October 2016 – In its first week, LyndaCampus opened on Sept. 1 with a strong start as hundreds of UNT students and employees explored online courses in software, creative and business skills to achieve personal and professional goals. As of Sept. 16, more than 1,200 Lynda.com visitors from UNT viewed 368 hours of 5,563 videos and 2,954 page views were counted on the UIT Lynda.com information page, according to Google Analytics.

We had 770 student addresses signed up, 399 employee addresses, and 52 others, perhaps those who have merged a past profile with their UNT login for September. As of Oct. 14, more than 1,780 users have activated their UNT Lynda.com accounts and 1,314 hours of video have veen viewed. More than 20,000 video sessions have been viewed and six faculty members are using Lynda.com in their academic courses this fall: ADES 3510, BCIS 4630, BCIS 4740, INFO 5960, GEOG 2110, MKTG 4620 and three sections of JOUR 3210, according to Mary Speight, instructional technology administrator, Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment and Redesign.

Top 10 Courses Viewed

1. Microsoft® Project 2016: Essential Training
2. Photoshop CC 2015 One-on-One: Fundamentals
3. Finance Fundamentals
4. Agile Project Management
5. Introduction to Graphic Design
6. Photoshop CS6 One-on-One: Fundamentals
7. Foundations of Programming: Fundamentals
8. Project Management Fundamentals
9. Illustrator for Fashion Design: Drawing Flats
10. Tableau 9 Essential Training

Take a look at all of the LyndaCampus courses here.

Top 10 Videos Viewed

1. Getting started with Illustrator
2. Drawing basic shapes for your logo
3. Drawing complex shapes
4. Combining shapes together
5. Using the Ribbon
6. What is agile project management?
7. Overview of the agile life cycle
8. What do you already know?
9. Using the exercise files
10. Navigating the Backstage view

"I love it very much, see my LinkedIn for what I have completed. I am taking a piano lesson now." Sharon Huang, Ph.D., IT Specialist II, AITS

Whether you're an individual, wanting to learn new skills, or part of a club, office or department that is requiring you to learn something new, there is something for you on Lynda.com. Employees and students of UNT now can choose from any of the thousands of courses via individual instructional videos, available on topics covering business, technology and creative fields. Learn from hundreds of authors, who are recognized industry experts, and enjoy the flexibility to view Lynda.com content, anytime, anywhere, with offline viewing and mobile apps, for iOS, Android, Apple TV and ROKU.

"I appreciate the ability to make playlists and then share them with employees as a method of training." Ashley Olsberg, IT manager, classroom support services manager, University Information Services

Still not sure about Lynda? Watch an introductory video to Lynda.com here.

After loggin in, you can begin with a brief overview of the navigation system, and how to navigate to the courses and content you want to watch, along with the details on where to find further information to support your learning goals. The introduction also covers the ins and outs of the custom video player, including how to control video playback options, such as speed controls, closed captioning, and the size of the video on your screen. You also will look at some advanced features that are offered, including the transcripts feature, how to bookmark videos, how to create playlists, how to take notes, how to use practice environments, and how to manage your profile and interests to make it easier to find content and courses that are relevant to you. And, finally, you will be walked you through some trouble-shooting options, and informed about where to go if you have any questions you would like to get answers to, or comments that you would like to pass on to Lynda.com. 

"I have started a presentation in agile project management. That topic interests me because project management is something that I have been heavily involved in with previous  employers and I want to stay on top of the latest techniques. Project management has always interested me and the principles can be used in all walks of life, even in my current position. I am sure there are other topics that I will cover. One should never stop learning new things. It keeps the mind stimulated!"  Robin, administrative coordinator

For more information and to log in to LyndaCampus, visit https://it.unt.edu/lynda. Access to Lynda.com simply requires clicking on the green button labeled “Lynda.com Sign In” and entering a valid UNT EUID and password. Previous users of Lynda.com can import prior usage history into a UNT profile by following the setup instructions for computer or mobile devices.

LyndaCampus courses can be accessed from within Blackboard Learn, UNT’s learning management system, and faculty are encouraged to incorporate these materials into their courses. For more information about the LyndaCampus and Blackboard Learn integration, please see http://bbsupport.unt.edu/lynda. For assistance in setting up Lynda.com integration in a Blackboard Learn course site, UNT instructors can contact the UNT CLEAR Faculty Helpdesk by phone at 940-369-7394, or by email at clearhelp@unt.edu.

For assistance with Lynda.com or other information technology issues, please contact the UIT Help Desk.
Phone: 940-565-2324   |   Email: helpdesk@unt.edu   ~   Online Help Desk   |   Location: Sage Hall, Room 130