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Instructional Technology Specialist
Vonetta Watson-Edwards is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Educational Technologist, and Technology Strategist. With over two decades of experience in the technology sector, she is the founder and owner of TechGem Educational Technologies, a provider of software tech solutions for businesses and organizations globally. Vonetta is an inspirational speaker, author, coach, and consultant notable for her expertise in developing, identifying, and implementing technology strategies that enhance processes, drive efficiency, and forge the path for digital transformation. She’s worked with countless organizations, collaborating with stakeholders to integrate new systems and drive innovation.
A powerhouse of knowledge, she holds a Master’s degree in Adult Education and Training and over 60 certifications in technology, quality management, business acumen, and corporate training. Her breadth of certifications signifies that she is a technology thought leader with mastery of multiple domains and her commitment to continuous learning. Her high-energy and hands-on approach makes her not just a trainer but an Empowerment Coach who’s ready to take you on an immersive journey of learning. With her expertise, she simplifies complex training, ensuring that it resonates with multiple intelligences and learning styles. Using a blend of Constructivist and Cognitive teaching styles, Vonetta curates a community of learning that optimizes technologies to enhance productivity and sharpen skill sets.
Collaboration is at the core of every thriving organization. This session will equip participants with practical strategies to fully leverage popular collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Slack, and OneDrive. Tailored for both newcomers and experienced users, the session offers clear guidance and interactive learning to help you optimize workflows, enhance communication, and build stronger, more effective teams.
Learning Outcomes
This session is available on demand, in our Learning Library
Discover the powerful synergy of Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Bing – the ultimate duo for boosting your online productivity workflow. Elevate your browsing experience with Microsoft Edge’s cutting-edge features, robust extensions, and game-changing AI integrations. Unleash the full potential of Microsoft Bing as your ultimate web companion. Get ready to revolutionize your browsing experience with this dynamic combination.
Learning Outcomes
This session is available on demand, in our Learning Library
Microsoft Live Events make it easier than ever for you to transform your virtual event into a reality! Equip yourself with the essential knowledge, techniques, and best practices necessary to create a successful Microsoft Live Event, ensuring that all aspects of the experience meet standards of excellence.
From small groups of customers or colleagues to large (albeit virtual!) international gatherings, Microsoft Live Events provide robust features and flexible options. With just a few steps, you can plan and host a fantastic Microsoft Live Event that participants will never forget!
Learning Outcomes
This session is available on demand, in our Learning Library
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the workplace by driving collaboration between employees and departments. By connecting devices and data, the IoT provides employees with real-time access to information and enables them to work together more efficiently.
As Assistants, we are the front-line workers in the best position to take advantage of this trend. During this session, we will discuss how to use technology to improve communication and collaboration in the workplace. We will also explore ways to use technology to streamline administrative tasks.
Learning Outcomes
Gain technology empowerment with a new skill set. In an age where technology is constantly evolving, and our Uniworkverse is ever expanding, coding is becoming one of the most sought-after skills. As an administrative professional, staying ahead of the curve is vital.
In this session, learn the basics of low coding and how it’s already impacting your workflow.
Learning Outcomes
In this session we will:
Let your technology evolution begin. In this session, venture into the UniWorkVerse. Obtain tools that allow you to deep-dive into technology adaptability, empowerment, and tooling-up. Reset your technology path.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, attendees will have an understanding of how to:
Vonetta Watson, MCT, walks you through the world of M365 Teams. Learn how Teams serves as a true hub to work, share, connect, manage, meet, and share tools in one place for instant access at your fingertips.
Learning Outcomes
Hands-on, high-energy, interactive, blended learning environment. Corporate Training Partner. An Immersive Learning Experience tailored to multiple intelligences and learning styles using a Constructivist teaching style while fostering a community of learning. Here to train you on new knowledge skills or reinforce your current skill set.
Getting started and connecting the dots
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook (To-Do Mobile App integration)
Learn from a OneNote Avenger how to use OneNote for
How do we change our mindset to accept constant Shift and adopt the “Modern Workplace” landscape while maintaining our sanity; is that even possible? Let’s discuss ways in which the traditional workplace landscape as we know it has become organic like hybrid fruit; and, discuss ways in which we work, communicate, and disseminate information over varying audiences, software, and our ability to navigate our resources.
Struggling!? Do you have test anxiety, nervousness, or is overall test knowledge derailing you from becoming a MOS Associate or Expert? Look no further. Let me inspire you to take that leap to certification! LEARN! PRACTIC! CERTIFY!
Office 365 and Office 2019
Interested in advancing your Outlook skills? Deep Dive into Outlook and learn how it’s more than just an email client. Learn advanced features to effectively customize and automate your personal management system and daily email management workflow. Lean application connectivity and online apps to help improve your daily workflow.
• Customize command sets
• Set global options
• Create rules to automate many management tasks
• Work with advanced Calendars, Groups, and Teams
• Protect data with OneDrive
• Share and delegate access to your SharePoint
Walk through the world of O365 Teams. Learn how Teams (add-ins) serves as a ways hub to work, share conversations, files, and tools in one place for instant access to everything at your fingertips.
• File Sharing & Permissions
• Collaboration: Channels, Groups, Chats
• MOS Application Integration
• Tips & Tricks
Let’s unpack O365! Get an interactive 365, Deep Dive view of Microsoft’s Office 365. Walk through and learn products and apps integration, advanced features, tips and tricks, and new releases to effectively bring your work village together. If you’ve been pondering what Office 365 is or how to efficiently use to help increase productivity, ponder no more.
• Integration of Office Apps, Products and Bots
• Interacting with Office and Mobile Devices
• Provide students with an intensive, interactive project scenario for real-time use.
What’s in your Tool Box?
An energetic and inspirational session on career advancement with the use of technology. Learn thought-provoking strategies using your current skill set to position yourself and take control of your professional future. It’s time to take your career to the next level!
Struggling to elevate beyond the bounds into Workplace Empowerment? How is this accomplished? How do we find our strength, our voice, and command a true presence in our daily work life? This interactive session will challenge and inspire the Power in You!
As an Executive Assistant, I consistently used Excel and we had a love/hate relationship. As such, I sought out Vonetta’s services to increase the love. I am impatient and aspire to grasp the concept(s) the first time. This was not the case with Excel (remember love/hate). Vonetta was patient with me learning but firm about me being patient, not quitting, and thinking through excel formulas and applications. I arrived for MS Excel and departed with a plethora of knowledge regarding MS Office. Vonetta is great, personable, and can accommodate multiple learning styles.
Vonetta makes change easy! She instructs in a clear, concise manner upgrades on various versions of MS Suite that had a class of >300 cheering. She gets the IT & User experience, so she can communicate with both & translate as needed. She also provides EXCELLENT customer service. (And, I thank her for providing individual attention in the smaller group structure.) You can’t go wrong with bringing her expertise to your company.
I attended three sessions you presented at IAAP Summit 2019. I learned a lot of valuable information. Thank you!
Thanks, so much for imparting your wisdom at the IAAP Conference!
I absolutely loved the presentations you presented at the IAAP Summit 2019! You were spot on and provided a lot of valuable information for me to share with my colleagues! Hoping to see you in 2020 and hope you dive into OneNote!