ITSS Sponsored

U2 Workshops for September through November

To register for classes please contact U2 either by phone: 777-2128 or via the web: http://www.conted.und.edu/U2.

Title

Date

Time

Description

Presenter

Microsoft Office Access 2007 Level 1 (Beginning)

Prerequisite:  Basic understanding of computers; mouse and file saving/retrieving skills.

Sept. 1, 2, & 3

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm*

 

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

§         Examine the basic database concepts and explore the Microsoft Office Access 2007 environment.

§         Design a simple database.

§         Build a new database with related tables.

§         Manage data in a table.

§         Query a database using different methods.

§         Design forms.

§         Generate reports.

Heidi Strande

NEW

Microsoft Office Access 2007 Level 2 (Intermediate)

Prerequisite:  Microsoft Office Access 2007 Level 1

Nov. 16, 17, & 19

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm*

 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

§         Modify the design and field properties of a table to streamline data entry and maintain data integrity.

§         Retrieve data from tables using joins.

§         Create flexible queries to display specified records, allow for user-determined query criteria, and modify data using queries. 

§         Enhance the capabilities of a form.

§         Customize reports to organize the displayed information and produce specific print layouts.

§         Share data across different applications.

Heidi Strande

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Level 1 (Beginning)

Prerequisite:  Basic understanding of computers; mouse and file saving/retrieving skills.

Nov. 3, 4, & 5

1:30 pm to 4:00 pm*

 

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

§         Explore the Microsoft Office Excel 2007 environment and create a basic worksheet.

§         Perform calculations.

§         Modify a worksheet.

§         Format a worksheet.

§         Print workbook contents.

§         Manage large workbooks.

Heidi Strande

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Level 2 (Intermediate)

Prerequisite:  Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Level 1

Oct. 5, 7, 8

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm*

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

§         Calculate with advanced formulas.

§         Organize worksheet and table data using various techniques.

§         Create and modify charts.

§         Analyze data using PivotTables and PivotCharts.

§         Insert graphic objects.

§         Customize and enhance workbooks and the Microsoft Office Excel environment.

Heidi Strande

Microsoft Office Word 2007 Level 1 (Beginning)

Prerequisite:  Basic understanding of computers; mouse and file saving/retrieving skills.

Sept. 14, 16, & 17

9:00 am to 11:30 am*

 

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

§         Create a basic document by using Microsoft Word.

§         Edit documents by locating and modifying text.

§         Format text.

§         Format paragraphs.

§         Add tables to a document.

§         Add graphic elements to a document.

§         Control a document's page setup and its overall appearance.

§         Proof documents to make them more accurate.

Heidi Strande

NEW

Microsoft Office Word 2007 Level 2 (Intermediate)

Prerequisite:  Microsoft Office Word 2007 Level 1

Oct. 27, 28, & 29

1:30 pm to 4:00 pm*

 

 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: manage lists.

·       Customize tables and charts.

·       Customize formatting with styles and themes.

·       Modify pictures in a document.

·       Create customized graphic elements.

·       Insert content using Quick Parts.

·       Control text flow.

·       Use templates to automate document creation.

·       Perform mail merges.

·       Use macros to automate common tasks.

Heidi Strande

GroupWise 7.0: Beginning

Sept. 10

Nov. 12

9:00 am to 12:00 pm*

9:00 am to 12:00 pm*

Students will navigate through the GroupWise environment, create and send messages; reply to and forward messages; use the Address Book, create a personal address book, create a mail group; work with calendar, schedule posted appointments and recurring events; work with Junk Mail folder and other mail handling features.

Heidi Strande

GroupWise 7.0: Intermediate

Prerequisite: GroupWise 7.0 Beginning

Sept. 22

Nov. 24

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm*

9:00 am to 12:00 pm*

Students will work with advanced message options, set mail properties; customize message headers, use Web Access interface, create and use rules to automate email responses, and set access rights. Work in depth with Junk Mail folder and archive feature.

Heidi Strande

Intro to Dreamweaver CS3

Prerequisite:  Basic understanding of computers; mouse and file saving/retrieving skills.

Oct. 12, 14, 15

8:30 am to 11:00 am

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

§         Design a website. You will also explore the Dreamweaver environment and identify the HTML tags in the file.

§         Define a website. You will also create and save a web page.

§         Organize site files using the Files panel. You will also create templates that help you develop multiple pages easily.

§         Add content to a web page.

§         Identify the different types of links and create them for easy navigation.

§         Upload a website.

Doris Bornhoeft

Data Protection & Privacy

Oct. 20

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

 

This workshop will introduce secure practices for handling and storing sensitive University and personal data. 

Topics will include:

 - A discussion of the types of information to protect and why it needs to be protected.

 - Practices and configurations for securing your operating system, web browser, email, and other software applications.

 - Protecting your personal information online.

 - Must-have security software for your computer.

 - Encrypting sensitive data.

Brad Miller

Safe Online Practices - Protecting Your Identity and Securing Your Computer

Sept. 24

9:00 am to 11:30 am

The Internet can provide a wealth of information and give access to valuable financial, business, educational, and entertainment services.  However, when connected to the Internet, you and your computer become vulnerable to scammers, identity thieves, viruses, spyware and more.  This workshop will provide the information needed to help you protect your identity and computer while online.

Brad Miller

Internet Safety for Kids:  A Parent’s Guide

Nov. 18

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

The Internet can help kids learn, communicate, and socialize, but it also exposes them to certain risks.  This seminar will help parents learn how to protect their young kids and teens and keep them safe online.  Some of the topics include:

§         Risks associated with popular Internet tools and Social Networking sites

§         How to filter objectionable web content and use Parental Control software.

§         Cyberbullying, and how to prevent it.

§         How to educate children about Internet predators.

§         Web resources to help parents learn and educate their children.

Brad Miller

  • Please attend all sessions in this series
  • NOTE:  All ITSS workshops are held in Upson II, Room 361