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Training for Faculty, Staff and StudentsTraining for Faculty, Staff and Students

The Department of Information and Technology Services is pleased to announce the following workshops for faculty, staff and students. Reservations are required and can be made by sending an e-mail to Frank Brusca. Walk-ins are discouraged due to seating limitations and preparation of training materials. If classes are full, you can have you name placed on a standby list.

Unless noted, all classes will be held in the IT Training room (015C) in Roush Hall.

If you would like a class on a topic not listed here (or a class at a different time), please contact me via phone (614-823-1875) or by e-mail. I will do my best to accommodate your request (keep in mind that the availability of classrooms with the appropriate software can be a limiting factor).

IMPORTANT NOTES:

If you request a seat in a workshop, you will receive an Outlook invitation confirming your seat in the workshop. You will need to use Outlook or Webmail to see if you made it into a workshop. If you don't accept your Outlook invitation your seat in the workshop will reassigned to someone else.

If you request a workshop that is full, your name will be added to the wait list.

Reservations are required. UNRESERVED WALK-INS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Classes will begin promptly at the announced starting times. Since these compact training classes are so short, if you're late, you will be asked to sign up for a later session.

If you are scheduled to attend a workshop and cannot attend, please contact Frank Brusca or call 614-823-1875 ASAP. Since many of these workshops are "sold out," we can offer your seat to someone on the waiting list.

Minimum of two attendees are required for each workshop; workshops with only one attendee will be canceled.

Class Title,
Dates, Times &
Seats Available		 Description &
Who Should Attend

Audio and Video Tools

8/24

9:30 am -12:30 pm (8 seats available)

8/25

2-5 pm (8 seats available)

9/4

9:30 am - 12:30 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

Audio and VideoDescription: This workshop will cover the basics steps to prepare audio and video files for uploading to online services such as iTunes University and YouTube EDU. Specifically, the workshop will cover:

  • Basic operation of the AVS4You Suite (this will be the only tool used in the workshop)
  • Converting audio and video files from one format to another
  • Compressing audio and video files
  • Uploading files to iTunes University and YouTube EDU
  • Linking to audio and video files in Blackboard and Moodle
  • Copyright, open source and other legal issues

Note: This workshop will NOT be covering basic audio and video recording and editing. We will assume you have an existing video or audio file and want to upload it to iTunes University or YouTube EDU. If you are interested in creating audio and video from scratch or editing techniques, see the courses below. To have the AVS Suite installed on your computer, please contact Frank Brusca.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who want to make video and audio files available to students online.

Prerequisite(s): Basic understanding of audio and video files; basic browser skills.

Using Impatica

8/25

9:30 - 11:00 am (8 seats available)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (8 seats available)

9/4

2 - 3:30 pm (8 seats available)
3:30 - 5:00 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

ImpaticaDescription: This workshop will cover the basics steps to prepare large PowerPoint files for use on the web - using the Impatica tool. Specifically, the workshop will cover:

  • Compressing large PowerPoint files
  • Output options
  • Uploading the files to Blackboard and Moodle

Note: This workshop will NOT be covering how to create narrated PowerPoint files. We will assume you have an existing PowerPoint file that you want to upload to Blackboard or Moodle. To have Impatica installed on your computer, please contact Frank Brusca.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who want to make large PowerPoint files available to students online.

Prerequisite(s): Basic computing skills.

Online Instruction Using Facebook

8/26

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 - 5:00 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

ImpaticaDescription: Believe it or not, it is possible to deliver online instruction using Facebook. This workshop will show you how to use the popular social networking tool to facilitate online learning. Specifically, the workshop will cover:

  • Setting up your "class"
  • Inviting students (and keeping outsiders outside)
  • Discussion boards
  • Uploading documents
  • Uploading videos
  • Linking to external web sites

Note: You will need a Facebook account. This workshop will NOT be covering Facebook fundamentals - you should have a good understanding of how Facebook works before attending this workshop.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who want to explore innovative ways of delivering instruction online.

Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of Facebook.

Introduction to Blackboard - for Faculty

9/8

9:30 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 - 4:30 pm (8 seats available)

9/11

9:30 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 - 4:30 pm (8 seats available)

9/22

9:30 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

BlackboardDescription: Learn the basics of Blackboard and how you can benefit from this online course management system.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who have little or no experience with Blackboard.

Prerequisite(s): Working knowledge of how to use a browser.

Introduction to Moodle - for Faculty

9/9

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
1:00 - 4:00 pm (8 seats available)

9/10

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 - 5:00 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

MoodleDescription: Learn the basics of Moodle and how you can benefit from this online course management system.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who have little or no experience with Moodle.

Prerequisite(s): Working knowledge of how to use a browser.

Transitioning to Office 2007

9/21

9 am-12 noon (8 seats available)

9/22

2-5 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

Office 2007Description: During the summer of 2007, ITS will be installing MS Office 2007 on selected computers. Those computers include:

  • All classrooms
  • All labs
  • All new computers

This new version of MS Office is radically different and the user interface has changed (for example, there are no more menus). If your computer is slated to have Office 2007 installed, or if you use MS Office in a classroom or lab it is highly recommended that you attend this workshop.

This workshop will cover the user interfaces of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access (Outlook retained its old design). We will explore the new designs and demonstrate how to perform familiar routine tasks.

Who Should Attend: Faculty, staff and students who will be using MS Office 2007.

Prerequisite(s): A good working understanding of MS Office 2003 (or earlier).

NOTE: This is not an introductory workshop and is not intended for anyone who does not already know how to use MS Office.

Recording Digital Audio

10/2

9:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 seats available)

Roush 015C

iPodDescription: An introduction to recording, editing and broadcasting digital audio files using the Audacity and AVS4You Suite. Topics will include:

  • Using audio gear
  • Recording and editing audio with Audacity
  • Encoding files to the MP3 format
  • Broadcasting

Important Note: It is critical that you attend for the full day. This workshop won't be of much value if you only intend to attend part of the day.

Who Should Attend: Faculty, staff and students who interested in learning how to create digital audio files.

Prerequisite(s): Basic computer skills.

Mail Merges with MS Word 2007

10/5

9:00 - 11:30 am (8 seats available)
11:30 am - 2:00 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

MS WordDescription: Document merging can save you a lot of time if you need to send out mass mailings or create catalogs. Unfortunately, in an effort to make merging better, the merge process in MS Word 2007 became incredibly more complicated and more frustrating to use. This workshop covers:

  • Navigating through the process with the Task Pane
  • Creating a merge template/document
  • Selecting a data source from another Word file, Excel, Access or even your Outlook contacts list
  • Creating the merged document
  • Saving and printing options

Note: This workshop will be using Word 2007 and is not appropriate for those using Word 2003 or earlier.

Who Should Attend: Faculty, staff and students who want to learn how to create merge documents. Participants should have a good understanding of MS Word fundamentals.

Prerequisite(s): A good basic understanding of MS Word. This workshop is not intended for those new to MS Word.

Using Blackboard's Gradebook - for Faculty

10/7

9:00 am -12:00 pm (8 seats available)
1:00 - 4:00 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

BlackboardDescription: Learn the basics of Blackboard's online gradebook. This workshop covers:

  • Managing gradebook items
  • Scoring options
  • Gradebook calculations
  • Managing extra credit
  • The dangers of weighting grades
  • Exporting and importing grades

Who Should Attend: Faculty who would like a better understanding of Blackboard's gradebook.

Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of Blackboard.

Basic Video Recording

10/8

9:00 am - 5:00 pm (6 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

Audio and VideoDescription: This workshop will cover the basics steps to record and edit video. Specifically, the workshop will cover:

  • Analog vs. digital video (and why you should NEVER use analog)
  • Flip cameras
  • Transferring video from the camera to your computer
  • Editing your video with the AVS4You suite (we will not be using any other tools)
  • Converting video files from one format to another
  • Compressing audio and video files
  • Copyright, open source and other legal issues

Note: This workshop will NOT be covering how to distribute your video files. To have the AVS Suite installed on your computer, please contact Frank Brusca.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who want to record and edit video.

Prerequisite(s): Basic computer skills.

Using Wikis in Moodle

10/9

9:30 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 - 4:30 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

MoodleDescription: Learn the basics of creating online collaborative wikis in Moodle.

Note: This workshop will NOT be covering other wiki systems such as PBWiki, WikiSpace, @Wiki or DotWiki.

Who Should Attend: Faculty and students who would like to learn more about using wikis in Moodle.

Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of Moodle and knowledge of how to use a browser.

Using Blogs in Moodle

10/12

9:30 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 - 4:30 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

MoodleDescription: Learn the basics of blogging in Moodle.

Note: This workshop will NOT be covering other blog tools such as Blogger.

Who Should Attend: Faculty and students who would like to learn more about using blogs in Moodle.

Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of Moodle and knowledge of how to use a browser.

Creating Assignments in Blackboard

10/14

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 - 5:00 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

BlackboardDescription: Learn the basics of creating assignments in Blackboard.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who would like to learn more about creating and managing assignments in Blackboard.

Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of Blackboard and knowledge of how to use a browser.

Creating Assignments in Moodle

10/16

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 - 5:00pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

MoodleDescription: Learn the basics of creating assignments in Moodle.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who would like to learn more about creating and managing assignments in Moodle.

Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of Moodle and knowledge of how to use a browser.

Creating Online Surveys

10/20

9 am-12 noon (8 seats available)
2-5 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

Description: Learn how to create simple online surveys. No programming or database experience necessary!

Who Should Attend: Faculty, staff and students interested in creating online surveys.

Note: You will need to have an established Google account prior to this workshop. Click here for more information.

Prerequisite(s): Working knowledge of how to use a browser and an understanding of survey fundamentals.

Creating Quizzes and Exams in Blackboard

10/22

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 - 5:00 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

BlackboardDescription: Learn the basics of creating quizzes and exams in Blackboard.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who would like to learn more about creating and managing online tests in Blackboard.

Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of Blackboard and knowledge of how to use a browser.

Creating Test Questions in Moodle

10/23

9:00 am - 12:00 pm (8 seats available)
2:00 -5:00 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

MoodleDescription: Learn the basics of creating quizzes and question banks in Moodle.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who would like to learn more about creating and managing test questions in Moodle.

Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of Moodle and knowledge of how to use a browser.

Creating Quizzes and Exams in Moodle

10/27

9 am-12 noon (8 seats available)
2-5 pm (8 seats available)

Location: Roush 015C

MoodleDescription: Learn the basics of creating quizzes and exams in Moodle.

Who Should Attend: Faculty who would like to learn more about creating and managing online tests in Moodle.

Prerequisite(s): You MUST be familiar with how to create questions and question s banks in Moodle (that subject will not be covered in this workshop - please see the workshops scheduled for 10/23); a basic understanding of Moodle and knowledge of how to use a browser.

Seating availability as of 8/17/2009.



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