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Faculty Technology Training

Just in Time Training

Get your immediate questions answered quickly with one-on-one training.

Request Just in Time (JIT) Technology Training Form

 

Assistance is available for the following:

  • Getting Started - Technology Overview
  • Email
  • Blackboard
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Create a Web Site (DreamWeaver)
  • Catalyst Tools (UW Seattle Web Based Tools)
    • Collect It
    • Go Post
    • SimpleSite
    • WebQ
  • Pocket PC
  • CP005 Innovative Classroom overview

Workshops on Demand

Request a workshop to meet your needs.

Get together a group of 2-4 co-workers, send an email with your request to: athelp@u.washington.edu
Single requests for training are combined.

Below are some suggestions for workshops that can be provided.

Teaching in a Video Conferencing Classroom

Learn the skills and pedagogy required to teach in a video conferencing classroom

Getting Started - Technology Overview

Bring your list and get answers to all those little questions you have about your computer and the programs on it. This is an excellent workshop for new staff.

Getting Started With Blackboard

Create a complete web course which can be customized for your class. This workshop focuses on instructional design and learning how to add content to your course.

Blackboard's Advanced Features

Learn how to use the Bb collaboration tools. This workshop includes best practices and tips using the Discussion Boards, Group Manager, Virtual Classroom and incorporating Catalyst Tools.

Catalyst Web Tools

Learn about the many catalyst web tools. All of these tools can be added as links to a web site. A workshop could focus on just one tool.

Create a web site with DreamWeaver

Learn how to use DreamWeaver, a what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) editor to create or edit a web site that will enhance your course.

Photo scanning and editing

Learn to use a scanner to create digital files from pictures which can be added to a web site.

Getting Started with Excel

Look at examples of the many ways Excel can make your job easier. This workshop starts with the basics. We build a budget spreadsheet using all of the common formulas and functions.

Excel´s Advanced Features

This workshop is designed for those that are familiar with Excel and want to gather 30 tips and tricks.

Using PowerPoint

Learn how to use PowerPoint to create presentations for on-screen projection, printing, and the web. Many tips on using it in the classroom are provided.

Word Tips and Tricks

Work with multiple page views, tabs, tables, format painter, search & replace, and headers and footers. These are just a few of the tips you will learn in this workshop.

What you can do with a Palm Pilot.

Learn how to write graffiti, beam contacts and applications. Use your palm to read Word, database, or pdf files.

What you can do with a Pocket PC

Learn what you and your students can do with Pocket PCs in the Classroom. This includes a basic intro, tips and tricks, and using teaching software.

PC Pine

Learn how to use this e-mail program, PC_Pine to send attachments, do distribution lists, create folders, forward adtress books, and manage your e-mail.

Web Pine

Learn how to use the internet e-mail program, Web Pine to send attachments, do distribution lists, create folders, set up preferences, and manage your e-mail.