On Thursday 26.03.2026 at 10:00 AM, the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University conducted one of its internal seminars as part of the department’s internal seminar series. Mr. Mohammed Ariwan Jamal delivered the session, which focused on improving academic communication and student learning through Microsoft tools.
This internal seminar at TIU introduced practical methods for using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams in academic settings. The presenter explained how staff can use official university email for communication and how Microsoft Teams supports class organization and online teaching. As a result, participants gained a clearer understanding of how digital platforms enhance teaching efficiency.
During the seminar, Mr. Jamal demonstrated how to schedule and conduct online lectures, manage assignments, and share announcements effectively. Moreover, he highlighted strategies to improve student engagement through structured digital classrooms. These explanations helped attendees connect daily teaching tasks with modern e-learning tools.
Participants actively engaged in the session by using their personal laptops. Therefore, they applied the tools in real time and received immediate guidance. In addition, the interactive format encouraged questions and allowed direct technical support throughout the seminar.
The session also reinforced departmental communication policies. Specifically, it emphasized the use of official platforms for all academic interactions to ensure consistency and professionalism. Consequently, the seminar supported alignment with institutional standards and best practices.
The seminar concluded with an open discussion where lecturers shared their experiences and explored ways to improve digital teaching methods. Through this internal seminar at TIU, the department continued to strengthen digital competencies and promote effective academic communication.
