ITSS Sponsored

U2 Workshops for June through August

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

MS Office 2007

How Will It Affect You?

 

Informational PowerPoint Presentation –

Not Hands-On

June 10

 

July 29

 

August 13

9:30 am to 11:00 am

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

 

Become familiar with the dramatically different user interface in Office 2007 applications – The Ribbon.  Learn how to recognize the new file formats for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access 2007 documents.  Learn about the file format compatibility issues between Office 2007 files and earlier Office versions.  Find out how to install the free Office Compatibility Pack for opening/editing Office 2007 files in earlier Office versions, and how to save Office 2007 files in the earlier version (Office 97-2003 file format).

Heidi Strande

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Level 1 (Beginning)

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

August 18, 19, 20

1:00 pm to 3:30 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 Word 2007 Level 1 (Beginning)

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

July 20, 22, 23

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

GroupWise 7.0: Beginning

July 14

1:00 pm to 4:00 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

August 31

1:00 pm to 4:00 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

Data Protection & Privacy

July 9

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

June 4

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

August 11

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