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Microsoft Access |
Learn the basics of Microsoft Access, a robust database tool used to
manage and analyze data. You will learn key skills needed to design a
database to suit your needs.
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Microsoft Publisher |
Acquaint
yourself with the basic features of Microsoft Publisher, an easy to use
desktop publishing tool. You will learn how to create professional looking
design documents.
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Graphics and Digital Imaging Fundamentals |
Become
savvy in enhancing your images. You will learn the basics on acquiring
pictures with a digital camera, with a scanner, by screen capture, and from
the Internet. Learn the basics with regards to file types, file size issues,
resolution layers and transparencies. Back
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HyperStudio Basics |
This
introductory course will provide you with an overview of using HyperStudio.
Learn how to create a stack, add cards, buttons and navigation. In addition,
discover how to add sound, video, graphics and hyperlinks into your
presentation. Back
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Instructional Design for the Online Environment |
Learn
how to adapt your course materials into an online model for effective
learning. Discover how traditional instructional strategies can be
implemented into the online learning environment. Back
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Technology Integration – Best Practices |
Discover some of the “best practices” used by educators today to
integrate technology into their classrooms. This course will cover the
basics with regard to what works and what doesn’t. Learn the appropriate
tools to facilitate instruction of core-curricular objectives. Back
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Introduction to Inspiration and Kidspiration |
This
course introduces you to Inspiration and Kidspiration, software used to help
students organize and develop their ideas. Learn how to navigate the
toolbars and manipulate text within the program. Discover how to integrate
this program into your classroom. Back
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Introduction to Respondous |
This
course will focus on the basic use of Respondous, a test generation tool.
Discover how to integrate online assessments into your classroom. Back
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Microsoft Photo Editor Basics |
Learn
the basics for using MS Photo Editor as a tool to manipulate digital images.
Discover how to resize images, remove red eye, flip images, and adjust the
brightness/contrast of an image and much more! Back
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Online Research Techniques |
You
will learn how to effectively conduct research online using Grolier Online
and GaleNet. Learn how to find specific information you are looking for
using these comprehensive Web-based resources.
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Using a Digital Camera |
Acquaint yourself with the basics of using a digital camera. Learn how
to capture images, focus, zoom, adjust the resolution/size settings, view
images, delete images, and how to upload images to your computer.
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Using a Scanner |
This
introductory course will provide you with the basics pertaining to using
your desktop scanner. Learn how to scan a document using various formats,
make annotations and save/export documents. Discover how to use scanned
documents in various applications.
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Introduction to WebQuests |
Learn the basics involved in developing a WebQuest for your own
classroom use. You will have the opportunity to evaluate other WebQuests and
evaluate them based on a set list of criteria. Back
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Living Online |
Learn the basics of the Internet.
Demonstrate your skills with electronic mail and Web browsers while
collaborating with colleagues about the social impact of the Internet.
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Microsoft Excel |
Learn core techniques of Microsoft Excel including
formulas, functions and charts. Learn to use 3D workbook formulas and
functions. Excel is great for grade books.
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Microsoft PowerPoint |
Learn Microsoft
PowerPoint, one of today's most exciting educational tools.
Create presentations with a variety of graphics, fonts, and
interactive links.
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Blackboard Basics |
Learn the basics of
Blackboard, one of the nation's leading online course tools.
Prepare and post documents in a course shell, use outside resources,
and create discussion threads, tests, and quizzes.
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Microsoft FrontPage |
Learn to build your own
website. This course teaches you to create your own pages, link
to outside websites, design feedback forms, and use special effect
graphics.
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Developing Curriculum for Online Programs |
This is an eight day (10 contact
hour) online course. Students are required to login approximately four times
during the course to complete assignments, discussions and projects.
Students will learn the requirements and the tools needed for effective
online curriculum development. Back
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