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note All descriptions below have been revised to reflect the current offering of Microsoft Office 2007 workshops.
note Please email one of the TIS Technology trainers to obtain any of the documentation for Office 2000.
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 Learn 9.0 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.

The following Blackboard Workshops are designed to prepare the already experienced Blackboard user for the upgrade to Blackboard Learn 9.0. These are "Up to Speed Workshops" focusing on the new look and feel, Grade Center and Assignments tool. Users signing up for these courses should already be comfortable working in earlier versions of Blackboard.

Experienced Blackboard users (the workshops listed in this section are designed to prepare the already experienced Blackboard user for Blackboard Learn 9.0)

Blackboard 9.0: Getting Started
**This training is for the experienced Blackboard user.

In this training you will become familiar with the new Blackboard 9.0 interface, notification dashboard, control panel, and assignments tool. The digital dropbox will not exist in this version and the assignments tool must be used instead.

Blackboard 9.0: Grade Center
**This training is for the experienced Blackboard user.

**You must attend the Blackboard 9.0: Getting Started workshop before attending this workshop.

In this training we will take a look at the new Grade Center (formally the Grade Book). The Grade Center is more than just a way to record students' grades. The Grade Center can record data, monitor students progress, and communicate information to students.
Blackboard 9.0: Getting Started and Grade Center
**This training is for the experienced Blackboard user.

In this training you will become familiar with the new Blackboard 9.0 interface, notification dashboard, control panel, grade center and assignments tool. The digital dropbox will not exist in this version and the assignments tool must be used instead.

New Blackboard users (the workshops listed in this section are designed to prepare new Blackboard users for Blackboard Learn 9.0)

Blackboard 9.0: Basics (2 hrs)
**This class is for new users of Blackboard.

In this course you will learn the following: Logging In, Navigation of the system, The St. Joseph's College Course Template (for Online/Hybrid Course developers), Adding/Editing/Deleting Course Content, Creating Announcements, Adding Faculty Information, Adding Calendar Entries, Sending Email, Home Page Module

Blackboard 9.0: Assignment Tool (1 hr)
**This class is for new users of Blackboard.

The Assignment Tool within Blackboard allows the student to view and submit assignments from one location. Assignments can be submitted by entering text, attaching files or a combination of both. The Assignment is connected to the Blackboard Grade Center which allows the instructor to easily grade, download, and provide feedback to the student.
Blackboard 9.0: Discussion Board (1 1/2 hrs)
**This class is for new users of Blackboard.

The Discussion Board offers an important vehicle for interpersonal interaction. Discussions can serve a range of purposes, such as an online meeting place for social interaction among peers, a medium to pose questions about homework assignments, readings, and course content, or a graded activity that demonstrates understanding or application of course material.

In this course you will learn how to:

Navigate discussion forums and threads, Select which type of threads to display, Create threads and reply to posts, Collect posts for sorting, filtering, and printing, Use the Search function to locate specific threads

Blackboard 9.0: Grade Center (1 1/2 hrs)
**This class is for new users of Blackboard.

The Grade Center is more than just a way to record students' grades. The Grade Center can record data, monitor students progress, and communicate information to students. The instructor can easily grade, download and provide feed back to the student.

In this course you will learn how to:
Navigate the grade center, Create columns to manage grades, Enter and manage grades


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.


Web 2.0 Workshops                    icon new
Technology and the way information is created, used, and disseminated have changed. The first step you can take in understanding the potential for Web 2.0 tools in education, is to learn about them. To help provide some background and bring you up to speed, we are offering a brief technology information session titled "Web 2.0: Connecting...Creating...Contributing", on both campuses. The information session is geared for faculty, but staff are certainly welcome to attend. This is not a hands-on session (the rest of the Web 2.0 sessions are).

Please note: The focus of the workshops geared towards use of "Web 2.0" tools in education is not specific to just one particular tool or company. The concepts and guidelines presented can be used with any tool. We have decided on a few specific companies that we feel may work best for faculty and students. However, because of the constant evolution of the Internet, and Web 2.0 tools in general, use of the specific companies mentioned below may change.

Web 2.0: Connecting...Creating...Contributing
In this workshop you will:
   - Explore the origin and meaning of the term "Web 2.0"
   - Explain many of the catch phrases and terminology associated with Web 2.0 tools
   - Examine the social nature of most Web 2.0 tools
   - Briefly look at some "live" examples of these tools
   - Briefly explore uses of these tools in a classroom/online setting
Blogging Across the Curriculum
A blog shares writing and multimedia content in the form of “posts” (starting point entries) and “comments” (responses to the posts). Blogging can help students, and faculty, find a voice, create enthusiasm for writing and communication, create conversation, and provide faculty with a chance to teach about responsible journalism. This workshop will focus on use of the WordPress.com blogging platform. An examination of the challenges and opportunities associated with using blogs in an educational environment, blogging ettiquite, and ways to avoid common mistakes will also be discussed.

Using Social Bookmarking and News Feeds to Manage Information Overload
Do you save web sites to a computer only to never find them again? Do you put web site links into a Word document to show to students in class? Or, email the links to them for review after class? Are you tired of all the email newsletters pilling up in your inbox? Do you try to keep up on the latest information in your subject area, local area, or the world? What if you only had to check one site for all the news and information you want to follow and manage one site for all your favorite and useful web site links? Creating a social boomarking account with Dejaspace and subscribing to RSS feeds with Newsgator will help you alleviate information overload.

Wikis for Collaboration
Wikis, or collaborative websites, used in its full capacity, which includes reading, writing, editing and management, can be an excellent teaching tool for both students and instructors. Join us to learn how to use wikis to facilitate collaboration among students (and peers) and reach beyond the classroom. This workshop will focus on using PBworks to create a shared place to collaborate. An examination of the challenges and opportunities associated with using wikis in an educational environment will also be discussed.


Microsoft Office 2007 Workshops                    icon new
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 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
Graphics Made Simple in Microsoft Office 2007
A picture can enhance a document or a presentation by depicting an idea that may be difficult to describe or by making the document more visually appealing. There are some surprisingly powerful and easy to use graphics tools built into each of the Office 2007 applications. The skills you learn in this workshop can be used in all of the Office 2007 programs. The goal for this workshop is to expose you to many of the image and drawing related tools in Office 2007 and learn how easy it is to create interesting and more visually appealing documents.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Insert Clip Art images, Drawing objects, SmartArt, shapes, and pictures saved on your computer into your Office documents.
   - Use the Picture enhancement tools found on the Office Ribbon
   - Wrap text around graphics
   - Move, resize, crop, and order graphics and objects
   - Insert watermarks

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.
Narrating Slides and Adding YouTube Videos to PowerPoint
Using the Record Narration feature in PowerPoint 2007, you can add an audio component to your presentations. This is very useful if you want to be able to post the slides into Blackboard so students can review them after class and if you want to be able to narrate the presentations you use in a face-to-face class. We will add narration to a presentation, upload it to a presentation sharing web site, and embed the compressed presentation into your course in Blackboard. Additionally, you will learn how to include a YouTube video in a presentation for use in a face-to-face class. Note: You do not need to be using Blackboard to attend this session and you can't record the "live" commentary you provide during a face-to-face class time.


Microsoft Word 2007 Workshops                                               icon new
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.

Word 2007 Basics
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
   - Enter, edit, save, and print a document
   - Copy, copy, and paste document text
   - 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 page layout (orientation, margins, etc.)
   - Working with document views
   - Working with templates
   - Using the Help system
Word 2007 Formatting Features
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the Word 2007 Basics workshop.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Apply character formats with fonts
   - Using the Format Painter
   - Work with breaks
   - Insert and format page numbers
   - Insert and format document headers and footers
   - Use bullets and numbering
   - Insert symbols, pictures, and other illustrations
   - Use Building Blocks, Quick Parts, and Find & 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 Word 2007 Basics workshop. This session is offered for the first time during Summer 2009.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Mail Merge letters, labels and envelopes using an Excel file as your data source.
   - Produce individual letters, labels, and envelopes
Working with Tables, Tabs & Columns
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the Word 2007 Basics and Formatting Features workshops.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Create, edit, and format tables
   - Add and delete table rows and columns
   - Sort data within a table
   - Learn to create formulas in a column (add, average,etc.)
   - Set left-align, right-align, and decimal tabs.
   - Create document with varying column layouts
Using Tracking & Reviewing Features
**Before taking this workshop, you must be comfortable working in Word 2007. This session is not offered during the Fall 2008 semester.

Word has a tracking/editing feature that allows you to edit documents (e.g., 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.
Using the Reference Tools in Word 2007
**Before taking this workshop, you must be comfortable working in Word 2007.

To assist you in developing documents that require citations, Microsoft Word 2007 has a number of tools readily available on the References tab on the Ribbon.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
    - Create and automate the creation of a table of contents
    - Insert and manage footnotes
    - Insert and manage endnotes
    - Work with citations and bibliography
    - Add captions and cross references
    - Build an index

Graphics Made Simple in Microsoft Office 2007


Microsoft Excel 2007 Workshops                                                    icon new
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that allows you to organize data into rows and columns, complete calculations, develop charts, and create reports.

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

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Basic terminology used in Excel such as: worksheet, workbook, cell, field, and record
   - 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 2007 - Managing Data Workshop. This session is not offered during the Fall 2008 semester.

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 2007 - 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 new Format as table feature, and work with the Format Painter
   - Create sheet headers & footers
   - Print repeated rows or columns
   - Print parts of worksheet
   - Adjust row height & column widths
   - Delete & insert rows and columns
Creating Charts
**Before taking this workshop, you must be able to complete all tasks listed under the Excel 2007 - Managing Data Workshop. This session is not offered during the Fall 2008 semester.

In this workshop you will learn how to:
   - Use Excel data to create a chart
   - Format a chart using the features available under the Chart Tools option on the Ribbon
   - 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 2007 - 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 class rosters in Excel
   - Use formulas to calculate grades
   - Easily convert a student's numerical final grade into a letter grade
Graphics Made Simple in Microsoft Office 2007

Microsoft Publisher 2007 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**. This session and manual will not be available until Spring 2009.

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 2007

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 found in the open computer labs to scan in images and text 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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