| Databases (Access) |
Microsoft Access: Designing Databases (2½ hours)
planning and designing a database, setting up tables in a database, inputting & importing data into tables
Prerequisites: the workshop "Microsoft Access: Introductory concepts," or working knowledge of the concepts covered in that workshop
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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Microsoft Access: Introductory concepts (1 hour)
This 1 hour lecture introduces database concepts (e.g., fields, records, tables, forms, queries, reports), and discusses when it is appropriate to use databases.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Access 2003: Introductory Concepts (PDF)
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Microsoft Access: Queries (1½ hours)
creating & running queries
Prerequisites: the workshops "Microsoft Access: Introductory concepts" and "Microsoft Access: Designing Databases," or working knowledge of the concepts covered in those workshops
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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Microsoft Access: Reports (2 hours)
creating & running reports
Prerequisites: the workshops "Microsoft Access: Introductory concepts" and "Microsoft Access: Designing Databases," or working knowledge of the concepts covered in those workshops; "Microsoft Access: Queries" also preferred
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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| E-mail & Discussion Lists |
Introduction to Thunderbird (1½ hours)
The College uses a free e-mail program called Thunderbird. This workshop covers all the basics of installing, configuring, & using Thunderbird, including some great features like junk mail filtering and automatic SNC address lookup.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of basic e-mail concepts
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Thunderbird E-Mail Basics (PDF)
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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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Thunderbird Tips & Tricks (1½ hours)
Come learn tips & tricks for managing your e-mail more efficiently in Thunderbird using such things as filters, advanced sorting & searching, customizing your display, reducing the amount of space your mail uses on the server, and more.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Thunderbird e-mail program
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Thunderbird Tips & Tricks (PDF)
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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: working knowledge of the Windows operating system
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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| 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 |
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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Introduction to Educator: Putting Course Materials Online (2 hours)
Overview of the Educator course management system, it's 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 Moodle for Educator Users (2 hours)
Overview of the Moodle course management system, differences between Moodle & Educator, and getting started moving your course materials from Educator to Moodle.
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 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
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: working knowledge of how to use a web browser
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
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| Internet |
Introduction to Firefox 3.0 (1½ hours)
A new version of the Firefox web browser, version 3, has just been released. This workshop will focus on new features of version 3, how to work around issues you may encounter, and how to safely upgrade.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of some version of Firefox
Platform: 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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Pick a Better Browser: Why you should use Firefox (1½ hours)
As you probably know, we strongly recommend the Firefox web browser. Learn about how Firefox is better than Internet Explorer, why you should use it, and how to install & configure it.
Prerequisites: working knowledge of at least one web browser
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Firefox: A Better Browser (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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| 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 Vista and XP? 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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| Presentations (PowerPoint) |
PowerPoint 2007 for PowerPoint 2003 users (1½ hours)
This workshop focuses on the differences between PowerPoint 2007 and PowerPoint 2003, which will be especially useful for those who use PowerPoint 2003 but have to give their presentations on computers that have PowerPoint 2007 (e.g., in classrooms & labs). This is not a basic introduction to PowerPoint.
Prerequisites: some use of PowerPoint 2003
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: PowerPoint 2007 Basics (PDF)
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Using PowerPoint 2003 (1 hour)
creating a presentation, visual effects, transitions, adding graphics, delivering the presentation, differences between PowerPoint 97 and PowerPoint 2003
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: PowerPoint 2003 Basics (PDF)
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| Software |
Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007 (1½ hours)
Office 2007 is very different from Office 2003 in both interface and file formats. This workshop focuses on the differences between the versions, as well as the conversion/installation process. This workshop is a lecture/demonstration only, not hands-on.
Prerequisites: use of Office 2003 or other version of Office
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Office 2007: Getting Started (PDF), Office 2007 File Formats: Compatibility & Conversion (PDF)
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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 details.
Prerequisites: none
Platform: Windows and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
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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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| Spreadsheets (Excel) |
Excel Charts & Graphs (2 hours)
creating, modifying, and formatting charts and graphs in Microsoft Excel 2003, 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)
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Excel Formulas & Functions (2 hours)
using formulas in Excel 2003 to do calculations for things such as budgets and grades, conditional formatting
Prerequisites: the workshop
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Excel 2003: Formulas & Functions (PDF)
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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003 (2 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 2003 version
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Excel 2003: Introduction (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: the workshop Introduction to Cascade Server
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Scheduled Sessions:
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Cofrin 108
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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
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Cascade Server: Image Editing & PDF Files (PDF)
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Introduction to Cascade Server (2½ 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 and Mac (taught on Windows)
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Cascade Server: Introduction (PDF)
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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 |
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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| Word Processing (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.
Prerequisites: the workshop
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2003: 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)
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Getting Started with Microsoft Office & Word 2003 (2 hours)
workshop for those who are moving from Office 97 to Office 2003; covers installing & configuring Office 2003, new and changed features that are common to all Office 2003 programs, as well as those that are specific to Word
Prerequisites: working knowledge of the Windows operating system; basic familiarity with word processing software helpful
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Office 2003: Getting Started (PDF), Word 2003: Introduction (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
Prerequisites: the workshop
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2003: Intermediate (PDF)
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Mail Merge with Word 2003 (1½ hours)
Mail Merge in Word 2003 is very different from Word 97; this workshop covers the entire process, including creating form letters and labels/envelopes and importing data files from Excel and other sources
Prerequisites: the workshop
Platform: Windows
Delivery: Classroom
Handouts: Word 2003: 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 2003: Tips & Tricks (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)
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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: Introduction (PDF), Word 2007: Mail Merge (PDF)
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