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Computers1All classes are one-hour and are free to students.  Students meet in the CIT labs located in the basement of the School of Education building. Please arrive promptly.

Select the workshops your would like to sign up for:

 Introduction to Blackboard for Students

  Tuesday, January 31, 12:15-1:15pm
  Wednesday, February 8, 12:15-1:15pm

Blackboard is the University's course management software program. This workshop will introduce students to the basic features of Blackboard along with tips for success when using Blackboard.
 
The workshop will include:

* downloading files and viewing multimedia
* using the discussion board forum
* taking an online quiz
* submitting an assignment
* submitting a Turnitin assignment

Excel Basics
 Friday, February 10, 12:00-1:00pm

Learn the basics of using Excel to develop and distribute spreadsheets. Includes worksheet creation, formulas, formatting, tips, and more.

PowerPoint Best Practices for Mac and PC
Monday, February 13, 12:15-1:15pm

Ever have a PowerPoint presentation not show as expected? Problems with video and audio? We will show you how to safely embed images, audio and video elements into PowerPoint presentations.  Find out how to make your presentation work on any computer and at any location.  Previous experience using PowerPoint is required for this class. You are more than welcome to bring your own laptop to the workshop.

Google Forms
Tuesday, February 14, 12:15-1:15pm

Information gathering is made so easy through online Google Forms. Want to find out which date is good for your club to meet, or get feedback for your last event? Learn how to create secure online forms for polls and surveys. You can create simple questions and answers, multiple choices, checkboxes, and more. Send your form through email to targeted audiences, and collect data displayed in various formats.

Word Table of Contents & Pagination for Mac and PC
Friday, February 17, 12:15-1:15pm

Working with long documents that could use a table of contents?  Writing your dissertation?  Learn how to create a table of contents in word and how to section and paginate those documents correctly.  You are more than welcome to bring your own laptop to the workshop.

Introduction to Photoshop Elements
Tuesday, February 21, 12:15-1:15pm

Learn the interface, basic tools of Photoshop Elements including cropping, feathering, color corrections, and image repair. Also learn how to prepare and optimize your images for use on the web.

Excel Intermediate

 Friday, February 24, 12:00-1:00pm

Learn how to link cells, create charts and graphs, work with data filters and Excel's powerful functions.

Create Newsletter and Flyers using Publisher 2010 (PC only)
Monday, February 27, 12:15-1:15pm

Learn how to create newsletters, flyers, brochures, calendars, and more using design templates, or simply create your own from scratch! No design or HTML experience is required for creating publications like a professional designer.

  Using the USFwiki (Wikispaces)

Tuesday, February 28, 12:15-1:15pm

An introduction to the USFwiki application. Learn how to create a collaborative wiki website. This wiki application is for students, faculty and staff who want to create a collaborative website for use with other USF community members. In this workshop we will create a collaborative wiki workspace and discuss options for using a wiki.

  Excel Advanced
 Friday, March 2, 12:00-1:00pm

Learn how use the advanced features of Excel. Includes: Pivot tables, macros, and functions.