Descriptions of Training Sessions
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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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:
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:
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:
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