  • Navigate Box like it’s the back of your hand
  • Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask us questions at the end of the training
  • Additional Notes

There will be an optional informal Q&A session following all sessions.

To get additional information feel free to visit the frequently asked questions page of the Georgetown Box website.