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IT Training Workshops & Training Notes |
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Currently, the following list of training workshops are
being offered by ITS: OPERATING SYSTEM MS OFFICE E-MAIL e-Learning DESKTOP PUBLISHING SPECIAL Objectives Designed for experienced Word users, this workshop will introduce the new streamlined user interface in Word 2007 and a host of new editing, layout and authoring tools available to improve the process of creating and distributing professional-looking documents. Course Content · New Menu Bar - "Ribbons" · Interactive Formatting with Preview · Adding Preformatted Content to Documents · New Charting and Diagramming Features · Document Inspector – Check for Personal Information before Distribution · Prevent Further Changes to Finalized Documents · Default File Format, MUI (Multilingual User Interface) and Plug-ins on PolyU PCs Pre-requisite Experience on using the earlier versions of MS Word. Duration 3 hours (1 session) INTERMEDIATE MS WORD 2007 – THE USEFUL TECHNIQUES Objectives This workshop will explore the various useful techniques of using Word 2007 to help you prepare, update and manage your Word documents quick and easy. You will learn how to build the table of content, update font styles of document titles, create cross references between context and captions, etc. through hands-on practice. Course Content · Essential Concept & Skills for Word Users · Paragraph Layout Controlling Techniques · Header & Footer with AutoText & Customized Watermark · Understanding Formatting Marks, Tabs & Indent Tools · Controlling Text Position with Indent Tools & Tabs · Using Styles to Handle Title Format · Using Newspaper-style Column · Integrating Graphic & Text with Various Wrapping Styles · Understanding & Using Section Formatting for Complex Layout · Creating and Updating Table of Contents · Creating Cross-References between Context & Captions · Application Examples Pre-requisite Experience on using MS Word 2007. Duration 6 hours (2 sessions) ADVANCED MS WORD 2007 – THE USEFUL TOOLS & TRICKS Objectives This workshop will introduce a number of advanced Word tools including the use of e-Forms for preparing reports and conducting surveys, the use of Excel data for generating student reports, certificates, etc. You will also learn some handy tips and tricks that can make working with your Word documents faster and easier. Course Content · Creating an e-Form with Word · Working with e-Form Components & Properties to Suit Your Needs · Filling in e-Form & Compiling Results · Generating Student Reports, Certificates, Form Letters with External Data (Excel, Word or other formats) · Useful Word Tricks - Keeping Table Headings in View for Multi-page Tables - Using Multiple Page Number Formats in One Document - Linking an Excel Worksheet and Chart to a Word Document - Modifying the Default “Normal” Style for Upcoming Documents - Saving a Document Structure as a Template for Future Use · Application Examples & Mini-Projects Pre-requisite Completion of the workshop‘Intermediate Word 2007 – The Useful Techniques’or with equivalent knowledge. Duration 6 hours (2 sessions) MS EXCEL 2007: NEW FEATURES Objectives Designed for users with previous experience in Excel, this workshop will provide an overview of the redesigned user interface and interactive features in Excel 2007, for creating professional-looking charts and tables for analyzing, sharing and managing information. Course Content · New Menu Bar - "Ribbons" · Improved Data Sorting and Filtering · Excel Table Enhancements · New Look for Charts · Easy-to-use PivotTables · Rich Conditional Formatting · Easy Formula Writing · Default File Format, MUI (Multilingual User Interface) and Plug-ins on PolyU PCs Pre-requisite Experience on using the earlier versions of MS Excel. Duration 3 hours (1 session) INTERMEDIATE MS EXCEL 2007 – THE USEFUL TECHNIQUES Objectives This workshop will help you to explore various powerful techniques to get more out of Excel. You will also learn a number of useful Excel features including range names, auto-fill, custom list, data extraction, cell reference, conditional formatting, formula trouble-shooting, navigation shortcut keys, etc. Course Content · Using Descriptive Names to Represent Cells & Range of Cells · Filling Data with Auto-fills and Custom Lists · Useful Shortcut Keys for Navigation & Editing · Efficient Formula Copying with Relative, Absolute & Mixed Reference Techniques · Monitoring Formula Results with Conditional Formatting · Formula Trouble-shooting with Auditing Tools · Handy Formula Print Settings · Data Extraction: Auto & Advanced Filters · Application Examples Pre-requisite Experience on using MS Excel 2007. Duration 6 hours (2 sessions) ADVANCED MS EXCEL 2007 - SUMMARIZING & ANALYZING DATA WITH PIVOTTABLE Objectives This workshop will show you how to create and work with a PivotTable, which is a powerful and interactive tool that can quickly summarize and analyze large amount of data in various ways. You will also learn how to fine-tune and customize the PivotTable for best results. Course Content
Pre-requisite Completion of the workshop‘Intermediate Excel 2007 – The Useful Techniques’or with equivalent knowledge. Duration 6 hours (2 sessions) ADVANCED MS EXCEL 2007 - USING THE WHAT-IF
& LOOKUP TOOLS FOR PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING Objectives Designed for
users with previous experience in Excel, this course will demonstrate the
techniques to make data projection & lookup, which are required for
problem solving & decision making, using what-if analysis, logical
functions and lookup table tools. Course Content ·
What is What-if Analysis & Its Typical
Applications ·
Enhancing
What-if Analysis with Developer Tools – e.g. building
a scroll bar to control an input cell varying values ·
Goal Seek – Finding the
Input Value for the Formula to Get the Desired Result ·
Creating & Using 2-way Input Data Tables – for calculating a series of results for a formula ·
Using the Scenario Manager for Sensitivity
Analysis – for setting multiple inputs to see the
various outcomes of a solution set ·
Applying Logical Functions for Problem
Solving - complicated
nested-if functions made easy ·
Understanding the 2 types of Lookup Tables – exact & closest match ·
Building and Using Lookup Tables in
Action – e.g. converting mark into grade, locating
student data, etc. ·
Application Examples Pre-requisite Completion of the workshop‘Intermediate Excel 2007 – The
Useful Techniques’or with equivalent knowledge Duration 6 hours
(2 sessions) ADVANCED MS EXCEL 2007 - USEFUL TOOLS FOR
EFFECTIVE DATA MANAGEMENT Objectives This workshop will explore the
powerful tools available in Excel 2007 for effective data management. You
will learn how to interrogate data with the
database management functions, analyze records matching specified criteria,
work out useful statistics, consolidate data from multiple worksheets, etc. Course Content ·
Creating
a Dynamic-Range Data Table ·
Validating
Data during Entry ·
Managing
& Calculating Filtered Data ·
Using
the Database Management Functions ·
Performing Analysis with Worksheet Database ·
Grouping
& Outlining Data ·
Applying
Subtotals to Records ·
Consolidating
Data from Multiple Worksheets ·
Favorite
Display Retrieval with Custom Views ·
Application
Examples (e.g. managing budget / student data) · Pre-requisite Completion of the workshop‘Intermediate Excel 2007
– The Useful Techniques’or
with equivalent knowledge. Duration 6 hours
(2 sessions) ADVANCED MS EXCEL 2007 –
USEFUL FUNCTIONS AND FORMULAS FOR DAILY USE Objectives This workshop will explore the advanced functions available in Excel 2007
to facilitate your work. It will introduce the useful statistical, text and
information functions for data analysis and information extraction. It will
also demonstrate how to apply various formulas to deal with practical cases
in your daily work. Course Content ·
Quick Review on Essential Functions ·
Useful Statistical Functions for Handling Data
Analysis, e.g. Counting Students’ Grades, Ranking
Students ·
Useful Text Functions for Extracting Words
from Cell, e.g. Extracting Surname from a Full Name, Removing Trailing
Spaces, etc. ·
Useful Information Functions for Extracting
Information from Cell, e.g. Finding Data Type of Cell Content, Handling
Various Error Types, etc. ·
Other Useful Functions, e.g. Finding out the Date after
30 Working Days from Today, Finding out this Week’s Number
in the Current Year, and More.. ·
Function Auditing ¾
Tracing Dependent, Precedents ¾
Tracing Arrows ·
Worksheet Protection Pre-requisite Completion of the workshop‘Intermediate Excel 2007
– The Useful Techniques’or
with equivalent knowledge. Duration 6 hours
(2 sessions) MS POWERPOINT 2007: NEW FEATURES Objectives PowerPoint
2007, with its redesigned interface and enhanced features, improves the
process of creating high-impact, dynamic presentations. This workshop will
highlight the new and enhanced features in PowerPoint 2007 to help you create
captivating presentations easily and quickly, while integrating workflow and
ways to share presentations securely. Course Content ·
New Menu Bar - "Ribbons" ·
New Graphic Interface ·
Smart Art ·
Slide Library ·
Managing Presentations ·
Document Inspector –
Check for Personal Info before Distribution ·
Remove Personal Info from Slides ·
Digital Signature to Ensure Integrity ·
Default File Format, MUI (Multilingual User
Interface) and Plug-ins on PolyU PCs Pre-requisite Experience
on using the earlier versions of MS PowerPoint. Duration 3 hours
(1 session) INTRODUCTION TO MS POWERPOINT 2007 Objectives This
course will introduce the essential features and tools in PowerPoint 2007
which will help you create attractive presentations easily and quickly.
Course Content ·
Introducing the User Interface ·
Creating Slides from Scratch ·
Applying Library Templates for Slide Design ·
Inserting Animations ·
Adding Clip Arts, Photos & Sounds ·
Creating Transition Effects ·
Creating Slides with Outline View ·
Using WordArt and AutoShape ·
Using SmartArt Graphics ·
Automatic Layout and Object Grouping Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Windows operation. Duration 3 hours
(1 session) INTERMEDIATE MS POWERPOINT 2007 Objectives This
course will help you enhance the visual effects of your presentation by
exploring a number of useful features in PowerPoint 2007, including
customizing templates, applying multiple design templates, compressing and
rotating pictures etc. Course Content ·
Customizing Design Templates ·
Applying Multiple Design Templates ·
Inserting Multiple Pictures with Photo Album ·
Picture Compression and Rotation ·
Adding Notes to Slides ·
Downloading Clips Online for Your Presentation ·
Applying Smart Art Graphics ·
Creating Organization Charts & Diagrams Pre-requisite Completion
of the course “Introduction to MS PowerPoint 2007” or with equivalent knowledge. Duration 3 hours
(1 session) Objectives This course will explore the more advanced
features in PowerPoint 2007, including publishing the presentation
online and creating a self-running kiosk presentation. You will also learn
timesaving tips like building and re-using your custom-made template slides. Course Content ·
Publishing a
presentation on the web (e.g.“myweb”) to expand your audience ·
Incorporating data
from different sources (e.g. importing text from MS Word) ·
Making your
presentation interactive using hyperlinks ·
Creating a
self-running kiosk presentation ·
Building and
re-using your custom-made PowerPoint template ·
Practical
Examples Pre-requisite Completion
of the course “Intermediate MS PowerPoint 2007” or with equivalent knowledge. Duration 3 hours
(1 session) INTRODUCTION TO MS ACCESS 2007 Objectives This workshop will introduce the basic skills of using Access 2007 for
effective data management and analysis. You will learn how to build
practical database systems, store and extract data and publish the extracted
results in an easy-to-read format. Course Content ·
Overview of Access 2007 ·
Why Using Access and its Advantages over Excel ·
Re-using Excel Data ·
Validating Data Entries and Optimizing Data
with Relational Database ·
Extracting, Analyzing and Updating Data with
Smart Query ·
Generating Nice-looking Summaries Using Report ·
Exporting Information to Excel & Word ·
Building a Simple Real-life Database Pre-requisite Basic knowledge on MS Excel. Duration 6 hours
(2 sessions) Objectives This workshop will explore the various techniques of building a database
system. You will learn how to store and extract the data you need
effectively, build useful front-ends for the data, and publish the results in
an easy-to-read format. Course Content ·
Quick Review on Access Tables &
Referential Integrity ·
Setup Combo Boxes for Error-free Data Entry ·
Quick Review on Data Manipulation with Queries ·
Build Queries to Perform Conditional
Calculations ·
Update and Delete Records under Specific
Criteria ·
Summarize Data with Grouping and Crosstab
Queries ·
User Interface & Data Presentation ·
Build Front-end Forms for Extracted Data ·
Practical Example: Publishing a Student Report Pre-requisite Completion of the workshop “Introduction to MS
Access 2007” or with equivalent knowledge. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) MS ACCESS 2007: NEW FEATURES Objectives Designed
for users with previous experience in Access, this workshop provides an
overview of the redesigned user interface and interactive features in Access
2007 for building powerful and customizable database solutions for effective
data management and analysis. Access 2007 provides a library of prebuilt
database solutions to help you get started with information tracking and
reporting with ease. Course Content ·
New Menu Bar - "Ribbons" ·
Overview of New Tools and Features ·
Using Prebuilt Database Solutions ·
Understanding the New Reporting Functions ·
Mode Editing ·
Information Grouping ·
Default File Format, MUI (Multilingual User
Interface) and Plug-ins on PolyU PCs Pre-requisite Experience
on using the earlier versions of MS Access. Duration 3 hours
(1 session) INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
CS5 Objectives Photoshop is a professional digital image editing tool which enables you
to produce high quality images for both print and digital media. Attendees
will understand the digital imaging concepts and learn the basic photo
retouching and painting technique, to create visually compelling images for
departmental publications, websites, course materials, brochures, posters,
etc.
Course Content ·
Understanding the Basic Concepts of Computer
Graphics and Colour ·
Introducing Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Bridge
CS5 and “Mini Bridge” ·
Getting to Know the Work Area ·
Using Different Automatic Features ·
Cropping and Resizing Images ·
Working with Selections ·
Using the Painting and Retouching Tools ·
Learn to Optimize, Save and Export Image into
Different File Formats Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Windows operation. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions) INTRODUCTION TO WEBCT 4.1 E-LEARNING FEATURES Objectives WebCT is
the University's common e-Learning platform. Designed for staff with no
previous experience of using WebCT, this hands-on workshop will provide
beginners with an overview of the e-learning features of WebCT 4.1. You will
learn the basic skills to easily convert your course materials into an online
course and how to enhance your students’ classroom
experience using the interactive teaching / learning tools of WebCT. Course Content ·
Overview of WebCT 4.1 ·
Convert Course Materials into an Online Course ·
Using WebCT in Classroom for Enhanced
Effectiveness ·
Class & Assignment Management ·
Using Electronic Calendar & Electronic
Bulletin Board for Communications with Students Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Windows operation and Web Browser. Duration 1.5
hours (1 session) Objectives Designed for users who are already familiar with the basic image creation
and editing techniques, this workshop will introduce the more advanced
features available in Photoshop CS5 including the use of layer effects, adjustment
panel, filters, as well as other advanced photo-retouching and automation
techniques, etc. for producing high quality images for print and the web. Course Content ·
Using Layers to Composite Studio Effects - Layer Basics ·
Using "Adjustment Panel" &
"Mask Panel" ·
Advanced Photo-retouching Technique - Using "Smart Object" - Exploring “Content-Aware
Fill” & “Content-Aware
Scale” - Editing Images with “Puppet Warp” ·
Automating Tasks - Using Actions Pre-requisite Completion
of the course "Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS5" or with
equivalent knowledge. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions) INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE INDESIGN CS5 Objectives InDesign
is a professional publishing tool which enables you to produce pages
efficiently in both print and digital media. Attendees will learn how to
layout and design simple publications, the basic technique of typography and
graphics handling. Course Content ·
Introducing Adobe InDesign CS5, Adobe Bridge
CS5 and “Mini Bridge” ·
Getting to Know the Work Area ·
Creating New Document from: Blank or Template ·
Setting up Master Pages, Text Frames and
Graphic Frames ·
Working with Type and Handling Fonts ·
Applying Character and Paragraph Styles ·
Working with Graphics and Colours ·
Saving and Printing the Publication ·
Optimizing and Exporting the Publication into PDF
Format for Print and the Web Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Windows operation. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions) Objectives InDesign
is a page layout software which enables you to produce pages efficiently in both
print and digital media. Designed for users with previous experience of using
InDesign, this workshop will introduce the advanced page layout techniques
including the use of frame, gradient, layers, tables, object/cell/table
styles, etc. to create professional looking hardcopy or electronic
publications. Course Content ·
Advanced Techniques - Frames Handling - Building Booklet ·
Working with Tables - Importing and Formatting a Table ·
Advanced Styles Handling - Nesting Character Styles inside Paragraph
Styles Pre-requisite Completion
of the course "Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS5" or with
equivalent knowledge. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions) INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ACROBAT 9 PROFESSIONAL
Objectives Adobe
Acrobat enables you to create, combine, share and control Adobe Portable
Document Format (PDF) files for easy and more secure communication and collaboration.
In this workshop, you will learn how to create PDF documents from various
sources including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. while preserving
the exact look of the originals; and to combine, enhance and apply security
control on PDF files. Course Content ·
Overview of PDF, Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 9
Professional ·
Getting to Know the Work Area ·
Creating and Combining Adobe PDF Documents ·
Enhancing PDF Documents by Adding Bookmarks,
Links, Buttons & Multimedia Elements ·
Adding Comments and Markups ·
Applying Security Control ·
Searching and Organizing PDF Documents Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Microsoft Windows operation. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions) CREATING E-FORMS WITH ADOBE ACROBAT 9
PROFESSIONAL Objectives In this
workshop, participants will learn how to create e-Forms for registrations, applications,
opinion surveys, etc. easily using the powerful tools in Acrobat 9
Professional. Course Content ·
Overview of e-Form and PDF Form ·
Design Form Layout Using Word, Excel, etc. ·
Convert the Form to PDF Format ·
Add Text Fields, Check Boxes, Combo Boxes, Radio
Buttons, etc. ·
Enable Form Filling Using Acrobat Reader ·
Keep Track of Form Distribution ·
Collect Data for Further Processing Pre-requisite Experience
on using Adobe Acrobat. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions) CREATING INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA
E-PUBLICATIONS WITH ADOBE ACROBAT 9 PROFESSIONAL Objectives This
workshop will introduce the advanced editing and multimedia tools available in
Acrobat 9 Professional, to build interactive and multimedia elements
including videos, animations, 3D objects, sound, etc. into PDF files as
e-Publications. Course Content ·
Creating Multimedia PDF Presentation - Adding Videos ·
Creating Interactive Multi-language PDF eBook/
Newsletter - Preparing a Multi-layered PDF Pre-requisite Completion
of the workshop ‘Introduction to Adobe Acrobat 9
Professional’ or with equivalent knowledge. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions) INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS5 Objectives Adobe
Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating vector graphics for
websites, posters, presentations, brochures, newsletters, etc. This workshop
will explore the powerful features of Illustrator CS5 to help you produce
quality graphics efficiently for print and the web. Attendees will understand
the basics of vector graphic drawing, and the technique of working with image
and type. Course Content ·
Understand the Basic Concepts of Computer
Graphics and Colour ·
Introducing Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe
Bridge CS5 and “Mini Bridge” ·
Create Basic Shapes ·
Applying Colour, Transformation, Alignment
& Distribution onto Objects ·
Using Pen Tool, Pencil Tool, Brush Tool for
Illustration ·
Work with Image and Type ·
Save and Export the Artworks to Different File
Formats Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Windows operation. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions) ADVANCED ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS5 Objectives Adobe
Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating vector graphics
for websites, posters, presentations, brochures, newsletters, etc. This
workshop will introduce the more advanced vector graphic drawing techniques
including the use of multiple artboards, live trace and live paint, clipping
mask, etc. You will also learn how to apply 3D effects, and to create
colorful graphs / charts with pictures and symbols. Course Content ·
Working with Multiple Artboards ·
Advanced Control of Pen Tools, Anchor Points
& Paths ·
Advanced Drawing with Live Trace & Live
Paint ·
Working with Gradients and Gradient Meshes ·
Warping Text with Envelope Distort Commands ·
Using Clipping Mask to Make Cutouts ·
Generating Graphs and Charts ·
Applying 3D Effects ·
Working with Layers ·
Exporting to SWF and Multi-layered PDF Pre-requisite Completion
of the workshop "Introduction to Adobe Illustrator" or with
equivalent knowledge. Duration 9 hours
(3 sessions) / 8 hours (4 sessions) MAKING FULL USE OF THE UNIVERSITY PORTAL IN YOUR
DAILY WORK Objectives The
University Portal, named “myPolyU”,
is a one-stop gateway for you to access all the essential University
information and electronic services. Jointly developed by ITS and EDC, this
course will introduce the various facilities and services available under
Portal and provide quick tips for you to make full use of Portal in your
daily work. Course Content ·
Introducing the “Portal” Concept ·
Your Different Roles under Portal ·
Information & Services Available Including
E-mail, e-Learning Materials, e-Forms, Internet File Storage, Weather
Information, Library Information etc. ·
Posting Notices on Portal for Students ·
Personalizing Your Portal Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Windows operation. Duration 1.5
hours (1 session) 'NEED-TO-KNOW' BASICS FOR GROUPWISE
USERS Objectives This
course is designed for new or existing GroupWise users to learn about or
refresh themselves with the messaging, calendaring and scheduling features of
the GroupWise system. Course Content ·
E-mail Messaging - Receive, Send and Forward
Messages (English / Chinese) ·
Scheduling - Schedule an Appointment (Single /
Recurring), Check Appointment Status ·
Setting Rules and Auto Reply ·
Creating & Sharing Folders ·
Operation Modes - Online, Caching &
Archive ·
Other Useful Features –
Task Assignment, Searching, Web Access, etc. Pre-requisite No
particular knowledge required. Duration 3 hours
(1 session) Objectives This
course will highlight the new and enhanced features available in GroupWise 7.
You will learn about the new user interface and navigation bar, the new
properties view and the enhanced features for address and calendar handling,
spell checking and GroupWise rules creation. Course Content ·
Shortcut Setting, New User Interface and
Navigation Bar ·
New Properties View ·
Multiple Calendars ·
Image Display in HTML Messages ·
Enhanced Spell Checker ·
Enhanced GroupWise Rules ·
Known Issues Pre-requisite Experience
on using the previous version of GroupWise. Duration 1.5
hours (1 session) IT ORIENTATION WORKSHOP FOR NEW STAFF -
GETTING TO KNOW POLYU's IT FACILITIES AND SERVICES Objectives PolyU
offers a highly IT-enabled environment for teaching, research and learning,
and for working in general. This course will familiarise new colleagues with
the wide range of central IT resources available at the University to enhance
their work efficiency. Course Content ·
What is PolyU NetID and How to Apply ·
Overview of IT Facilities and Services Available
to Staff ·
NetID Management System ·
E-mail Service: Campus E-mail, Webmail,
GroupWise ·
University Portal ·
e-Learning Platform ·
Network Storage Services: myDrive, myStore,
iFolder ·
Wireless Network Access On and Off Campus ·
Knowing Your Office PC ·
How to Get Help for Your IT Problems Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Windows operation. Duration 1.5
hours (1 session) CREATE AND CONDUCT WEB-BASED SURVEYS EASILY
WITH 'MYSURVEY' Objectives 'mySurvey'
is an easy-to-use web survey system under the ‘myWeb'
service of the Academic Unix Cluster. It can help you to conduct opinion
surveys, collect information and data, etc. from a large audience
conveniently over the web without any programming efforts. This workshop will
highlight the simple steps to create and conduct Internet-based questionnaire
surveys using ‘mySurvey’.
Course Content ·
Overview of Web-based Survey ·
Create a Web-based Survey with Different Question
Types ·
Edit, Test and Publish a Survey ·
How Your Audience Access the Survey ·
Correct the Survey After Publication ·
View and Analyse the Collected Responses ·
Limitations and Tips Pre-requisite Participants
must have an account under the Academic UNIX Cluster in order to access the ‘mySurvey’ system. Duration 3 hours
(1 session) NEW AND ENHANCED FEATURES IN WINDOWS
VISTA
Objectives Designed
for users who have worked with Windows XP, this workshop will introduce the
new user interface of the Windows Vista OS and its new and enhanced features.
The new tools and features will make it easier for you to perform your tasks
and organize your work, share information with others, streamline work
procedures and enhance system security. Course Content ·
Exploring the Windows Vista User Interface ·
Searching for Folders and Files in Windows
Explorer ·
Using Internet Explorer 7 ·
Sharing and Collaborating in Windows Vista ·
Optimizing the Performance of Your Computer ·
Enhancing System Security ·
Backing-up and Restoring Files and Folders Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Microsoft Windows operation. Duration 3 hours
(1 session) BASIC VIDEO EDITING USING MS WINDOWS MOVIE
MAKER Objectives Windows
Movie Maker is a free video creation and editing software that comes with MS
Windows. This workshop will introduce the basic concepts to create, edit and
share videos / movies for teaching, presentations and Web. You will also
learn how to add special effects, titles, transitions, music and narration to
your movie with ease. Course Content ·
Learn about Videos: Kinds, Formats, Codec, Aspect
Ratio, etc. ·
Overview of Windows Movie Maker ·
Importing Media Items - Types of File Supported ·
Editing Videos - Working with Clips ·
Publishing and Sharing Movies - Setting Video Format and Aspect Ratio Pre-requisite Reasonable
knowledge of Microsoft Windows operation. Duration 6 hours
(2 session) LMS (LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) ENABLERS TRAINING - NORMAL
Objectives To develop
skills and knowledge necessary for supporting and handling courses migrated
from WebCT 4 to Blackboard 9. Course Content ·
Introduction
to Blackboard Learn 9.1 Interface and Structure ·
Understanding
the Change from WebCT 4 to Blackboard 9.1 ·
Introduction
to Content Management, Learning Module, Assessments, Communication tools,
Student Groups and Grade Centre ·
Case
Study on Handling Migrated Course: - Investigation of Course Migration Log
- Organizing Course Structure and
Materials - Fixing Broken Links and Manage Course
Settings ·
Hands-on
Practice
Pre-requisite: This workshop is designed for
colleagues who are currently supporting WebCT online courses for academic
departments and have knowledge on WebCT course tools and functions e.g.
upload materials, setup communication and assessment tools, etc. Duration
5 hours LMS
(LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) ENABLERS TRAINING –
INTENSIVE Objectives To develop
skills and knowledge necessary for supporting and handling courses migrated
from WebCT 4 to Blackboard 9. Course
Content ·
Quick
Overview of the Tools and Functions of Blackboard 9.1 ·
Understanding
the Change from WebCT 4 to Blackboard 9.1 ·
Managing
Tool Settings Including Adaptive Release Rules for Quiz and Assignment, Content
Management, Discussion, Student Groups Set up, Students and Grades Management
·
Case
study on handling migrated course: -
Investigation
of Course Migration Log -
Organizing
Course Structure and Materials -
Fixing
Broken Links and Manage Course Settings ·
Hands-on
Practice
Pre-requisite: This workshop is designed for
technical colleagues who are currently supporting WebCT online courses for
academic departments and have knowledge on WebCT course tools and functions
e.g. upload materials, setup communication and assessment tools, etc. Duration 4
hours
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