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the division of information technology is pleased to offer the following resources to VSU Staff/faculty:
Training Available
Instructor Led:
- Contribute Basics
- Excel 2010 New Features Review
- Expression Web Basics
- iPad Basics
- Movie Maker
- Outlook 2010 with Exchange Features
- PowerPoint 2010 New Features Review
- Smart Classroom
- Vision Software
- Windows 7 Operating System
- Word 2010 New Features Review
Instructors: Kathy Sundin, Kyle Culpepper and Fania Braaf, Division of Information Technology
Self-Guided Video Tutorials:
All classes will be held at the NEW IT Computer Lab location, unless otherwise noted below:
Old Georgia Power Building
901 N. Patterson Street - Annex Building
Corner of E. Gordon and N. Patterson St.
(South of the Continuing Education Building)
Please visit the Employee and Organizational Development web page to register for classes online. Select the "Online Registration" link. Classes can be cancelled due to lack of registration.
Online Software Training
Valdosta State University also offers Online Software Training! Thousands of online tutorials provide quick answers to all your software questions. Some of the tutorials available to you include:
- Computer Basics
- PC Basics 2012
- Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint 2003, 2007 and 2010
- Whats New in Office 2010
- Word 2004 (for Mac)
- Windows XP, Vista and 7
- Whats New in Windows 7
- Project 2003, 2007 and 2010
- QuickBooks 2005
To self register for the tutorials you wish to complete and begin using this valuable resource! If you have not registered, select the Create Account button. Enter your first name, last name, VSU email address (including @valdosta.edu) and enter your password twice. Then select the Register button.
If you have already created an account; sign in with your full VSU email address and password. Then select the Sign In button. Access the tutorial for assistance on how to access specific courses.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are available to answer your questions.
Are you responsible for maintaining your departments' web pages, but have not learned how to use the Contribute software? Or maybe you have just started using Contribute and would like some additional guidance. Then this class is for you!
Training Highlights include :
- How to install Contribute on your computer
- Connecting to Contribute and begin editing pages
- Reviewing new web page standards and guidelines
- How to navigate
- Create a new page
- Edit a page
- Add an image
- Add a table
- Create links
- Send a page for review (Writers and/or Publishers)
- Publish a page (Publishers)
This class is NOT intended for those who will be updating personal web pages.
NOTE: Please indicate if you need Writer or Publisher privileges, your email userid, and the exact URL for the web site you will be editing.
Dates/Times:
TBA
Excel 2010 New Features Review -
This class covers the new and enhanced features in Excel 2010. Also covered in this class will be Excel Tips and Tricks for utilizing Excel more effectively. Topics covered will be:
- File Tab
- Ribbon Customization
- Sparklines
- Slicer
- Enhanced Conditional Formatting
- Enhanced PivotCharts
- Screenshots and Screen Clipping
- Protected View
- Enhanced SmartArt
- Improved Filtering
- Preview before you Paste
- Opening workbooks for comparison
- Tips and Tricks
Dates/Times:
TBA
Expression Web is Microsoft's web site design replacement package for FrontPage. At VSU Expression Web is used to create faculty/staff personal web pages. Expression Web cannot be used to edit any VSU departmental web pages - only Contribute can be used. Topics covered include:
- Introduce Expression Web and HTML concepts
- Discuss Expression Web window and task panes
- Identify the url format for faculty/staff personal web pages
- Create, edit and save a personal web site and web pages
- Preview web pages in browser
- Format web pages
- Create, edit and remove hyperlinks and bookmarks
- Insert and edit images
- Publish personal web page
Dates/Times:
TBA
This class is intended for faculty and staff that currently have an iPad, or are planning a purchase, and would like to learn how to use it more effectively. The iPad can be VSU-issued or your personal iPad. If you currently have an iPad, please bring it with you to class. Topics covered include:
- Navigating your iPad
- Turning on/off and sleep options
- Pinching and zooming functions
- Using Home button
- Viewing options
- Taking screen shots
- Using the camera
- Adjusting volume
- Using multitasking status bar
- Closing out of running apps
- Rearranging and deleting apps
- Creating folders
- Using the Settings Options
- Creating and Syncing iTunes Account
- Backing up and Restoring Data
- Using the App Store
- Discussing Product Safety and Proper Cleaning Methods
- Enhancing Battery Life
- Outlining iPad Limitations
- Sharing Tips and Tricks
Instructor: Kyle Culpepper
Dates/Times:
Tuesday, March 19 - 1:30-4:00 pm
Movie Maker Features Review -
The Movie Maker Features Review is a new class for Spring 2011. This class will cover the process of quickly turning your photos and videos into movies. Specific topics covered will be:
- Key Concepts
- Movie Maker Screen
- Insert Photos/Videos
- AutoMovie
- Edit Features such as transitions, rotating photos, effects, adding titles, captions and credits,
- Add music, split music and adjust audio mix
- Edit and Splice Videos
- Video Snapshots
- Webcam Video
- Import Photos/Videos from Digital Camera, Memory Carder Reader, CD or DVD
- Save Movie Options
- Burn Movie to DVD
Dates/Times:
TBA
Outlook 2010 with Exchange Features -
This class is designed for faculty/staff that have not used the desktop Outlook email client and those that wish to learn the new/enhanced 2010 features. This session also covers the Exchange features available. Specific topics include:
- Calendar
- Contacts
- Tasks
- Sync from Desktop Outlook (email and calendar entries) to Outlook Web App
- Calendar Sharing
- Meeting Requests
- Overlay Feature
- Out of Office Assistant
Dates/Times:
TBA
PowerPoint 2010 New Features Review -
This class will cover the new and enhanced features in PowerPoint 2010. Also covered in this class with be PowerPoint Tips and Tricks for utilizing PowerPoint more effectively. Topics covered will be:
- File Tab
- Ribbon Customization
- Enhanced Transitions
- Enhanced Animations
- Broadcast Slide Show
- Enhanced Compare Feature
- Sections
- Screenshot/Screen Clipping
- Protected View
- Enhanced SmartArt
- On-line Bilingual Dictionary
- Embedded Videos/Trim Audio or Video Clip
- Preview before you Paste
- Opening presentations for comparison
- Tips and Tricks
Dates/Times:
TBA
Do you want to learn more about the tools available in a Smart Classroom? Do you know how to power on and off the Sympodium, but that's about it? If so, then sign-up for this class.
Class Topics include how to:
- Power On and Off the Sympodium
- Receive Help
- Use Privacy Feature
- Use the PC, DVD, VCR, Auxiliary and Laptop Features
- Use the Interactive Screen, Screen Captures and Aware Tools
- Notebook Software Basics
Dates/Times:
Friday, March 22 - 8:30-10:30 am - Instructor, Fania Braaf - Class will be held in Pine Hall Computer Lab
Have you ever wanted to lock out student computers in a computer lab from surfing the Internet during instruction, take control of a student's machine or share your screen with your students? If so, this is a must class for you.
Vision Software is used to:
- Manage student computer use
- Share your screen with the class during instruction
- Take control of students machines to help with a problem
- Lock/unlock student computers entirely
- Lock/unlock Internet surfing from student computers
- Start a program on student computers
- Chat with a student
- Send files to student machines
- Wake up and power down student computers
Dates/Times:
TBA
Windows 7 is the newest Microsoft operting systems for windows-based personal computer and laptops. VSU will be migrating to Windows 7 beginning Spring, 2011. This overview focuses on the business-related new and enhanced features of Windows 7. Topics covered include:
- Taskbar Redesign
- Program Pin
- Jump List
- Start Menu Redesign
- Aero User Interface
- Windows Library
- Gadgets
- Search Enhancements
- File Preview Enhancements
- Sticky Notes
- Snipping Tool
- Improved Calculator
- Media Player Enhancements
Dates/Times:
TBA
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Word 2010 New Features Review -
This class will cover the new and enhanced features in Word 2010. Also covered in this class with be Word Tips and Tricks for utilizing Word more effectively. Topics covered will be:
- File Tab
- Ribbon Customization
- Enhanced Text Effects
- Enhanced Navigation Pane
- Screenshot/Screen Clipping
- Protected View
- Enhanced SmartArt
- On-line Bilingual Dictionary
- Preview before you Paste
- Opening documents for comparison
- Tips and Tricks
Dates/Times:
TBA
Please visit the Employee and Organizational Development web page to register for classes online. Select the "Online Registration" link. Classes can be cancelled due to lack of registration.
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Last Update: 02/25/2013