Upcoming Events

Note: Also visit the FASTRAC workshop schedule for a complete list of information technology workshops

Teaching with the iPad
In this workshop we will examine some of the popular Apps and tools on the iPad that have proven useful for instruction. more...
Date: 02/21/2012
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: ID Team, idteam@umassd.edu, 508-999-8501

Getting Started with Blogs
Come join us to discover how blogs can be used for journaling, sharing of information, and even online course sites. more...
Date: 02/21/2012
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: ID Team, idteam@umassd.edu, 508-999-8501

Introduction to Photoshop, Part 2
The second workshop in the three part series covers the use of Photoshop’s sophisticated painting and selecting tools. more...
Date: 02/22/2012
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: Rich Legault, rlegault@umassd.edu, 508-999-8799

Zimbra Q&A
Do you have questions about the Zimbra Collaboration Suite? Bring them to this workshop! An overview of Zimbra Calendar, Address Book and Mail is presented with ample time for individual questions. more...
Date: 02/23/2012
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: Rich Legault, rlegault@umassd.edu, 508-999-8799

Blackboard Learn 9.1 Upgrade
This informational session will go over the new workflow, tools and features you can expect from the next version of our Learning Management System. more...
Date: 02/23/2012
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: ID Team, idteam@umassd.edu, 508-999-8501

Teaching with the Tablet PC
This workshop will demonstrate the tablet's digital inking capabilities for annotating presentations, documents, and whiteboard functionality. more...
Date: 02/24/2012
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: ID Team, idteam@umassd.edu, 508-999-8501

Working with Wikis
This hands on workshop explores wikis and their use as an instructional tool for collaborative content creation such as student group projects, website, research projects, writing assignments, project development, and peer review. more...
Date: 02/27/2012
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: ID Team, idteam@umassd.edu, 508-999-8501

Introduction to Filemaker Pro
This workshop provides an introduction to Filemaker Pro. Participants create a database, define fields, and create basic layouts, including labels. more...
Date: 02/28/2012
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: Rich Legault, rlegault@umassd.edu, 508-999-8799

Introduction to Photoshop, Part 3
The last workshop in the three part series covers the use of Photoshop’s layer features. Users assemble a collage from separate documents, and use layers to organize and define the final image. more...
Date: 02/29/2012
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: Rich Legault, rlegault@umassd.edu, 508-999-8799

Word Tables Graphics and Templates
This workshop covers the use of templates, and other time-saving features of Microsoft Word. Templates are used as blueprints for standardized documents, such as stationery. more...
Date: 03/01/2012
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Dion 109
Admission: Free!
Contact: Rich Legault, rlegault@umassd.edu, 508-999-8799