Workshop News, Notes, and Soundstag:computing.allegheny.edu,2009:/blogs/workshops//342009-11-13T21:03:27ZWorkshop News, Notes, and Sounds is the place of record for technology workshop announcements and recaps provided at Allegheny College.Movable Type 3.36Making the Grade in Sakai: Gradebook or Post 'Em? Which would work best for you?tag:computing.allegheny.edu,2009:/blogs/workshops//34.67892009-11-13T21:02:04Z2009-11-13T21:03:27ZSakai contains two tools for reporting grades to students, 'Gradebook' and 'Post 'Em'. They both offer distinct advantages and disadvantages. During this lunchtime discussion Adele Poynor and Tricia Humphreys will discuss why they chose to use these tools, and will...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
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Online Interactive Tutorials for Office 2007tag:computing.allegheny.edu,2009:/blogs/workshops//34.67152009-10-29T15:09:35Z2009-10-29T15:47:37ZAs the campus is shifting to Office 2007, I would like to bring to your attention four useful interactive videos the show you how to complete the tasks in Office 2007 based on how you did it in Office 2003....James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
Additional resources are available on the Software Tutorials page.
Should you have questions please contact Computing Services by phone at 814-332-2755, computing@allegheny.edu, or Web Help Desk.
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Registration Open for Summer 2009 Workshopstag:computing.allegheny.edu,2009:/blogs/workshops//34.63372009-06-08T19:02:29Z2009-06-08T19:03:54ZComputing Services invites members of the campus community to register for this summer's technology workshops. Registration information and a calendar of the scheduled sessions are available at http://computing.allegheny.edu/training. The bulk of sessions will focus on Microsoft Office 2007 applications and...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
http://computing.allegheny.edu/training. The bulk of sessions will focus on Microsoft Office 2007 applications and the Google Apps for Education suite. The training sessions will be led by members of the Allegheny Community, LITS Staff and CS Technology Plus.
In our effort to support campus wide efforts in environmental sustainability we will not be sending out a paper invitation this year. Should you have questions please contact Computing Services at extension 2755 or by emailing computing@allegheny.edu.]]>
Hold the Dates for Instructional Technology Workshops tag:computing.allegheny.edu,2009:/blogs/workshops//34.61912009-04-22T16:00:00Z2009-04-22T16:15:01ZThe instructional technologists are putting the finishing touches on their announcement and registration information for this year's faculty workshops. The announcement will be circulated to all faculty in the coming week but in the mean time mark your calendar for...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
registration information for this year's faculty workshops. The announcement will be circulated to all faculty in the coming week but in the mean time mark your calendar for the follow
Wireless in the Classroom - May 12 at noon in the Campus Center
Grassroots Multimedia Production - May 27 from 9:00-4:00pm in Murray Hall
Teaching with Sakai - May 28 from 9:00 - 4:30pm in Murray Hall
Collaborative Writing and Research Tools - June 1 from 1:00 - 4:00pm in Murray Hall
Overview and Logistics of Sakai - August 10 from 9:00 - Noon in Murray Hall
Please keep an eye out for more information.]]>
Overview of Web Help Desktag:computing.allegheny.edu,2009:/blogs/workshops//34.61572009-04-13T12:44:49Z2009-04-13T12:44:49ZLast week, Computing Services hosted a few members of the community for two sessions providing an overview of Web Help Desk. As we know in person sessions are not a possibility for everyone during the course of a week. We...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
View page: Allegheny Help Desk: Web Help Desk If you have questions please direct them to the User Services Staff at ext. 2755.
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Planning Update: Instructional Technology Workshopstag:computing.allegheny.edu,2009:/blogs/workshops//34.61422009-04-07T12:29:55Z2009-04-07T12:46:56ZThe dates for this summer's instructional technology workshops are being finalized over the next week. There are two workshops with confirmed dates. On May 12th, from noon until 2:00(ish) a lunch discussion will focus on the expansion of the wireless...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
ACA LAMP project will be facilitating a workshops focus on impacting student learning through the use of Sakai.
Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for the registration information that will be coming out in the near future. ]]>
iClicker Lunch on 4/10tag:computing.allegheny.edu,2009:/blogs/workshops//34.61382009-04-07T01:45:10Z2009-04-07T01:46:14ZTo help keep you up to date on the switch from PRS to iClicker, LITS will host a technology lunch on Friday, April 10, in Schultz East Alcove from noon until 1:15. David Statman and Adele Poynor, who have been...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
To help keep you up to date on the switch from PRS to iClicker, LITS will host a technology lunch on Friday, April 10, in Schultz East Alcove from noon until 1:15. David Statman and Adele Poynor, who have been piloting the use of iClickers this semester, will discuss their experiences--both positive and negative. Lunch will be provided. RSVP online. Contact Helen McCullough (hmccull@allegheny.edu) for additional information.
Basic Dreamweaver Class Fulltag:computing.allegheny.edu,2008:/blogs/workshops//34.57372008-12-19T14:37:01Z2008-12-19T14:39:54ZRegistration for the basic Dreamweaver class being offered the first week of January 2009 is closed as there are no spaces left....James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
Registration for the basic Dreamweaver class being offered the first week of January 2009 is closed as there are no spaces left.
Workshop on Beginning Dreamweavertag:computing.allegheny.edu,2008:/blogs/workshops//34.57332008-12-16T13:41:21Z2008-12-16T13:44:39ZLITS will offer a two-part workshop on beginning Dreamweaver. The workshop will provide an introduction to Dreamweaver and web basics. Topics will include setting document properties, adding text content, creating a consistent look across multiple pages, placing images on your...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
http://www.allegheny.edu/forms/form.php?id=619.
For more information, contact Helen McCullough (hmccull@allegheny.edu or 332-3364).]]>
Computing Services Announces the Technology Workshops for Summer 2008tag:computing.allegheny.edu,2008:/blogs/workshops//34.46442008-05-29T14:52:48Z2008-05-29T14:53:07ZFor the fourth year, Allegheny College Computing Services is offers workshop on various aspects of technology available at the College. This year eleven workshops will be offered in June and July thanks to the expertise of many folks around campus...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
the workshop registration page.
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Working on Summer Workshops for College Employeestag:computing.allegheny.edu,2008:/blogs/workshops//34.42952008-04-09T14:51:01Z2008-04-09T15:31:50ZAfter a few really productive brainstorming sessions, the field of possible topics for this year's employee training sessions narrows into an exciting mix of topics that range from desktop publishing to tips on greener computing. Topics still under consideration are:...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
Facebook More Than A Waste of Time
Staying Sane - Tips on Organizing Your Digital Life
Office 2007 Overview
Informer
Tabletents, Tri-folds and Flyers - Publisher 2003
Publicity 2.0 More than Tabletents, Tri-folds and Flyers
Get the Picture, Tips For Working with Images
Green Computing - Computer Habits That are Environment Friendly
Twitter Me This, Relevant Tools of Web2.0
Effective Writing Techniques
Charting Your Way Through Excel
We chose the topics based on questions received through User Services, surveys conducted by AAC and general direction that Computing Services and technology are heading. Over the coming weeks the list of topics will be finalized and a schedule created.
There is still planning to do so ideas are welcome. You are invited to share your ideas by commenting on this post or by contacting Computer Services at ext. 2755 or computing@allegheny.edu.
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NITLE Instructional Technology Workshop Registration Deadlinetag:computing.allegheny.edu,2008:/blogs/workshops//34.42352008-03-31T18:33:53Z2008-03-31T18:34:56ZFriday, April 4th is the registration deadline for the NITLE workshops on teaching students who grew up in the digital age. The workshops Teaching Digital Immigrants and Visual Literacy: Tools for Teaching and Learning with Images still have spaces available....James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
Friday, April 4th is the registration deadline for the NITLE workshops on teaching students who grew up in the digital age.
The workshops Teaching Digital Immigrants and Visual Literacy: Tools for Teaching and Learning with Images still have spaces available. Both workshops are full-day sessions that will be offered on May 15 and 16 respectively.
Participation in these workshop is open to members of the Allegheny community and faculty, librarians, and technologists from peer colleges of the NITLE network. Visit the online registration formbefore Friday April 4 to reserve your place in these workshops.
The registration period for the remaining instructional technology workshop remains open until a week prior to the workshop. ]]>
Twitter me this...tag:computing.allegheny.edu,2008:/blogs/workshops//34.41742008-03-24T14:41:48Z2008-03-24T16:00:35ZWorkshop News, Notes, and Sounds updates is now available on twitter as acworkshops. Learn what Twitter is in plain English thanks to the Commoncraft Show....James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
acworkshops.
Learn what Twitter is in plain English thanks to the Commoncraft Show.]]>
NITLE Workshop on Technologies for Teaching Writingtag:computing.allegheny.edu,2008:/blogs/workshops//34.41602008-03-14T13:25:05Z2008-03-14T13:26:16ZI want to bring to your attention an opportunity provided by NITLE on Technologies for Teaching Writing. The day long workshop will examine the impact digital tools have on the teaching of writing and provide an overview of tools that...James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
NITLE on Technologies for Teaching Writing. The day long workshop will examine the impact digital tools have on the teaching of writing and provide an overview of tools that facilitate:
the draft and and revision writing process;
faculty and peer review;
public and private writing;
and new forms of communication, such as multimedia.
This workshop is being host by Southwestern University on May 3, 2008.
Contact James Fadden for more details and registration information.
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Instructional Technology Workshop Registration is Now Opentag:computing.allegheny.edu,2008:/blogs/workshops//34.41582008-03-14T12:35:20Z2008-03-14T12:37:44ZFaculty are invited to register for this summer's instructional technology workshops....James Faddenhttp://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/j/jfadden/
register for this summer's instructional technology workshops. ]]>