CSC Computer WorkshopsAcademic Computing is conducting the following series of faculty/staff computer workshops this semester. Our online classes are synchronous online sessions which employ Join.me web site and free conference calls. The rest of the classes are held in the Seminar Room at the Computer Services Center. Advanced registration is required for both types of classes. To register for a class online, go to http://jagaspx.usouthal.edu/semself/logon.aspx?tg=1 and utilize our Workshop Self-Registration web page. For more information or assistance, call Academic Computing at 460-6161 or send an email to seminars@usouthal.edu.
CSC Technology Seminars – Spring 2012
Banner General Navigation class
Tuesday, Jan 10, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb 7, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar 6, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr 3, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 8, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.This course will introduce you to the Banner interface and functions. You will learn the Banner naming conventions for forms, tables, jobs, and reports, proper navigation techniques, setting search parameters in queries, and editing information in the forms. This is a hands-on training in general navigation through Banner 8.3. Pre-requisites: Supervisor approval.
Introduction to Banner Reports
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar 6, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr 3, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 8, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.This course will introduce you to the Banner Reports interface and options. You will learn to set up report parameters, save parameter sets, run, preview, save, print, and electronically distribute Banner reports. This is a hands-on training in Banner 8.3. Pre-requisites: Banner General Navigation class.
GroupWise -- Managing your emails -- Online Session
Wednesday, Jan, 9:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan 4, 2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.Get more efficient with your GroupWise email. In this online workshop you will learn to send and forward messages with attachments, decipher the icons in the message window, utilize your QuickView, use the filter to find messages quickly, organize messages in folders and more. If you want to raise your email proficiency in just 40 minutes, this mini session is for you. Pre-requisites: active GroupWise email account.
Recurring Events on the GroupWise Calendar – Online Session
Wednesday, Jan 18, 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.This mini-session will introduce the procedures that can be used to set up recurring events on the GroupWise Calendar. It will include real time Q-A and hands-on practice segments. You will receive login instructions 15 minutes prior to class by email. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of GroupWise calendars.
Intro to Windows 7
Tuesday, Jan 24, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan 26, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Mar 20, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Mar 22, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.This class is an overview of features and changes introduced by Microsoft in Windows 7. Microsoft has remade the user interface adding new features and changing others. Come see how to navigate the new Windows interface. If you have applications that must run with Windows XP we can show you how to run them under Windows 7. Pre-requisites: none.
Introduction to MS Word 2010
Tuesday, Jan 31, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb 2, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.In this workshop, you will be introduced to the new user interface for Microsoft Word 2010 and to the basic formatting tools and editing features that make Word one of the strongest word processors available. Whether you are new to Word or just moving to Word 2010 from an older version, this workshop is for you. Pre-requisites: none.
Introduction to Excel 2010 (Part I)
Tuesday, Feb 14, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb 16, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.This course will provide an overview of the Excel 2010 interface and the fundamentals of manipulating worksheets and workbooks. Learn the basic skills necessary to create spreadsheets, including entering, editing, and formatting data, freezing, deleting, or hiding rows and columns, merging and unmerging cells, and doing basic calculations. Learn how to navigate and view multiple worksheets and workbooks. Pre-requisites: basic computer data entry skills.
Sorting and Filtering in Excel 2010 – Online Session
Wednesday, Feb 22, 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.This mini-session will demonstrate an easy way of converting data ranges into Excel tables and employment of the table's data analysis features – sorts and filters. It will include real time Q-A and hands-on practice segments. You will receive login instructions 15 minutes prior to class by email. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of Excel 2010.
Formulae and Functions in Excel 2010 (Part II)
Tuesday, Feb 28, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Mar 1, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.This intermediate course will focus on working with formulas and functions in Excel 2010. Learn to use Relative, Absolute, and Mixed References and 3-D addresses. Explore most common functions like AutoSum, Min, Max, Average, and CountIF. Learn to concatenate and split cells’ content and effectively use mathematical, text, comparison, and reference operators. Learn more about Styles, Page Breaks and Print options. Discover a new Microsoft Office learning game the Ribbon Hero. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of Excel 2010 or having attended “Introduction to Excel 2010 (Part I)” class.
Exploring Word Styles – Online Session
Wednesday, Mar 14, 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Word styles can dress up your documents quickly and easily. Join us for this short, online session to learn more about how styles work in Word 2010 and how to modify an existing style or create a customized one for your project. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of Word 2010.
Word 2010 Tools for Reports
Tuesday, Mar 27, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Mar 29, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.This intermediate course will explore Microsoft Word’s features designed to assist you in creating more professional looking, multi-page reports. Enhance your formatting skills and learn to use features such as customized tabs, headers, footers, page numbers, section breaks, styles, cover pages, table of contents, and more. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of Word 2010 or having attended “Intro to Word 2010” class.
Introduction to Power Point 2010
Tuesday, Apr 10, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Apr 12, 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 a.m.This course teaches the new Office 2010 interface and the basics of inserting text, graphics, sounds, and video clips into your slide show. Learn how to create a flexible slide show with action buttons for navigation and hyperlinks to other files and Web resources. You will also learn how to spice up your show with transition effects and animation. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of Word 2007or 2010.
Acrobat 10 Basics
Tuesday, Apr 17, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Apr 19, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.PDF files are among the most commonly posted and distributed file types. Learn to navigate and create electronic documents which are ready for distribution – for review, collaboration, or basic communication. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of Word 2007.
Animating Diagrams in Power Point 2010 – Online Session
Wednesday, Apr 25, 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.This mini-session will focus on the creation of diagrams in Office 2010 programs and their animation in Power Point. It will include real time Q-A and hands-on practice segments. You will receive login instructions 15 minutes prior to class by email. Pre-requisites: working knowledge of Excel 2010.
Acrobat X: Introduction to Forms
Tuesday, May 1, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 3, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.You know how to create a PDF for your form but now you can learn to make a “fillable form” for your users. This workshop will introduce you to the basic Acrobat forms tools and show you how to create a form that can be completed, saved, and returned to you electronically. Pre-requisites: Acrobat X Basics.
Master the Mouse: http://www.mouseprogram.com/
Windows Help and How-to Center:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/usingwindowsxp.mspx
Microsoft Office Online:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/default.aspx
Downloadable Guides to 2007 Office User Interface:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/HA102295841033.aspx
Office tips at Crabby Office Lady Home Page: Solid advice… with an attitude: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/FX101679371033.aspx
Free online computer classes at HP Government & education learning center: http://h30187.www3.hp.com
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