Descriptions of Training Sessions

WebCT/Blackboard

UCONNECT,
Banner, IBM, Macromedia
and Adobe

Microsoft

What's new in WebCT 6.0?

Banner Navigation

MS Excel 2007: Basics

WebCT CE6 Special Presentation

MS Excel 2007: Editing/Formatting

WebCT CE6 – One on One Course Development

Banner Finance End User: Basics

MS Excel 2007: Charts

Introduction: Structure, Navigation, Settings, Roles, File Management, Mail, Calendar & Course tools.

Banner Finance End User: 101+PLUS

MS Excel 2007: Sorting/Filtering

Assessments

Banner Timekeepers: Basics

MS Excel 2007: Formulas

Grade Form

Banner Users Year End Budget Navigation Workshop

MS Excel 2007:Advanced Formulas

Groups & Assignments

On-line Requisitions

MS PowerPoint 2007: Fundamentals

Discussions

Adobe Photoshop Elements

MS PowerPoint 2007: Design Your Slides

Grade Book

Adobe Dream Weaver: Level 1

MS PowerPoint: Finalizing a Presentation

Content: Learning Modules

Macromedia Flash

MS Project Level 1

Chat & Whiteboard

eInstruction (Clickers)

MS Project Level 2

HTML Creator

UCONNECT

MS Word 2007 Basics

 

UCONNECT Groups

MS Word 2007 Formatting

 

 

MS Word 2007 Mail Merge

 

 

MS Word 2007:Formatting Long Reports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adobe

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 provides powerful photo editing functionality and file converting capability. Participants in this training session will learn to make quick fixes to photos and will learn about some of the advanced editing options for when they want more control. [back to top]

Banner

Banner Navigation

This entry level training session is required to gain access to the Banner system. Once you have completed this training session and submitted the appropriate Security Access Form, the database administrator will contact you with your Banner ID and password.

This training session is a prerequisite for all other Banner courses. In this training session, the participants will learn how to navigate in the Banner environment, learn to use the menu, tool bar, function keys and the shortcuts of Banner 7. During the hands-on session, the participant will become familiar with the Banner Form naming system and will practice navigating and using one or two basic Entry and Query forms. [back to top]

Banner Object:Access

In this training session participants will connect directly to the data in the Banner system Views through MS Access, with the goal of creating MS Access queries and reports to display and analyze the data in meaningful ways. The main focus of the training session will be learning how to configure your office computer for work with the Banner system.  [back to top]

Banner Finance End User: Basics

This class is required for Banner users who will be using the Finance related Banner forms. This training session is a prerequisite for the On-Line Requisitions training and the Banner Finance End User Advanced workshops. Topics include explanations of commonly used Finance forms, how to use inquiry screens to find information and basic budget tracking.  [back to top]

Banner Finance End User: 101+PLUS

This advanced training session provides an opportunity for the Department of Financial Services to answer common questions about the Finance Module in Banner. He provides explanations for some of the policies regarding the finance system at the University. This is a valuable training session for Banner Finance Users, both beginners and advanced users.  [back to top]

Banner Timekeepers: Basics

This training session is required to enter employee's attendance data into the Banner database. In this training session participants will learn how to enter timesheets for monthly, biweekly and hourly employees. The training session covers how the Banner system complements the UCO workflow for payroll.  [back to top]

Banner Users Year End Budget Navigation Workshop

Budget, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Grants will conduct this workshop to assist departments with year end budget management. This training will provide participants with helpful reminders on important year end deadlines, last payroll charged to the fiscal year, and Banner navigation to ensure they don't end the year with deficits and more. Banner users charged with year end budget tasks are encouraged to attend.  [back to top]

On-line Requisitions

This training session will introduce basic principles of requisitions, instruct you on how to create a requisition, and demonstrate how to maneuver through a requisition. This is a preliminary class that is visually based.

This class, taught by Purchasing Department staff, will guide users through the on-line requisitions process. A Banner Requisition User Guide is available at: http://www.uco.edu/admin/support/banner.htm  [back to top]

Macromedia

Macromedia Dreamweaver: Level 1

Dreamweaver MX 2004 is a software program used to build web sites and applications. In this training session, participants learn about the baisc functionality of Macromedia Dreamweaver. Cascading Style Sheets will be discussed along with web site design tips. Dreamweaver enables web designers and developers to easily create and manage any website.  [back to top]

Macromedia Flash

Macromedia Flash MX 2004 allows designers and developers to integrate video, text, audio, and graphics into immersive, rich experiences that deliver superior results for interactive marketing and presentations, e-learning, and application user interfaces. Flash is the world’s most pervasive software platform, used by over one million professionals and reaching more than 97% of Internet-enabled desktops worldwide, as well as a wide range of devices. This training session cover the basics of animation using Flash.  [back to top]

WebCT

What's new in WebCT 6.0?

This one hour training session is designed for experienced WebCT CE 4 users. In this session there will be an overview of the major differences in transitioning from version 4 to version 6. Participants will be introduced to the new features of WebCT CE 6 with hands-on instruction. Topics include an introduction of what is brand new to WebCT 6; adding content to include files, web links, folders and WebCT tool links; as well as course customization.  [back to top]

WebCT CE6 Special Presentation

This special presentation is an overview of WebCT CE 6. Attendees will see a course in WebCT CE 6, learn about the various tools, and how they can be used to enhance your course. This one hour demonstration will show the new and exciting features of WebCT CE 6.  [back to top]

WebCT CE6 – One on One Course Development

Come join the Technology Resource Center’s trainers and power-user faculty as we present hands-on development time for WebCT CE 6. If you are developing a new course, want to enhance an existing course, or new to WebCT, this is the perfect time to come in and get a head start. Staff will be available for any questions as well as assist you in preparing your course.  [back to top]

Introduction: Structure, Navigation, Settings, Roles, File Management, Mail, Calendar & Course tools

This workshop introduces participants to the interface, tool sets and file management. After working in My WebCT, and the calendar tool, participants will explore the Build, Teach, and Student View tabs as they become familiar with select tools and navigation. Participants will then learn the key skills necessary to begin designing a course. Through hands-on activities, they will customize their course by adding and editing headers, creating and adding simple components, and customizing the look of their course.  [back to top]

Assessments

In this workshop, participants will learn to create, manage, and grade assessments. Working in the Build tab, they will learn to create a variety of question types as they build quizzes, self-tests, and surveys. Through hands-on exercises, participants will explore the numerous assessment features and available settings. From the Teach tab, participants will use Assessment Manager to grade quizzes, view surveys, and generate assessment reports.  [back to top]

Grade Form

The participants in this one-hour training session will learn how to create and modify Grade Forms, incorporate grade forms into assignments and discussions, add a grade form to Peer Reviews and grade assignments and discussions using a grade form.  [back to top]

Groups & Assignments

In this workshop, participants will use the Group Manager tool to create groups, sign-up sheets, and group activities. Participants will also become familiar with the Assignments tool and how it can be used to create individual or group assignments that can be submitted as text with attachments, or as a web site. Collaboration options for assignments will also be explored. Finally, participants will learn to use the Assignment Dropbox to grade and publish assignments.  [back to top]

Discussions

In this workshop, participants will explore as a group, how to use the Discussions tool to enhance teaching and learning. They will learn the functionality of the tool, including how to view and post messages, and create new topics. Turning to facilitation tasks, they will learn to moderate, manage, and grade postings.  [back to top]

Grade Book

Through this workshop, designed for faculty who are preparing to teach online, or to enhance their face-to-face course management tools, participants will learn to navigate the Grade Book, and tailor it to meet their needs. They will learn to create additional columns, including text, letter grade, and calculated columns, to achieve specific evaluation goals.  [back to top]

Content: Learning Modules

Workshop participants will explore several options for presenting content to students. After reviewing options for sharing individual files with students, participants will learn to build Learning Modules and customize the Action Menu to create rich, structured learning paths for students. [back to top]

Chat & Whiteboard

In this one hour session, the participants will learn how to set up chat rooms, interact with other participants using the Chat and Whiteboard options and use the Raise Hand feature to control a chat activity. [back to top]

HTML Creator

WebCT’s HTML Creator will be used in this one-hour training session to create several HTML files with formatted text and images. The participant will also learn how to change backgrounds, insert links to other locations in the document and to other HTML files. The participants will also learn how to ZIP the group of HTML files. [back to top]

Microsoft

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MS Excel 2007: Basics

This introductory level training session is the starting point for our Microsoft Excel 2007 series of courses. Following this training session, participants will be able to:

  • Create an Excel 2007 workbook
  • See what’s new in Excel 2007
  • Use the Ribbon, Office Button and Quick Access Toolbar
  • Use Keyboard Commands
  • Use Contextual Menus and the Mini Toolbar
  • Select cells, columns, rows, non-adjacent ranges and worksheets
  • Navigate a Worksheet
  • Enter data (values and labels) into a worksheet
  • Use the AutoFill option to enter text, dates, sequences and other customized data
  • Use simple formulas, absolute references, simple functions and the Paste function
  • Insert and delete rows, columns and cells
  • Manage workbook information and views
  • Rename, rearrange, copy, delete and add a new worksheet
  • Save a workbook, use the ‘Save As’ option to make a copy, save to another folder and save to portable media
  • Save into a different file format
  • Previewing and Printing a Worksheet
  • Close workbooks  [back to top]

MS Excel 2007: Editing/Formatting

This beginning training session is recommended for those who have completed the MS Excel: Basics training session or who have had basic experience using Excel 2007. Following this training session, participants will be able to:

  • Edit Cell Contents
  • Cut, Copy, and Paste Cells
  • Move and Copy Cells using Drag & Drop
  • Use the Paste Special Command
  • Use Find and Replace
  • Use Cell Comments
  • Track Changes
  • Format a worksheet including adjusting columns and rows
  • Freeze a column or row
  • Format cells using the toolbar
  • Format cells using menu options
  • Set up the page and set print preferences  [back to top]

MS Excel 2007: Charts

This Intermediate level training session is recommended for those who have completed the MS Excel 2007: Basics course or who have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience using MS Excel. Following this training session, participants will be able to:

  • Create a chart from an Excel Worksheet
  • Resize and Move a Chart
  • Change a Chart Type
  • Apply Built-in Chart Layouts and Styles
  • Work with Chart Labels
  • Work with Chart Axes
  • Work with Chart Backgrounds
  • Work with Chart Analysis Commands
  • Format Chart Elements
  • Change a Chart’s Source Data
  • Use Chart Templates  [back to top]

MS Excel 2007: Sorting/Filtering

This Intermediate training session is recommended for those who have completed MS Excel 2007: Basics or who have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience using MS Excel 2007. Following this training session, participants will be able to:

  • Sort records by One Column
  • Sort records by Colors or Icons
  • Sort Multiple Columns
  • Sort by a Custom List
  • Use AutoFilter
  • Create a Custom AutoFilter
  • Use Advance Filter  [back to top]

MS Excel 2007: Formulas

This Intermediate training session is recommended for those who have completed MS Excel 2007: Basics or who have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience using MS Excel 2007. Following this training session, participants will be able to:

  • Build Basic Formulas
  • Use Auto Fill
  • Understand Absolute and Relative Cell References
  • Write formulas with Multiple Operators
  • Insert and Edit a Function Using the Function Library
  • Use and Manage Defined Names for a Cell Range
  • Trace Formulas
  • Understand Formula Errors
  • Use the Watch Window  [back to top]

MS Excel 2007:Advanced Formulas

This Advanced training session is recommended for those who have completed MS Excel 2007: Formulas. Following this training session, participants will be able to:

  • Use HLOOKUP and VLOOKUP
  • Use 3-d references
  • Link worksheets  [back to top]

MS PowerPoint 2007: Fundamentals

This Introductory training session is the starting point for our PowerPoint 2007 series of courses. Familiarity with Word 2007 is highly recommended, but not required. Following this training session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the PowerPoint 2007 screen
  • Use the Ribbon
  • Use the Office Button and the Quick Access Toolbar
  • Use Keyboard Commands
  • Use Contextual Menus and the Mini Toolbar
  • Create a New Presentation
  • Insert Slides and Select a Layout
  • Reuse Slides from Another Presentation
  • Create a Custom Layout
  • Navigate a Presentation
  • Use Undo, Redo, and Repeat
  • Insert a Text Box
  • Cut, Copy and Paste; Use the Clipboard
  • Move and Copy Text Using the Mouse
  • Find and Replace Text
  • Insert Symbols and Special Characters
  • Change Font Type, Size, Color and Style
  • Use the Format Painter
  • Use WordArt
  • Change Views
  • Use Zoom Controls
  • Use the Outline Pane
  • Save a Presentation
  • Print Slides, Speaker Notes, Handouts  [back to top]

MS PowerPoint 2007: Design a Slide

This intermediate training session is recommended for those who have completed the MS PowerPoint: Fundamentals training session or who have had basic experience using MS PowerPoint 2007. Following this training session, participants will be able to:

  • Group and Ungroup Objects
  • Flip and Rotate Objects
  • Layer Objects
  • Insert SmartArt Elements
  • Format SmartArt
  • Convert Slide Text to SmartArt  [back to top]

MS PowerPoint: Finalizing a Presentation

This intermediate level training session is recommended for those who have completed MS PowerPoint: Design Your Slide or who have had significant experience using the intermediate level functions within Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.   [back to top]

MS Project: Level 1

MS Project is a tool that allows project managers to manage and plan projects more effectively by coordinating and communicating with a team. This training session will include: Start a new Project; Enter tasks; Set task milestones, deadlines and constraints; set precedents and dependent tasks; modify a Gantt Chart, analyze Critical Path charts and task reports.  [back to top]

MS Project: Level 2

This intermediate training session is recommended for those who have completed the MS Project: Level 1 training session or who have had basic experience using MS Project. Following this training session, participants will be able to: Analyze the Project; Analyze and resolve scheduling conflicts; Track Project progress and generate reports and Work with multiple Projects and resource pools  [back to top]

MS Publisher: Level 1

In this training session, the participant will become familiar with the Publisher 2003 screen; Create a publication from a design template; Add and edit personal information; Create a publication; Choose a page layout; Navigate a page; Add headers and footers; Apply a background; Work with text and Insert and format WordArt  [back to top]

MS Publisher: Level 2

This intermediate training session is recommended for those who have completed the MS Publisher: Level 1 training session or who have had basic experience using MS Publisher. Following this training session, participants will be able to: Draw and work with graphical objects; Insert clip art and pictures; Link Objects; Create An Embedded Object; Create; and edit and format tables.  [back to top]

MS Word 2007: Basics

In this introductory training session, participants will:

  • Understand the Word 2007 Program Screen
  • Understand the Ribbon
  • Use the Office Button and Quick Access Toolbar
  • Use Keyboard Commands
  • Use Contextual Menus and the Mini Toolbar
  • Create a New Document
  • Insert and Delete Text
  • Select and Replace Text
  • Use Undo, Redo, and Repeat
  • Work with the Document Window
  • Use Multiple Document Windows
  • Check Spelling and Grammar
  • Use Find & Replace
  • Use Word Count and the Thesaurus
  • Insert Symbols and Special Characters
  • Cut, Copy, Paste
  • Move and Copy Text Using the Mouse  [back to top]

MS Word 2007: Formatting

This Beginning training session is recommended for those participants who have completed MS Word 2007: Basics, or have experience working with the Ribbon and Office Button. Participants will:

  • Change Font Size, Type, Color
  • Change Font Styles and Effects
  • Create Lists
  • Change Paragraph Alignment
  • Add Paragraph Borders and Shading
  • Change Line Spacing
  • Change Spacing Between Paragraphs
  • Use the Format Painter
  • Set Tab Stops
  • Adjust and Remove Tab Stops
  • Use Left and Right Indents
  • Use Hanging and First Line Indents  [back to top]

MS Word 2007:Formatting Long Reports

This Advanced training session is recommended for those participants who have completed Word 2007: Formatting. Using a multiple-page report, students will:

  • Create a Cover Page from the Gallery
  • Use section breaks
  • Add Page numbers to different sections
  • Change page orientation within a document
  • Create headers/footers
  • Use columns
  • Insert citations and captions
  • Create and modify sources using the Reference tab