TechHelp Orientation and Training
Technology Orientation
In conjuction with Human Resources, LIS Technology Support is responsible for coordinating all your technology needs in anticipation of new staff and faculty arrivals. After all your technology needs have been established, a technology orientation session is scheduled.
TechHelp Training
LIS Technology Support has put together a series of training classes available to faculty and staff, covering a multitude of topics such as computing safety, e-mail, Meeting Maker, and much more! We're even planning on tailoring a few classes based on input from you! To register for one of the following classes go to the Learning Garden Registration Site.
| Date | Topic | Description |
| 1/31/2008 | Thunderbird Demo | Soon, whenever a computer is re-imaged or replaced, it¢â¡Áll have Thunderbird on it instead of Eudora. Attend this Thunderbird demo/familiarization class to find out what it's all about! |
| 2/14/2008 | Office 2007 Demo | Office 2007 is the next generation of document creation and editing! Microsoft has streamlined it's interface to make the most used features the easiest to access. Come check it out! |
| 2/28/2008 | Meeting Maker | Get the most out of your calendar with this Meeting Maker review! |
| 3/26/2008 | Google Earth: Beyond "I can see my house!" | Learn how to search for places and how to share information about places you find. Look at places that others have found, from vacation photos of the Eiffel Tower to scorched villages in Darfur. Look at weather, traffic, and the heavens. Learn to download Google Earth to your home computer. |
| 4/10/2008 | Thunderbird Demo | Soon, whenever a computer is re-imaged or replaced, it¢â¡Áll have Thunderbird on it instead of Eudora. Attend this Thunderbird demo/familiarization class to find out what it's all about! |
| 4/24/2008 | Office 2007 Demo | Office 2007 is the next generation of document creation and editing! Microsoft has streamlined it's interface to make the most used features the easiest to access. Come check it out! |
| 6/5/2008 | Inspiration (Mind Mapping) (Flow Charting) | Inspiration is a powerful tool people can use to plan, research and complete projects successfully. With the integrated Diagram and Outline Views, they create graphic organizers and expand topics into writing. This powerful combination encourages organization in multiple modes. As a result, people gain and retain a better understanding of concepts and organizational structures. This class will give people instruction in the use of Inspiration and how to apply it to everyday work tasks and special projects. |
| 6/19/2008 | TBD | |
| 7/17/2008 | Thunderbird Demo | Soon, whenever a computer is re-imaged or replaced, it¢â¡Áll have Thunderbird on it instead of Eudora. Attend this Thunderbird demo/familiarization class to find out what it's all about! |
| 7/31/2008 | Office 2007 Demo | Office 2007 is the next generation of document creation and editing! Microsoft has streamlined it's interface to make the most used features the easiest to access. Come check it out! |
To schedule a one-on-one or group training session:
Find a time that fits your schedule then click on the TechHelp icon located at the bottom of this page to send an email requesting a session. From there someone will contact you to set up the session. It's just that easy!
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