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ITS Technology Training
Fellows Hall 102
Granville, Ohio 43023
Email:
braumbergerj@denison.edu
Phone:
740-587-5799

Faculty and staff are welcome to attend any of the workshops provided.  A full workshop listing including, times, dates, locations, descriptions and prerequisites are available below.  To register for a workshop select the link (button) "Register for a Workshop" to the left.  Online registration is preferred.

Office 2007 Quick Reference Guide is available.  If you have received a new Windows computer and have Office 2007 you may receive your guide by selecting the link below and filling out the form.

I want a Office 2007 Quick Reference Guide


SEPTEMBER 2009 TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 

November-January 2010 Technology Workshops [pdf] 


EXTRA/SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

December 1 - Open Discussion About Teaching Spaces with Anne Crowley Yadi Collins, and Kathy Arnholt (Bring your brown bag lunch - we'll supply the dessert!), 12:30-1:30 - Fellows 103

January 13 - New Media - Explorer Web 2.0 tools Google Earth, Zotero, Voice Thread, Skype, Delicious, & Animoto (Dessert served by ITS Department), 12:00-3:00 - Fellows 201 

BLACKBOARD 9 WORKSHOPS 

November 10 - Blackboard 9 Communication Tools, 2:00-3:00 - Higley 325 - Instructor(s) Anne Crowley & Cheryl Johnson

November 10 - Blackboard 9 Grade Centre, 3:00-4:00 - Higley 325  -Instructor(s) Anne Crowley & Cheryl Johnson

January 13 - Blackboard 9 Basics, 10:00-1:00 - Library 102  - Instructor(s) Anne Crowley & Cheryl Johnson

January 13 - Blackboard 9 Communication Tools, 11:00-12:00 - Library 102  Instructor(s) Anne Crowley & Cheryl Johnson

January 13 - Blackboard 9 Grade Centre, 1:30-2:30 - Library 102  Instructor(s) Anne Crowley & Cheryl Johnson

iLIFE 09 WORKSHOPS 

November 19 - Garageband, 10:30-11:30- Fellows 201 - Instructor(s) Anne Crowley & Cheryl Johnson

OFFICE 2007-2008 WORKSHOPS 

EXCEL

November 10 - Introduction to Excel (Windows), 2:00-3:15 - Fellows 101 - Instructor(s) Mike Testa & Jeff Braumberger

November 11 - Excel Basics (Windows), 2:00-3:15 - Library 102 - Instructor(s) Mike Testa & Jeff Braumberger

November 17 - Creating Forms in Excel (Windows), 2:00-3:15 - Library 102 - Instructor(s) Mike Testa & Jeff Braumberger

November 18 - Formulas 1 (Windows), 2:00-3:15 - Library 102 - Instructor(s) Mike Testa & Jeff Braumberger

December 1 - Formulas 2 (Windows), 2:00-3:15 - Library 102 - Instructor(s) Mike Testa & Jeff Braumberger

December 9 - Creating Charts in Excel (Windows), 2:00-3:15 - Fellows 101 - Instructor(s) Mike Testa & Jeff Braumberger


POWERPOINT

January 12 - PowerPoint Design Principles and Basics(Windows), 10:00-11:00 - Library 102 - Instructor(s) Trent Edmunds 

January 14 - PowerPoint Design Principles and Basics(Macintosh), 2:00-3:00 - Higley 325 - Instructor(s) Trent Edmunds 

January 19 - Adding Media to PowerPoint(Windows), 11:00-12:00 - Library 102 - Instructor(s) Trent Edmunds 

January 21 - Adding Media to PowerPoint(Macintosh), 2:00-3:00 - Higley 325 - Instructor(s) Trent Edmunds


WORD 

November 11 -Track Changes and Comments Word 2007 (Windows), 10:00-10:30 - Library 102 - Instructor(s) Jeff Braumberger

November 12 -Track Changes and Comments Word 2008 (Macintosh), 2:00-2:30 - Higley 325 - Instructor(s) Jeff Braumberger

December 2 -Using References Word 2007 (Windows), 10:00-10:45 - Library 102 - Instructor(s) Jeff Braumberger

December 9 -Using References Word 2007 (Macintosh), 2:00-2:45 -Highley 325 - Instructor(s) Jeff Braumberger

DESCRIPTIONS 

Blackboard 9 Basics - Learn how to navigate the new Blackboard 9 interface.  This workshop will provide hands-on training of basic Bb functions that include creating folders, posting files, sending e-mail, and customizing the look and feel of your Bb9 site.

Blackboard 9 Communication Tools - Blackboard 9 has expanded the tools that faculty and students can use to communicate.  These tools can address certain pedagogical goals and student learning styles.  The communication tools that will be covered in this hands-on workshop include discussion board, blogs, wikis, personal journal, chat and e-mail.  Prerequisite required – Blackboard 9 Basics.

Blackboard 9 Grade Centre - The Gradebook in Blackboard has been completely redesigned in Blackboard 9 (now called the Grade Centre).  The Grade Centre now has a similar look and feel of an Excel spreadsheet and allows for dropped grades and more customization. Prerequisite required – Blackboard 9 Basics. 

Getting Up To Speed With Office 2007 (Windows) - Learn to use Office 2007 new interface. Participants will learn how to navigate the new interface including the Ribbon and Tab system, learn some of the major changes from Office 2003, and receive additional tips that will help you with the transition from Office 2003 to Office 2007.

Getting Up To Speed With Office 2008 (Macintosh) - Learn the differences in Office 2008 compared with previous versions. This session includes using the Element Gallery and more.

iPhoto/iTunes 09 - Learn how to add and organize your photos and music in iPhoto and iTunes. Instruction will include how to use the editing tools in iPhoto and how to create CDs of your music. These applications can only be found on a Macintosh computer. 

iMovie in iLife 09 - Learn how edit their footage and add special effects, transitions, titles to your movie, and how to export a finished movie.  

iDVD 09 - Learn how to transform your iMovie project into a DVD that can be played on most  DVD players.

PowerPoint Design Principles and Basics (Windows and Macintosh) - Learn about the most appropriate design principles when creating a PowerPoint presentation.  In addition, learn to insert slides, text, clipart, pictures and more.

Adding Media to PowerPoint (Windows and Macintosh) - Learn to enhance your presentation by applying slide transitions, custom animations, adding sound, video, record audio, and even inserting a YouTube video. Prerequisite required - PowerPoint Design Principles and Basics, or equivalent skill level.

Using Referencing Tools for Bibliographies and Citations - Become familiar with Word 2007/2008 referencing tools. Learn the available bibliography citation styles, how to insert a citation and add a placeholder, manage sources, add a bibliography, and insert a footnote.  Prerequisite required - Getting Up To Speed With Office 2007, and Word 2007 Basics or equivalent skill level.

Why Use Blackboard? -  Blackboard is an excellent on-line tool that faculty can use to post a course syllabus and readings (making sure that copyright issues are followed).  It also allows faculty to easily communicate with students using various tools that can address student’s learning styles and interests.  Blackboard can also be used for projects, organizations and portfolios.

Word 2007/2008 Basics - Word 2007/2008 Basics is an introductory course that will teach participants some basic level word processing skills.Participants will also learn to use their personal or U drive to manage documents and folders.

Word - Comment & Track Changes - If you want to eliminate paper waste, explore comments & track changes that can be used when developing a paper or grading your students' work.  Prerequisite required - Getting Up To Speed With Office 2007, and Word 2007 Basics or equivalent skill level.


 

The Latest...

Office 2007 (Windows)

Click here [pdf] to download the latest Office 2007 documentation.  This will assist with the learning process if you are new to Office 2007.

Click here to download Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats.  You will need this if you are trying to open files saved as .docx (default settings in Office 2007) files in Office 2003 (default settings in Office 2003).

Additional Help

Interactive: Word 2003 to Word 2007 Command Reference Guide

Office 2007 Add-Ins

2007 Microsoft Office Add-in: Microsoft Save as PDF - Click here to download [exe]

Download the add-in and open or run the file from it's current location.  After installation go to the Office Button, select Save As and look for the  PDF or XPS option and save.

Office 2008 (Macintosh)

Click here [pdf] to download the latest Office 2008 documentation.  This will assist with the learning process if you are new to Office 2008.

Help and How-To for Microsoft for Mac Office Products

Click here to download Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2008 (Mac Version)  File Formats.  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Web Development Tutorials

Blackboard Tutorials

MTS A/V Equipment Tutorials

Spring 2008 Staff

Jeremy Blake - Help Desk Technician/Trainer - blakej@denison.edu

Jeff Braumberger - Instructional Technologist/Coordinator - braumbergerj@denison.edu

Anne Crowley - Instructional Technologist - crowley@denison.edu

Cheryl Johnson - Instructional Technologist - johnsonc@denison.edu

Matt Rolf - Web Technology Analysis - rolfm@denison.edu

Mike Testa - Technical Services Manager - testam@denison.edu