April Training

The OIT web site has been updated, including a new training calendar that you can subscribe to!

Blackboard Training
Several Blackboard training courses are available throughout the month including basic Blackboard training, overviews of new features, setting up grade center in Blackboard, and Blackboard virtual support.

Google Groups
This class will introduce the user to Google Groups, including basic setup and ways that it might be used.

Roxen
Classes in Roxen content and forms are held throughout the month as well as walk-in training for Roxen on Fridays.

TOAD Reader
TOAD for Application Developers is the replacement for Query builder. You will learn to:

• Open and cutomize the Toad enviornment
• Find and execute stored queries
• Modify existing queries
• Export your results

This class is required for advanced training from your functional area experts.

iTunes U

iTunes U is active and faculty who want to start using iTunes U must sign up for a course account and after they receive their course account access, we encourage you to sign up for and attend one of our "Configuring Your iTunes U Course Account" classes. - iTunes U course account signup is at http://www.uaf.edu/multimedia/podcasts/submit.html

With the advent of iTunes U you may be interested in creating podcast content that can be uploaded to your iTunes U account. We currently offer a podcast creation class that uses Apple's GarageBand so if you are interested, you can sign up for one of our podcast related classes on our calendar.

Atomic Learning

Don't forget, that for those quick I-need-to-know-how-to questions, sometimes the answer is a web site away - Take a look at http://www.atomiclearning.com/highed/ for short FREE 2-3 minutes videos on a variety of software that you may be using.

Drop-in Training

Remember that you can drop by our office in 319B Bunnell if you need some one-on-one help or have a question; we also are willing to train a group from your office as well.� And of course there are our usual Friday drop-in hours of 1-2 pm for Google Apps-iTunesU-Podcasting� help, Blackboard (the current version or the scheduled new version)� from 2-4 pm in 319B Bunnell and TOAD-Roxen from 2-4 pm in Butrovich 104. At the very least if you're not sure what the best approach is or exactly what your training needs are, call the Support Center (x8300) and they can initiate a Help Desk request ticket.�

As always, you can give us a call or send us an email

Chris Beks - cgbeks@alaska.edu - x6796
Gary Bender - gabender@alaska.edu - x6573
Cara Brunk - cbrunk@alaska.edu - x8385
Martin Miller - msmiller@alaska.edu - x8304

EMPLOYEE E-LEARNING THROUGH SKILLSOFT - THREE YEAR RENEWAL

The University of Alaska will renew a three-year contract with SkillSoft for employee e-Learning following approval by the Business Council on April 6, 2011.� The contract, supported by all of the MAUs, will be extended until Jan. 30, 2015. �

An upgrade of the SkillPort learning management system is planned for June 2011 and will provide enhanced features and a cleaner look for end users. Employees will still log-in through UAOnline or through an internet option using their UA credentials. Demonstration sessions on the navigation of the new SkillPort version will be scheduled at various times in May. Additional demonstrations will be posted on the calendar and upon departmental request by emailing anne.sakumoto@alaska.edu.�� �

The Statewide Office of Human Resources Training and Development calendar is posted at http://www.alaska.edu/hrtraining/Calendar/?submit=Previous&showDate=2011-06-21

HIDDEN COSTS OF BULLYING
May 2, 2011; 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.� UAF Globe Room�
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Join Earlina Bowden, UAF’s OEO Director as she hosts a session to listen to a CD playback of an audio-conference on this topic.� The one hour playback is followed by Q&A and discussion at the end of the session. Register by contacting Earlina Bowden directly at 474-7599 or emailing her at eebowden@alaska.edu

The list of upcoming webinars, including descriptions and registration sites, can be found here.�

May 4, 2011, 11 a.m.� “Coping During Uncertain Times”
http://www.alaska.edu/hrtraining/Calendar/showevent.xml?id=144&showDate=2011-05-28

*May 18, 2011, Noon “Communication Skills for Families”
http://www.alaska.edu/hrtraining/Calendar/showevent.xml?id=145&showDate=2011-05-28

June 1, 2011, 11 a.m. “Resiliency:� Bouncing Back After a Setback"
http://www.alaska.edu/hrtraining/Calendar/showevent.xml?id=146&showDate=2011-06-15

*June 15, 2011, Noon “Stepfamilies:� Challenges and Solutions”
http://www.alaska.edu/hrtraining/Calendar/showevent.xml?id=147&showDate=2011-06-21

The webinars are generally 45 minutes in length and are open to University of Alaska employees system-wide.� There are no fees to attend a ComPsych webinar.� If the webinar takes place during the employee’s work hours, supervisory approval is needed.� This approval also ensures proper departmental coverage. Employees may join these webinars from any computer and telephone. A toll-free number is provided to join the audio portion of the webinar. �

To register, simply select the desired training event on the calendar and enter your name, email address, telephone number and click “submit.”� Registered participants receive a reminder email and the webinar handouts 24-48 hours prior to the webinar. �

*Note: The webinars on May 18 and June 15 are scheduled at Noon. �

The ComPsych webinar schedule for July, 2011 through June, 2012 is currently being formulated. If you have a special request for a Wednesday Webinar or would like to request a presentation for your own departmental meeting, please email syhrtraining@email.alaska.edu and include “ComPsych Webinar Request” in your subject line.

A list of available topics can be found at the website. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Sakumoto at (907) 786-1432 or anne.sakumoto@alaska.edu
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