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Introduction to Blackboard
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you new to Blackboard? Would you like to learn more about this online course management system? In this class, you will learn how to add, modify and remove basic content in Blackboard. You will also be introduced to course layout and design.
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
How to upload content into your Blackboard course
How to Change Navigation and Content Areas
Making your Course Available to Students
How to Add a Course Banner
Building a Learning Module
Creating a Tool Link
How to use the Document Package tool (Document Unpackager)
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Students):
Introduction to Blackboard
How to Modify the Content and Layout of your mySHU Homepage
Handout Available: Getting Started in Blackboard, Making Your Course Available to Students
Blackboard Basic Course Tools
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Blackboard
This course is for Blackboard users who are comfortable with adding basic content and want to broaden their Blackboard skills with adding class announcements, creating staff profiles, utilizing the course calendar, adding tasks, sending email and using the discussion board.
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
The Discussion Board for Instructors
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Students):
The Discussion Board for Students
How to Create a Discussion Board Post (Replying to a thread)
Handout Available: Blackboard Basic Course Tools
Blackboard Online Attendance Tool
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools
Are you tired of having to write down your class attendance in a notebook? Would you like to save all of your class attendance in a save, central location that you can access from any location with an internet connection? Sounds like you need to learn more about the Online Attendance Tool in your Blackboard control panel!
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
Online Attendance Tool - Instructor View
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Students):
Oneline Attendance Tool - Student View
Handout Available: Blackboard Online Attendance Instructions, Online Attendance Quick Reference
Blackboard Roster Manager
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools, Blackboard Grade Center
Would you like to add students, staff and faculty members as Teaching Assistants to your course? Roster Manager allows you to keep track and manage your class roster
Handouts Available: Blackboard Roster Manager
Blackboard Wikis, Blogs and Journals
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools
A workshop for intermediate Blackboard users who wish to utilize the Wiki (website), Blog and/or Journal tools in Blackboard. You will learn the differences between the three tools and how to deploy and manage them.
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard:
Blogs in Blackboard:
Class Blog
Individual Blogs
Wikis in Blackboard:
Class Wikis
Individual Wikis
Handout Available: Wikis & Blogs in Blackboard, Journals in Blackboard
Blackboard Safe Assign
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools
Are you currently looking for an anti-plagiarism tool that will integrate easily into your course? Blackboard now offers Safe Assign, a built in module that will work within your course to easily deploy and manage "safe assignments" which are compared against international databases for content.
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
Overview of the SafeAssign Tool - Instructor View
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Students):
Overview of the SafeAssign Tool - Student View
Handout Available: SafeAssign - Student Instructions, SafeAssign - Faculty Instructions, Batch Upload Guide, Full Manual
Blackboard Course Maintenance
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Blackboard
Each semester, it is vital that instructors properly retain course materials for future use. If you are new to the Blackboard system and would like to learn how to properly archive/export, import and perform course copies, this class is for you!
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
Archiving your Course in Blackboard
Exporting your Course in Blackboard
Importing your Course in Blackboard
Copying a Course in Blackboard
Handout Available: Blackboard Course Maintenance
Blackboard Grade Center
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools
If you would like to track your grading automatically in Blackboard, use Grade Center. This tools allows you to automatically apply, track and weigh grades throughout the semester in a dynamic spreadsheet format.
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
Grade Center Overview
Dropping the Lowest Grade in Grade Center
Grading a Discussion Board Forum
Grading a Discussion Board Thread
Color Coding Grade Center
Handouts Available: Blackboard Grade Center, Grade Center Quick Reference Chart
Weighing Grades in Grade Center
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools, Blackboard Grade Center
Is weighting grades becoming a pain? Blackboard Grade Center makes it easy by automatically calculating your weights for assignments, assessments, projects, etc. If you would like to learn how to automatically weight grades in Blackboard Grade Center, this class is for you!
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
Creating Categories, Columns, and Categorizing Columns
Weighing Grades in Grade Center
Handouts Available: Weighting Grades in Grade Center, Grade Center Quick Reference Chart
Blackboard Assignment Manager
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools, Blackboard Grade Center
Are you sick of collecting, grading and tracking paper assignments? With Blackboard Assignment Manager you can assign, collect and grade homework assignments directly within your Blackboard course!
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
Using Assignment Manager
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Students):
Uploading an Assignment
Handout Available: Blackboard Assignment Manager
Blackboard Assessments
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools, Blackboard Grade Center
Are you tired of grading paper intensive exams? Utilize test manager to better organize your students assessments and deploy them within your Blackboard course shell. No paper? No problem!
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
How to Create a Test
How to Create a Survey
How to Create a Pool
Exporting and Importing a Test or Survey
Handout Available: Blackboard Assessments
Blackboard Collaboration Session Tools
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools
Do you teach an online class or want to hold a class online but do not know what tools to use in blackboard? Well we have good news for you! Using Virtual Classroom or Chat, you can now hold a real time sessions using blackboard. Below you will find virtual training on both of these tools that may just change your thoughts about holding class on days you cannot meet all in one location or even on snow days.
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
How to use the Chat Collaboration Session
How to use the Virtual Classroom Collaboration Session
Blackboard IM
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard
This new tool allows students and professors to communicate instantly through instant messages (IM). With Blackboard IM the professors can communicate with individual students or with groups of students without having to log into Blackboard, it also allows students to commuicate with each other improving class collaboration.
Handout Available:Blackboard IM Installation Guide, Blackboard IM User Guide
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
Blackboard IM User Guide
Respondus Test Manager
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools, Blackboard Grade Center, Blackboard Test Manager
Do you use Blackboard test manager but are tired of manually creating assessments? With Respondus, you can use pre-made exams from Word Documents and upload them to Blackboard! This workshop covers the basics of Respondus; how to import data, create your test and upload it to the Blackboard Learning System.
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
Uploading an Exam to Respondus & Connecting to Blackboard
Formatting Tips for Importing Word Documents into Respondus
Handout Available: Respondus Test Manager
Respondus LockDown Browser
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Assessments
LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Blackboard. When students use LockDown Browser, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they submit it for grading.
Handout Available: Respondus LockDown Browser
Self & Peer Evaluations in Blackboard
Time: 45 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools, Blackboard Grade Center
This new tool allows students to evaluate themselves as well as other students within their course. This workshop will illustrate how to create your own evaluation criteria, allow anonymous evaluations and view all evaluations upon submission.
Blackboard Share Tab (Content Collections)
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction to Blackboard, Blackboard Basic Course Tools
Do you find it difficult to organize your course content over multiple course shells? Would you like to have a central location where you can store your content and have access to it from any internet ready location? The Blackboard Share Tab is a file repository and so much more! Learn how to upload files, share content with colleagues and students and bookmark the content of others.
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard (Faculty):
Using the Share Tab
Handout Available: Blackboard Content Collections
Blackboard Mobile Learn
Time: 30 Minutes
Interested in accessing your blackboard course from your iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone? Welcome to Blackboard Mobile Learn. With this tool, you will now have access to blackboard through the blackboard mobile learn application installed on your apple item.
Related Virtual Training Links for Blackboard Mobile Learn:
Handout Available: Blackboard Mobile Learn
ConnectYard
Time: 30 Minutes
ConnectYard is a communication tool that allows you to reach your students via text message, Facebook, Twitter, and email straight from your Blackboard course shell. ConnectYard is located in your "course tools" area but also automatically sends messages to students when you post announcements and discussion board threads!
Handout Available: ConnectYard
CourseSmart
Time: 60 Minutes
CourseSmart is the world's largest provider of eTextbooks and digital course materials. The CourseSmart catalog includes over 90% of the core textbooks in use today in North American Higher Education from leading publishers including Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, Cengage Learning, John Wiley & Sons, McGraw-Hill Education, Pearson and many others. CourseSmart's comprehensive selection gives you an efficient way to find and access the course materials you need in one place. Enjoy the benefits of anytime, anywhere access from any web browser and on many popular devices (including the Android, iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch).
Handout Available: CourseSmart, FAQ CourseSmart
Blackboard ePortfolio
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisites: None
Students have the opportunity to create an e-Portfolio. An e-Portfolio is an electronic personalized space where students can broadcast their professional self on the web. E-Portfolios allow students to show a collection of their work to faculty and employers. This is a value-added piece accessible to students that will set them apart from peers at different colleges competing for the same job.
Handout Available:College of Business MBA ePortfolio Instructions,Exercise Science Clinical Rotation ePortfolio Instructions, The Human Journey ePortfolio Instructions, Welch Experience ePortfolio Instructions
Blackboard Boot Camp
Time: 3 Day Intensive (total of 24 hours)
Prerequisites: None
Developed by IT Training & Support as a 3-day intensive solution for Blackboard beginners. Boot Camp will provide faculty and staff with the knowledge required to have a successful experience while utilizing the Blackboard system.
Topics Include:
What is Blackboard?
Blackboard Basic Course Tools
Assignment Manager
Blogs & Wikis
Assessments
Grade Center
Respondus Test Manager
Content System (Share Tab)
Course Maintenance
Introduction to Word 2010
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you new to Word 2010? Would you like a quick and painless introduction to this powerful word processing application? Come visit us to learn about Word 2010 tools and features along with some extra tips and tricks!
If you have never used a word processing application before and need to start from scratch, please sign up for an Individual Training Session.
Related Virtual Training: Word 2010
Handout Available: Introduction to Word 2010
Introduction to Excel 2010
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you new to Excel 2010? Would you like a quick and painless introduction to this powerful spreadsheet application? Come visit us to learn about Excel 2010 tools and features along with some extra tips and tricks!
If you have never used a spreadsheet application before and need to start from scratch, please sign up for an Individual Training Session.
Related Virtual Training: Excel 2010
Handout Available: Introduction to Excel 2010
Introduction to PowerPoint 2010
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you new to PowerPoint 2010? Would you like a quick and painless introduction to this powerful presentation application? Come visit us to learn about PowerPoint 2010 tools and features along with some extra tips and tricks!
If you have never used a presentation application before and need to start from scratch, please sign up for an Individual Training Session.
Related Virtual Training: PowerPoint 2010
Handout Available: Introduction to PowerPoint 2010
Introduction to Word 2007
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
With the release of Office 2007, the Office application environments have significantly changed. If you are new to Word 2007 and you would like to learn the new layout and basic tool placements, this class is for you!
If you have never used a word processing application before and need to start from scratch, please sign up for an Individual Training Session.
Handout Available: Introduction to Word 2007
Introduction to Excel 2007
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
With the release of Office 2007, the Office application environments have significantly changed. If you are new to Excel 2007 and you would like to learn the new layout and basic tool placements, this class is for you!
If you have never used a spreadsheet application before and need to start from scratch, please sign up for an Individual Training Session.
Handout Available: Introduction to Excel 2007
Introduction to PowerPoint 2007
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
With the release of Office 2007, the Office application environments have significantly changed. If you are new to PowerPoint 2007 and you would like to learn the new layout and basic tool placements, this class is for you!
If you have never used a presentation application before and need to start from scratch, please sign up for an Individual Training Session.
Handout Available: Introduction to PowerPoint 2007
Building Animations in PowerPoint 2007
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to PowerPoint 2007
Are you familiar with PowerPoint but want to learn how to really jazz up your presentations? In this workshop, you will learn how utilizing animations, sounds and images can transform your bland presentation to a WOW! presentation.
Handout Available: Building Animations in PowerPoint
Introduction to Access 2007
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
What is a database? What is a table? What are records? This workshop will cover the basic elements of working in a Access database as well as cover how to create relationships between data. We will also create queries and reports from that data.
If you are looking to learn Access for a special project (utilizing a proprietary application such as Recruitment Plus), please contact Training_Support@sacredheart.edu prior to enrolling in this session.
Handout Available: Introduction to Access 2007
Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Email Management
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
With the release of Office 2007, the Office application environments have significantly changed. If you are new to Word 2007 and you would like to learn the new layout and basic tool placements, this class is for you! We will be covering email management in this class only. If you would like to learn more about Contacts, Calendar or Tasks, please refer to our other workshops.
If you have never used email before and need to start from scratch, please sign up for an Individual Training Session.
Handout Available: Introduction to Outlook 2007
Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Contact Management
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Email Management
With the release of Office 2007, the Office application environments have significantly changed. If you are new to Word 2007 and you would like to learn the new layout and basic tool placements, this class is for you! We will be covering contact management in this class only. If you would like to learn more about Email, Calendar or Tasks, please refer to our other workshops.
Handout Available: Introduction to Outlook 2007
Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Calendar Management
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Email Management, Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Contact Management
With the release of Office 2007, the Office application environments have significantly changed. If you are new to Word 2007 and you would like to learn the new layout and basic tool placements, this class is for you! We will be covering calendar management in this class only. If you would like to learn more about Email, Contacts or Tasks, please refer to our other workshops.
Handout Available: Introduction to Outlook 2007
Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Task Management
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Email Management, Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Contact Management, Introduction to Outlook 2007 - Calendar Management
With the release of Office 2007, the Office application environments have significantly changed. If you are new to Word 2007 and you would like to learn the new layout and basic tool placements, this class is for you! We will be covering task management in this class only. If you would like to learn more about Email, Contacts or Calendar, please refer to our other workshops.
Handout Available: Introduction to Outlook 2007
Introduction to Sharepoint 2007
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Word 2007, Introduction to PowerPoint 2007, Introduction to Excel 2007
Are you and your colleagues searching for a solution that will make sharing documents and information faster, easier and more effective? Sharepoint 2007 is a web-based collaboration and document management platform that allows for the creation of personalized, organized web spaces. Users can upload and post information to share with fellow faculty and staff in a secure environment. If you would like to learn the basics of Sharepoint, this class is for you!
Handout Available: Introduction to Sharepoint 2007
Moving to Sharepoint 2010? Learn More Now!
Making the Switch to Sharepoint 2010 from Sharepoint 2007
Introduction to Sharepoint 2010
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Word 2010, Introduction to PowerPoint 2010, Introduction to Excel 2010
Are you and your colleagues searching for a solution that will make sharing documents and information faster, easier and more effective? Sharepoint 2010 is a web-based collaboration and document management platform that allows for the creation of personalized, organized web spaces. Users can upload and post information to share with fellow faculty and staff in a secure environment. If you would like to learn the basics of Sharepoint, this class is for you!
Moving to Sharepoint 2010? Learn More Now!
Making the Switch to Sharepoint 2010 from Sharepoint 2007
What is Sharepoint?
Using the Ribbon in Sharepoint 2010
Handout Available: Intro to SharePoint 2010
Introduction to Windows Vista
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Beginning in the Fall of 2008, Sacred Heart University will deploy Windows Vista to all lectern and laboratory computers. This upgrade will coincide with the 2008 Vista laptop rollout for faculty and students. If you would like to learn about the basic differences between Windows XP and Windows Vista, this overview has you covered!
Related Virtual Training Links:
Desktop Redesign
Installing Windows Updates
Other Links:
What's New with the Start Menu
Windows Sidebar Gadgets
The Taskbar Overview
Change your Desktop Background
Handout Available: Introduction to Windows Vista
Intro to Windows 7
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Windows 7 is the latest operating system offered by Microsoft. It offers a stable and slick environment that boasts faster and more reliable performance. With updated features for search, taskbar and desktop organization, Windows 7 will make you love Windows all over again.
Related Virtual Training Links:
Windows 7 Tour
Getting Around the Desktop
Personalizing your PC
Finding your Files
Changing Windows Settings
Printing in Windows 7
Burning CDs/DVDs
Connecting External Devices
The Office Communicator
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you looking for a fast, effective form of communication on your computer? The Microsoft Office Communicator is an instant messaging tool that synchronizes with your Microsoft Outlook client as well as Sharepoint 2007. The Communicator is smart enough to automatically tell your colleagues when you are available, busy or in a meeting based on your Outlook calendar. It can also organize your contacts into groups based on association. The Communicator even allows you to instantly share files, video conference, schedule meetings and log conversations. Everything but the kitchen sink!
Related Virtual Training Links:
Getting Started Tour
Handouts Available: Installing Office Communicator
Windows Movie Maker
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Would you like to learn a tool that allows for easy video editing/creation? Windows Movie Maker is a built-in application for Windows XP and Windows Vista. This program will allow you to simply drag and drop video, audio and even photography to create personalized video pieces. You can even add special effects, fun transitions, movie titles and narration!
Helpful Links:
Getting Started with Windows Movie Maker
Introduction to the Mac Operating System
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you a new Mac user who is looking to gain foundational knowledge on the Mac operating system? This quick class will get you up to speed with the basics; navigation, opening and closing applications, available tools, locating files and more!
Handout Available: Intro to Mac Operating System
Related Virtual Training Links:
Switching from PC to Mac 101
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you a new Mac user who is looking to gain foundational knowledge on Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac? If you would like to learn the basics, this class is for you!
Handout Available: Intro to Word 2008 for Mac
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 for Mac
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you a new Mac user who is looking to gain foundational knowledge on Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 for Mac? If you would like to learn the basics, this class is for you!
Handout Available: Intro to PowerPoint 2008 for Mac
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2008 for Mac
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you a new Mac user who is looking to gain foundational knowledge on Microsoft Excel 2008 for Mac? If you would like to learn the basics, this class is for you!
Handout Available: Intro to Excel 2008 for Mac
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2011 for Mac
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you a new Mac user who is looking to gain foundational knowledge on Microsoft Word 2011 for Mac? If you would like to learn the basics, this class is for you!
Related Virtual Training Links:
Microsoft Word 2011 Whats New
Microsoft Word 2011 Basics
Microsoft Word 2011 Edit Pictures
Microsoft Word 2011 Copy and Paste Basics
Microsoft Word 2011 Create a Custom Flyer
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2011 for Mac
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you a new Mac user who is looking to gain foundational knowledge on Microsoft PowerPoint 2011 for Mac? If you would like to learn the basics, this class is for you!
Related Virtual Training Links:
Microsoft Powerpoint 2011 Whats New
Microsoft Powerpoint 2011 Basics
Microsoft Powerpoint 2011 Animate Slides, Text and Objects
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2011 for Mac
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you a new Mac user who is looking to gain foundational knowledge on Microsoft Excel 2011 for Mac? If you would like to learn the basics, this class is for you!
Related Virtual Training Links:
Microsoft Excel 2011 Whats New
Microsoft Excel 2011 Basics
Microsoft Excel 2011 Get Started with Charts
Microsoft Excel 2011 Analyze Data with Pivot Table
Introduction to iPad Apps
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Are you a new iPad user who is looking to gain foundational knowledge on iPad features and apps? If you would like to learn the basics, this class is for you!
Related Virtual Training Links:
Video Tutorial: Mail
Video Tutorial: Safari
Video Tutorial: iBooks
Video Tutorial: FaceTime
Video Tutorial: Photos
Video Tutorial: iTunes
Video Tutorial: App Store
Video Tutorial: Maps
Video Tutorial: iMovie
Audio Visual Equipment in the Classroom
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Presented By: Audio Visual Department
Are you intimidated every time you walk into a classroom and you know that you need to use the Audio Visual technologies? Do you find them downright scary? If you would like comfort and clarification on how to use this equipment and how it can positively transform your learning environment, this class is for you!
Handout Available: Multimedia Station Instructions
Facebook for Beginners
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Have you heard of Facebook but don't understand what it is? If you would like to join the growing social network, Facebook, this workshop will provide you with what you need to know. During this class, you will generate your very own Facebook "profile" to begin building your network and communicating with family, friends and associates! If possible, you are encouraged to bring a digital photo of yourself to add to your profile along with any additional photography you would like to upload. This can be provided on a USB key, USB hard drive, CD or DVD.
Handout Available: Facebook for Beginners
iTunesU @ SHU
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Presented By: Media Services Department
Sacred Heart's iTunesU website is a part of the iTunes Store featuring lectures, podcasts, campus events, informational videos, sporting events and much more. You can download and replay this content on your iPod or any MP3 player, iPhone, Mac or PC. This content is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any active internet connection. If you would like to learn more about iTunesU; viewing and contributing content, this class is for you!
Handout Available: iTunes U @ SHU
Kronos Workforce Central
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Presented By: Administrative Computing Division
Sacred Heart University utilizes Kronos as its primary form of timeclock tracking for all University employees. If you are a new employee, new student employee or manager, IT offers training in order to assist you in becoming acclimated with this web application. If you have questions regarding Kronos, please contact Administrative Services within the Department of Information Technology.
Turning Point
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Do you want to better engage your students in the classroom? Are you looking for a fun way to generate more participation and create class discussion? Turning Point is an application which works within Microsoft PowerPoint to create dynamic presentation slides for gathering data and assessing students. Instantly understand student comprehension, create an interactive lecture environment and track performance all in real time!
Handout Available: TurningPoint 2008
COMING SOON! IT Resources for SHU Events
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
The IT Department wants the make your university event even better! Learn how the Information Technology Department can assist you with your on-campus event. Get technology tips from the IT Factory, Mail Center, Audio Visual and Media Services Departments.
IT in a Nutshell: A Snack-Sized Review of IT Applications & Services
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
The IT Department provides applications and services for the entire SHU community. This 30 minute presentation covers a quick overview of IT and how we can help you and your daily experience at SHU. IT in a Nutshell is great for new faculty or staff members who would like to learn more about the IT Department and how they may leverage our services.
Twitter in the Classroom
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Looking for another way to reach out to your students? Well you may find Twitter to be an avenue to take. Twitter is a micro-blog and social networking tool that allows you to make posts (called tweets) about anything you want. You can use Twitter to practice a foreign language, role play a historical character or even reach out to your students on their mobile devices!
Handout Available: Twitter in the Classroom
StudyMate Class: Enhance your classroom experience!
Time: 30 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
StudyMate Class helps students “master the basics” of course material. Instructors or students enter glossary terms, facts and questions using simple templates. These materials are then transformed into a dozen learning activities and games, such as flash cards, crossword puzzles and self-quizzes. Students choose activities that appeal to their learning style, engaging them with course content in a powerful, individualized way. StudyMate Class integrates seamlessly with Blackboard courses for easy instructor facilitation and grading.
Handout Available: Introduction to StudyMate Class
Why Linkedin Rocks!
Time: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: None
Being the world's largest professional network with over 100 million members, spread over 200 countries, LinkedIn has the title "The Professional Facebook". Come learn how you can set up a LinkedIn account, find and connect with your current colleagues, keep in touch with former colleagues and establish a professional profile online.
Handout Available: Why LinkedIn Rocks!