CLASSES AND TRAINING

The Library and Information Technology Services (ITS) have teamed up to offer a variety of classes and training opportunities on various software packages and research tools. Training assistance is available on the following topics:

-Adobe Photoshop
-Adobe Acrobat
-ArtSTOR
-Cascading Style Sheets
-Library Research Consultation
-Macalester Network
-Macomedia Captivate
-Macromedia Dreamweaver

-Microsoft Excel
-Microsoft Powerpoint
-Moodle
-KompoZer Web Page Editor
-Google Apps Email
-Google Apps Calendar
-RefWorks
-Web Page Creation/Design

SCHEDULED TRAINING
Scheduled training sessions on a variety of software-related topics are typically offered each semester. Additional sessions may be added if there is enough demand. Sessions have a limit of 8-12 people - if at least two people do not sign up for a scheduled training session, a one-on-one session may be scheduled at an alternative time.

The following sessions have been scheduled for Fall 2008:

• Building a Web Page with KompoZer
• Creating Web Pages with Dreamweaver: The Basics
• Dreamweaver: Beyond the Basics
• Introduction to Google Apps Email
• Google Apps Email Templates
• Introduction to Google Apps Calendar
• Google Apps Tips & Tricks (Email and Calendar)
• Introduction to Excel 2007 for Windows
• Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 for Windows
• Photoshop CS3: Creating Basic Web Graphics
  
  
  

INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS
Information Services staff offer one-on-one appointments to assist faculty, staff and students with specific training issues that they may have with the topics/resources listed above. These individual appointments allow us to meet the specific questions that each individual user may have.  < find out more >


CREATE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
Would you like to customize a training session to meet the needs of your class or department? We can customize a training session to meet your your specific needs. A minimum of five people are needed to make these arrangements.  < find out more >


ElementK: SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING
ElementK offers web-based self-paced training on a variety of software and computer applications. Contact us if you are interested in the wide range of online training materials available through ElementK.    < find out more >


INFO SERVICES TUTORIALS
Information Services departments have created a number of web-based tutorials on topics of interest to campus users. < find out more >