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note The description for the new Getting Started with Office 2007 is listed below.
note Office 2007 training workshops and documentation for Word and Excel are currently in development and will be available soon. Descriptions for the new PowerPoint 2007 Basics and Intermediate sessions are listed below.
note Click a program/topic listed above. You will move down this page into the related section. There may be one or more workshops listed in each section. Click the workshop titles (in blue) to view detailed descriptions. Click the title again to close the details box.
note Please note that many of the workshops build upon topics covered in earlier ones, so please check the workshop descriptions carefully.


Blackboard Workshops                                                             
Blackboard is an e-Learning system designed to fulfill all of your online education needs. Blackboard is so easy to use, anyone can create a course without any programming skills. Your course Web site will be hosted on St. Joseph's College servers, where you and your students can access it any time, from any Web browser.

Blackboard - Creating an Online Course (For Faculty)
This workshop has two-parts:

Part 1
Access Blackboard.
Navigate through the course site.
Use Control Panel to add content to the course site.

Part 2
Utilize the e-mail, digital dropbox and discussion board features.
Blackboard - Creating Groups
The Manage Groups feature allows instructors to create Groups within courses. Each student will have access to his/her assigned group area. Group areas contain a Discussion Board, Virtual Classroom, Group File Exchange, and Group Email.
Blackboard - Using the Gradebook
The Gradebook feature allows instructors to perform many different functions related to grading. Through the Gradebook you can grade all your exams without independently having to go through each exam. All class work can be graded utilizing the Gradebook.
Blackboard - Creating Exams and Surveys
Use Blackboard's Tests and Surveys to test student knowledge, measure student progress and gather information from students. Tests permit the instructor to assign point values to each question. When the test is completed it is automatically graded and recorded in the gradebook. Surveys are useful for polling purposes. The questions on surveys are not assigned a point value and surveys are anonymous.


Dreamweaver Workshops                                                       
Dreamweaver is a Web design tool which allows you to create HTML documents to use either in a Web site or as stand alone documents.

Dreamweaver Basics & Advanced
Basics
This course is designed for those who want to learn how to create a Web page for a Web site or for those using Blackboard who wish to create HTML documents to upload into their Blackboard course.

Advanced
**Before taking this workshop, you must have a basic understanding of how to use Dreamweaver .

In this workshop you will learn how to:
     - Insert, align and manipulate text around graphics
     - Create hyperlinks within documents and to other documents or web sites


SJC Webmail Workshops                                                       
Webmail is an E-mail program which allows you to access your e-mail from any computer that has Internet access.

Webmail Basics & Advanced
Basics
**If you do not have a St. Joseph's Email account established, please let me know.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Send, receive, and print messages.
   - Send one or more attachments with a message.
   - Reply to and forward a message.
   - Create folders to place messages into.
   - Create address books and groups.

Advanced
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the Webmail Basics course.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Use the Tasks Mailbox to create and assign tasks.
   - Use the Notes Mailbox.
   - Use the Calendar Mailbox to store meetings, appointments, events, etc.
   - Set a Vacation Message.
Address Books and Groups within Webmail
**Before taking this workshop, you must have a basic understanding of how to use St. Joseph's College Webmail.

If you send email to the same group of people over and over, you will want to learn how to use the groups feature in Webmail. This workshop has been added for those that already know how to use the webmail system, but do not know how to use the Address Book and Groups feature.


Office 2007 Workshops                    icon new
During the Summer of 2007, the Technology and Information Services department upgraded all computer labs and smart classrooms to Office 2007. During the upcoming Summer of 2008, all faculty computers will be upgraded to Office 2007. With a completely new user interface and new collaborative tools, Office 2007 is an incredible resource for St. Joseph's College. We are offering these 1-hour sessions to get you up to speed on the "cosmetic" changes in the new version and as an opportunity for you to learn about some of the new features of each program.

The best way to learn more about Office 2007 (and the items listed below) is to experience it for yourself. If you plan on starting the Summer or Fall semester with a PowerPoint presentation, or showing students a document in Microsoft Word, these sessions are for you!

Getting Started with Office 2007
In this workshop you will learn how to use many of the key new features including:
   - The Ribbon
   - Tabs & Groups
   - Dialog Box Launcher
   - The Office Button
   - Contextual Tab
   - Quick Access Toolbar
   - Mini Toolbar
   - Galleries
   - Live Preview
   - Enhanced Zoom Controls
   - KeyTips
   - Compatibility Mode
Up to Speed with Word 2007
**This session is geared towards experienced Word users. If you are not familiar with the new Office 2007 interface, it is recommended that you take the "Getting Started with Office 2007" workshop before any "Up to Speed" session.

This brief one-hour session will show you the best ways to use the new Ribbon, help you get a handle on finding popular commands, find and use some of the new features, and get you acclimated in the new version of Word.

In this workshop you will learn how to use many of the key features in Word 2007 including:
   - The layout of the new design (Ribbon)
   - Accomplishing everyday tasks in Word 2007
   - Adjusting the new default font and paragraph formatting
   - Working with the new contextual spelling checker
   - Work with Quick Parts, SmartArt, Building Blocks, Headers/Footers, Templates
   - Multiple file formats (save as PDF) and compatibility
   - The revamped help system
Up to Speed with Excel 2007
**This session is geared towards experienced Excel users. If you are not familiar with the new Office 2007 interface, it is recommended that you take the "Getting Started with Office 2007" workshop before any "Up to Speed" session.

This brief one-hour session will show you the best ways to use the new Ribbon, help you get a handle on finding popular commands, find and use some of the new features, and get you acclimated in the new version of Excel.

In this workshop you will learn how to use many of the key features in Word 2007 including:
   - The layout of the new design (Ribbon)
   - Accomplishing everyday tasks in Excel 2007
   - Adjusting the new default font
   - Format and edit data
   - Insert/Delete rows and columns
   - Page setups, views, and printing
   - Headers/Footers
   - New charting tools
   - Multiple file formats (save as PDF) and compatibility
   - The revamped help system
Up to Speed with PowerPoint 2007
**This session is geared towards experienced PowerPoint users. If you are not familiar with the new Office 2007 interface, it is recommended that you take the "Getting Started with Office 2007" workshop before any "Up to Speed" session.

This brief one-hour session will show you the best ways to use the new Ribbon, help you get a handle on finding popular commands, find and use some of the new features, and get you acclimated in the new version of PowerPoint.

In this workshop you will learn how to use many of the key features in Word 2007 including:
   - The layout of the new design (Ribbon)
   - Accomplishing everyday tasks in PowerPoint 2007
   - Adding slide and working with layouts
   - Inserting objects (images, SmartArt, charts, etc.)
   - New graphics editing tools
   - Working with presentation views
   - Multiple file formats (save as PDF) and compatibility
   - The revamped help system

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Workshops                                          icon new
PowerPoint is a presentation graphics program that allows you to create professional-looking presentations incorporating text, charts, Clip Art, pictures, SmartArt, drawing objects, sound, and video.

Basics
**This is the beginner level PowerPoint workshop. No prior PowerPoint experience is necessary. If you are uncomfortable using the new Office 2007 interface, we suggest you attend the "Getting Started with Office 2007" workshop prior to registering for this workshop.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Organize a presentation.
   - Insert slides using multiple layouts (including some of the new 2007 layouts), add and format text on slides, add and format bulleted lists, add Clip Art and saved images, add links to web sites, and add footers to slides.
   - Format slides and work with slide themes (new feature).
   - Work with multiple slide and handout printing options.
   - Run your presentations in full screen view.
Intermediate
**Previous use of PowerPoint and attendance at PowerPoint 2007 Basics is recommended. Experience with the new Office 2007 user interface (Ribbon, tabs, etc.) is helpful. If you are uncomfortable using the new Office 2007 interface, we suggest you attend the Getting Started with Office 2007 workshop prior to registering for this workshop .

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Create a table slide.
   - Work with illustrations such as charts, pictures, shapes and SmartArt (new feature).
   - Format pictures (new features) and create a photo album (new feature).
   - Fine tune your presentations using speaker's notes.


Graphics Made Simple in Microsoft Office 2000                   
A picture can enhance a document by depicting an idea that may be difficult to describe or by making the document more visually appealing. There are some surprisingly powerful graphics tools built into each of the Office 2000 applications. The skills you learn in this workshop can be used in all of the Office 2000 programs. The goal for this workshop is to expose you to many of the image and drawing related tools in Office 2000 and learn how easy it is to create interesting and more visually appealing documents.

Graphics Made Simple in Microsoft Office 2000
In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Insert Clip Art images, Drawing objects, shapes, pictures saved on your computer, and WordArt into your Office documents.
   - Use the Drawing and Picture toolbars
   - Wrap text around graphics
   - Move, resize, crop, and order graphics and objects
   - Insert watermarks


Microsoft Word 2000 Workshops                                              
Microsoft Word is a word processing program that enables you to create, save, and print documents. You can also make corrections, change the way the text appears, spell check, mail merge and much more.

Introduction to Word
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
   - Enter, edit, save, and print a document
   - Spell check and grammar check a document
   - Apply basic formatting, such as bold, underline, italicize, and aligning text
   - Use tabs and indenting
   - Change the line spacing and margins of a document
Working With Formatting Features
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the MS Word-Introduction to Word course.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Select text to move, copy or delete.
   - Apply character formats with fonts.
   - Insert page numbers.
   - Create headers and footers.
   - Use bullets and numbering.
   - Insert symbols and pictures.
   - Use the AutoCorrect, AutoText, and Search and Replace features.
Using Word & Excel to Create Letters, Labels & Envelopes
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the MS Word-Introduction to Word course.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Mail Merge letters, labels and envelopes using a MS Excel file as your data source.
   - Produce individual letters, labels& envelopes
Working with Tables, Tabs & Columns
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the MS Word-Introduction to Word and Working With Additional Formatting Features courses.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Create tables
   - Add and Delete Rows & Columns.
   - Sort tables
   - Learn to create formulas in a column (add, average,etc.)
   - Set left-align, right-align, and decimal tabs.
   - Create newspaper column layouts
Using Tracking & Reviewing Features
**Before taking this workshop, you must be comfortable working in MS Word.

In the versions MS Word ’97 and above, Word has a tracking/editing feature that allows you to edit documents (i.e. student work, reports) and keep track of the changes you make to the document. This feature will display the old text along with the new changes. You can insert comments and print out your comments as well.
Creating a Table of Contents
**Before taking this workshop, you must be comfortable working in MS Word.

To assist you in developing your documents, Microsoft Word 2000 automates the creation of a table of contents. This feature enables you to easily and efficiently generate and update a table of contents, which is an important aspect of an effective document. The goal is to create the table of contents as the document develops so the table is “refreshed” as new sections are added.
Graphics Made Simple in Microsoft Office 2000


Microsoft Excel 2000 Workshops                                                   
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that allows you to organize data into rows and columns, complete calculations, graph data and create reports.

Managing Data
**This is the beginner level Excel workshop. No prior Excel experience is necessary.

In this workshop you will learn the basic terminology used in Excel such as: worksheet, workbook, cell, field, record, and how to:
   - Enter and edit data - text and numbers
   - Format data and make font changes
   - Work with a Database (list)
   - Sort a Database
   - Use a Data Form to speed data entry
   - Use filtering in a database to view unique records from a longer list
   - Print different reports using AutoFilter
   - Create subtotals
Excelling at Numbers
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the Excel 2000 - Managing Data Workshop.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Create formulas (addition, subtraction, average, etc.) and copy them to another location.
   - Understand and use cell referencing (absolute & relative)
   - Use Excel's great AutoFill feature
   - Understand Excel error messages
Formatting Features
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the Excel 2000 - Managing Data Workshop.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Format a worksheet by changing cell borders & shading, aligning cell entries, adjusting font styles, use the AutoFormat and Format Painter features
   - Create page Headers & Footers
   - Print repeated rows or columns
   - Print parts of worksheet
   - Adjust row height & column widths
   - Delete & insert rows and columns
Creating Charts & Graphs
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the Excel 2000 - Managing Data Workshop.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Use Excel data to create charts and graphs
   - Format a chart
   - Print a chart with or without sheet data
   - Print a different worksheet in the same workbook
   - Rename a worksheet
   - Update a chart after adding or removing sheet rows or columns
Creating an Electronic Grade Book
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the Excel 2000 - Managing Data Workshop.

Tired of manually calculating your student grades at the end of each semester? Take this course to learn how to use Microsoft Excel as an electronic grade book.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Set up your workshop roster in Excel.
   - Use formulas to calculate grades.
   - Easily convert a student's numeric final grade into a letter grade.
Graphics Made Simple in Microsoft Office 2000

Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Workshops                                         
PowerPoint is a presentation graphics program that allows you to create professional-looking presentations incorporating text, charts, Clip Art, pictures, drawing objects, sound, and video.

Basics (formally called Part 1)
**This is the beginner level PowerPoint workshop. No prior PowerPoint experience is necessary.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Create slides using a design template.
   - Insert slides, add and format text on slides, add and format bulleted lists, add Clip Art to slides, add links to web sites, and add footers to slides.
   - Work with slide layouts and views, slide transition and animation effects.
   - Work with multiple slide and handout printing options.
   - Run your presentations in full screen view.
Intermediate (formally called Part 2)
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the PowerPoint Basics course.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Create and edit slides that contain charts and tables.
   - Add your saved pictures to slides and use tools to manipulate the images (non-Clip Art related).
   - Work with AutoShapes and various drawing tools.
   - Fine tune your presentations using speaker's notes, spell check, summary slides and more.
Advanced
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under both the PowerPoint Basics and Intermediate courses.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Create and design your own custom backgrounds using pictures, watermarks and textured shapes.
   - Insert action and slide navigation buttons that allow you to move from one slide to another (not in sequential order) and open other file types during the presentation (Word documents, Excel files, etc.).
   - Link and/or embed Excel spreadsheet data and charts into a slide.
Graphics Made Simple in Microsoft Office 2000

Microsoft Publisher 2000 Workshops                                                
Publisher is a desktop publishing program that helps you create publications such as newsletters, flyers, business cards, calendars and web sites for your business or organization.

Basics
Basics
**Before taking this course you should have a basic knowledge of computers**

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Create a newsletter and a business card
   - Use the Publication wizards
   - Design your newsletter, flyer or business card
Graphics Made Simple in Microsoft Office 2000

Using the Mozilla Firefox Internet Browser                                    
Firefox is an Internet browser that you can use to visit web pages and search the World Web Web. Firefox automatically disallows pop-ups and spyware, features tabbed browsing windows to reduce clutter, has useful printing features, and an interactive Find feature.

Using the Firefox Internet Browser Basics
In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Navigate web pages
   - Use Tabbed Browsing
   - Create and use Bookmarks
   - Use the Sidebar and Searchbar
   - Use the Searchbar to search the web
   - Find Text on Web Pages using the Findbar
   - Printing Web Pages


Using Your Imation Flash Drive                                                         
**You Must Bring Your Own Flash Drive**

A USB flash drive (also referred to as a jump drive or USB key) is another type of portable media that allows you to store a large amount of information.

Flash Drive Basics
In this short workshop you will learn how to:
   - Plug your flash drive into a USB port
   - Save files to the flash drive
   - Safely eject and unplug the drive

Smart Classroom Training                                                               
Smart Classrooms create new opportunities in teaching and learning by integrating software applications, Internet resources, and audio visual technologies. This workshop is for those faculty members who would like to learn how to use the computer equipment located in any classroom on either campus. This workshop is highly recommended for all faculty. For additional assistance, please visit the Smart Classroom Assistance page found here.

Smart Classroom Basics
In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - To turn on the computer and projection system.
   - To play a VHS tape.
   - To play a DVD.
   - Turn on the receiver and control sound.


Saving Files to a CD (Burning a CD)                                                  
This workshop is for those faculty and staff who would like to learn how to save documents to a CD. Great for those who need to save large PowerPoint presentations.

Please note: This workshop uses the software called IBM Record Now to burn CD's.

CD Burning Basics
In this workshop you will learn:
   - Why you might save your documents and files to a cd.
   - The differences between a CD-R and a CD-RW cd.
   - How to save to the CD (Burn).

Scanning Images and Text                                                                  
This workshop will teach you how to use the college scanners to scan in images and text documents to the computer.

Powering on the Video Conference Equipment                  
This workshop will teach you how to use the video conference room equipment in the Business and Technology Building in Long Island or St. Angela Hall in Brooklyn. How and where you turn it on, get connected to the other side and making sure you can turn it off properly.

 
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