| E-mail & Discussion Lists |
Managing Discussion Lists at SNC (1½ hours)
This workshop includes everything you need to know about managing SNC discussion lists with Mailman, including passwords, types of discussion lists, subscribing and unsubscribing members, list settings, and moderating lists.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Discussion List Guide for List Administrators (PDF)
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Managing your Spam with Barracuda (1 hour)
Learn all about the College's Barracuda anti-spam server and how to use it to effectively manage your spam.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system & basic e-mail concepts
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Barracuda Anti-spam Server (PDF)
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Zimbra E-mail/Calendar Tips & Tricks (1 hour)
Come and learn some useful tips & tricks for more efficiently managing your Zimbra e-mail and calendars. Bring your questions!
Prerequisites: basic Zimbra knowledge
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
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| File Management & Network Resources |
Backing Up your Files (1½ hours)
Are you in danger of losing important files? Do you know how & when to back them up? Do you know which computer storage locations are backed up and which aren't? Did you know that, in addition to your files, there are other things you should back up too? Learn all this and more in this informative workshop.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Backing Up Your Files (PDF)
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Managing Files with Windows (2 hours)
where to save files, using network drives, how to find files, creating, moving, copying, renaming, and deleting files & folders
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Managing Files in Windows (PDF)
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Working from Home (1½ hours)
Learn about the various methods for accessing network drives (J, G, & M) from off campus, including NetDrive and NetStorage, as well as the best ways to use your SNC e-mail from off campus, and other tips on using SNC computer resources/systems from home.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
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| Google Apps |
Introduction to SNC Email Hosted by Google (1 hour)
The 60 minute session is an open forum to ask questions, learn
additional tricks, or become acquainted with the features of SNC Email
Hosted by Google.
Remember to bring mobile devices or tablets if assistance is needed.
Prerequisites:
Platform:
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts:
Scheduled Sessions:
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Cofrin 109
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Cofrin 109
Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Cofrin 109
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. in Cofrin 109
Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in Cofrin 109
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| Images & PDFs |
Editing Digital Images (2 hours)
Once you take pictures with a digital camera, you'll usually want to edit them. We'll use the Adobe Photoshop program to crop, resize, brighten/darken, adjust color, and optimize digital images in appropriate formats for both printing and web page/e-mail sharing. Techniques used will be applicable to other software programs. (This workshop does not cover scanning.)
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows or Macintosh operating system
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Editing Digital Images (PDF)
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Scanning Images & Text (1½ hours)
What you need to know to scan your pictures with the best results, including graphics formats, scanning photos, file sizes and image compression. Text scanning & OCR is also covered, along with scanning to Adobe Acrobat PDF. This workshop does NOT cover image editing.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system; the workshop
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Scanning Images & Text (PDF)
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| Instructional Technology |
Collecting Assignments through Moodle (1 hour)
How to use the Moodle course management system to collect assignments from students.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Moodle workshop or basic Moodle experience
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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Enhancing your course with a Learning Management System (1½ hours)
Have you ever wanted to put parts of your course on the web but don't know how to create web pages? Would your students like to check their grades at any time? A Learning Management System can assist you with these and many other course-related activities. Join us for this presentation about Learning Management Systems and discover new ways to enhance your courses. We'll also discuss the benefits to you and your students.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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Exploring the iPad in Education (1 hour)
Last April, Apple introduced the iPad tablet computer. Since then, people have been exploring the benefits of tablet computers. Some of your students may already be using them in your classes. This workshop will introduce you to the iPad, and discuss how it, and other tablet computers, might be used in an educational setting.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Other
Delivery: Classroom
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Introduction to Moodle: Putting Course Materials Online (2 hours)
Overview of the Moodle course management system, its features & benefits, and how to get started putting your course materials online.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of how to use a web browser
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
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Introduction to Smartboards (1½ hours)
Smartboards are the new electronic whiteboards that you may have seen in some campus classrooms, particularly in the Mulva Library. They offer a lot of additional functionality over traditional whiteboards, such as the ability to draw "on" projected documents and PowerPoint slides and save things that you've drawn/written on the screen. Smartboards are being installed in more and more campus classrooms. Join us to learn what they have to offer and how they work.
Prerequisites: none
Platform:
Delivery: Classroom
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Moodle Grade Books (1 hour)
How to use the grade book feature of the Moodle course management system.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Moodle workshop or basic Moodle experience
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
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Moodle Open Lab (1 hour)
Feel free to stop by if you have any Moodle problems or questions, or even if you'd just like to work on your Moodle course with help nearby.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Moodle workshop or basic Moodle experience
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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Moodle Wikis & Forums (1 hour)
How to use the Wiki & Forum features of the Moodle course management system.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Moodle workshop or basic Moodle experience
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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Working with Classroom Technology (Boyle Hall) (1 hour)
This workshop is an introduction to the technology for those who teach in Boyle Hall classrooms. We will walk around to rooms with different configurations and explore how to use the equipment and troubleshoot common problems.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Other
Delivery: Classroom
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| Internet |
Firefox Tips & Tricks (1 hour)
This workshop will explore various tips for improving your browsing experience with Firefox 4, including add-ons, little "extras" that add functionality to Firefox and let you customize your browsing experience.
Prerequisites: general knowledge of a web browser
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
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Introduction to RSS (1 hour)
In this workshop we'll explain what RSS is and how to use it through Firefox.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of at least one web browser;
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Introduction to RSS (PDF)
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Safe Surfing: Secure your Computer & Protect your Identity
Being online is dangerous. Spyware, viruses, spam, & a host of other online threats pose serious risks not only to your computer, but to you personally. These things allow criminals to take control of your computer, use it for illegal activities, watch everything you do on your computer, and ultimately steal your identity. Chances are that spyware & other hazards are already lurking on your computer. In this class, you'll learn about these threats, how to rid your computer of them, and how to protect yourself from future attacks.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of using the Internet
Platform: Windows
Delivery: E-mail
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| Macintosh: General |
Mac Tips & Tricks (1 hour)
Work faster and smarter on your Mac with shortcuts, copying & pasting, application switching, working with multiple files, searching, customizing the Dock, and more.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Macintosh
Delivery: Classroom
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| Other |
Buying a New Computer (1½ hours)
Need advice on purchasing a new PC? Would you like help understanding what all of the available options are about? Trying to decide between Windows and Mac? Come to this informational workshop and get all your questions answered. We'll also tell you how to get special St. Norbert College discounts available through Dell, HP, and Apple.
Prerequisites: none
Platform:
Delivery: Classroom
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SNC Online Reservation System & Master Calendar (1 hour)
An introduction to the College's new Online Reservation System and Master Calendar.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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| Software: Excel |
Excel Charts & Graphs (2 hours)
creating, modifying, and formatting charts and graphs in Microsoft Excel, inserting Excel charts and graphs into other applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint presentations)
Prerequisites: the workshop
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Excel 2003: Charts & Graphs (PDF), Excel 2007-2010: Charts & Graphs (PDF)
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Excel Formulas & Functions (2 hours)
using formulas in Excel to do calculations for things such as budgets and grades, conditional formatting
Prerequisites: the workshop Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent knowledge
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Excel 2003: Formulas & Functions (PDF), Excel 2007-2010: Formulas & Functions (PDF)
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Introduction to Microsoft Excel (1½ hours)
spreadsheet concepts, entering information, performing simple calculations, headers/footers, shading and cell borders, locking rows and columns, online help, new/changed features in the latest version
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Excel 2003: Introduction (PDF), Excel 2007-2010: Introduction (PDF)
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| Software: Other |
Firefox Add-ons (1 hour)
Add-ons, also known as extensions, are little "extras" that add functionality to Firefox and let you customize your browsing experience. This workshop will explore how to find and install add-ons, and will provide descriptions of some useful ones.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of any web browser
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
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Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010 (1½ hours)
The Office 2007 interface is very different from Office 2003. This workshop focuses on the differences between the versions and new 2007 features in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This workshop also applies to those using the newest version, Office 2010, which is very similar to Office 2007. (Office 2010 will be installed in campus labs & classrooms in summer 2011.)
Prerequisites: use of Office 2003 or other version of Office
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Office 2007-2010: Getting Started (PDF), Office 2007-2010 File Formats: Compatibility & Conversion (PDF)
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Introduction to Firefox (1½ hours)
New versions of the Firefox web browser are released periodically with new and changed features. This workshop covers the browser in general, focusing on new features, as well as how to safely upgrade and how to work around issues you may encounter.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of any web browser
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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Introduction to Zimbra (2 hours)
The Zimbra Collaboration Suite is the College's e-mail and calendar system. In this workshop we explore the basics of the e-mail, address book, and calendar features, as well as others if time allows.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Zimbra Basics (PDF)
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Zimbra Calendars (1 hour)
The Zimbra calendar system offers many useful features that may not be immediately apparent. In this workshop we explore the calendar functions in more detail.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Zimbra Basics (PDF)
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Zimbra Q & A (1 hour)
In this open forum you can ask any questions you may have about the Zimbra Collaboration Suite.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Other
Delivery: Classroom
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| Software: PowerPoint |
Using PowerPoint (1 hour)
creating a presentation, visual effects, transitions, adding graphics, delivering the presentation, new features of the latest version of PowerPoint
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: PowerPoint 2003 Basics (PDF), PowerPoint 2007-2010 Basics (PDF)
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| Software: Word |
Creating Electronic Forms in Microsoft Word (2 hours)
Using Word to create forms that can be filled out on a computer and saved or printed. Taught on Word 2007.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of Microsoft Word
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2003: Forms (PDF), Word 2007-2010: Forms (PDF)
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Customizing & Automating Microsoft Word (2 hours)
Setting up & using Macros, Templates, & Styles to save time
Prerequisites: the workshop
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2003: Customizing & Automating (PDF), Word 2007-2010: Customizing & Automating (PDF)
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Intermediate Microsoft Word (2 hours)
Margins, Tabs, Find & Replace, Headers & Footers, Alignment, Indents, Spacing, Pictures & Clip Art, Tables, Lists, Columns, Page & Section Breaks, Borders & Shading, AutoCorrect/AutoFormat, Grammar- & Spell-Checking, & more. Taught on Word 2007.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of Microsoft Word
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2003: Intermediate (PDF), Word 2007-2010: Intermediate (PDF)
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Mail Merge with Word (1½ hours)
This workshop covers the entire mail merge process, including creating form letters and labels/envelopes and importing data files from Excel and other sources. Taught on Word 2007.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of Microsoft Word
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2003: Mail Merge (PDF), Word 2007-2010: Mail Merge (PDF)
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Microsoft Word Tips & Tricks (2 hours)
Learn lots of little secrets for making Word behave the way you want it to, and the explanations to some of Word's biggest mysteries. We guarantee that you'll say "Wow, I didn't know that!" at least once during this workshop. We'll also be answering questions, so feel free to bring us your stumpers!
Prerequisites: the workshop
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2007-2010: Intermediate (PDF)
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Taming Word's Lists, Columns, & Tables (2 hours)
Does Word's automatic list feature drive you crazy? Do you have trouble lining things up in columns? If so, this is the workshop for you! Learn how to make Word's lists, columns, and tables work for you rather than against you, so that you can get your documents looking the way you want, and update them more easily too.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of Microsoft Word
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2003: Lists, Columns, & Tables (PDF), Word 2007-2010: Lists, Columns, & Tables (PDF)
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Word 2007 for Word 2003 users (1½ hours)
This workshop focuses on the differences between Word 2007 and Word 2003 and new features in Word 2007, including mail merge. This is not a basic introduction to Word or mail merge.
Prerequisites: some use/knowledge of Word 2003
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2007-2010: Introduction (PDF), Word 2007-2010: Mail Merge (PDF)
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| Web Development |
Cascade Server Open Lab (registration optional) (1 hour)
If you have a Cascade Server problem that you just can't figure out, or if you'd rather work on your web site with help nearby, stop in during an open lab to ask Cascade questions, get help, or just work on your web site. Registration is entirely optional for open labs - feel free to drop by even if you haven't signed up.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Cascade Server workshop
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Scheduled Sessions:
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Mulva 305, Innovation Studio
Tue, May 14, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in Mulva 305, Innovation Studio
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Image Editing and PDF files in Cascade Server (1½ hours)
This workshop will focus on uploading & editing images for web pages using the built-in image editor in Cascade, and also creating, uploading, & linking to PDF files.
Prerequisites: the workshop Introduction to Cascade Server
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Cascade Server: Image Editing & PDF Files (PDF)
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Introduction to Cascade Server (2 hours)
This workshop is for those who need to learn how to create & maintain web sites with Cascade Server, the College's web Content Management System (CMS). Registration is absolutely essential - you won't be able to participate unless we set up your access in advance.
Prerequisites: If your site has not yet been converted to Cascade Server, contact the Office of Communications to plan your department's web content first.
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Cascade Server: Introduction (PDF)
Scheduled Sessions:
Fri, May 10, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in Cofrin 108
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Social Networking for Campus Departments (1 hour)
Thinking about using social networking tools like Twitter and Facebook to get information from your department out to the College community? Come see examples of what other departments are already doing in this area and learn about best practices, planning, and College guidelines.
Prerequisites: none
Platform:
Delivery: Classroom
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Web Forms (2 hours)
The page editor in Cascade Server does not include any tools for creating web forms, so they must be created & edited through the HTML code. This advanced workshop will also cover using the "Form Configurator" utility and, if time allows, some additional form functionality such as automatic field completion.
Prerequisites: the workshop Introduction to Cascade Server
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Web Forms (PDF), forms.html
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Web Site Maintenance Tools (1 hour)
Campus web developers: Learn how to use web site traffic reports, broken link reports, and other tools to keep your web site in top shape. Applicable whether your site is maintained the new way (in Cascade Server) or "the old way."
Prerequisites: basic knowledge of the world wide web
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Web Site Traffic Reports (PDF)
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Working with Tables in Cascade (1½ hours)
In order to use certain types of web page layouts, you have to use tables, but working with tables in Cascade can sometimes be tricky. In this workshop we'll talk about editing tables both through the regular Cascade WYSIWYG editing interface and through the HTML code.
Prerequisites: the workshop Introduction to Cascade Server
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
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| Windows: General |
Give your Computer a Tune-Up
There are many things you can do to improve your computer's performance. This workshop will walk you through all of the steps, and provide detailed instructions so you can do it yourself.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of Windows
Platform: Windows
Delivery: E-mail
Handouts: Give your Computer a Tune-Up (PDF)
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Productivity Tips & Tricks for Windows (2 hours)
Work faster & smarter using keyboard shortcuts, copying & pasting, desktop shortcuts, task switching, working with multiple files at a time, customizing the Start menu, etc.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Productivity Tips & Tricks for Windows (PDF)
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