Blackboard

Blackboard has been upgraded from v8 to v9.1.� To that end, we are offering a variety of introductory sessions to acquaint you with the upgraded Blackboard interface (and yes, it IS different).� So watch for those sessions - for more information click on our calendar to sign up! http://www.alaska.edu/oit/training.

As the OIT web site has been updated, please take look at our new training calendar which you can subscribe to!

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.

Excel

Last, but not least, coming in February we will be offering a "What's New in Excel 2010" class with more in depth training to follow.

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 - 8385
Martin Miller - msmiller@alaska.edu - x8304

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

February� 2, 2011� 11 am� “Bringing out the Best in Others”�
February 16, 2011 11 am� “Being Accountable in Work and Life”
March 2, 2011�� 11 am� "Mindfulness: Being Present in Your Work and Life"
March 16, 2011 11 am� “How to Make a Habit of Success”

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. To ensure proper departmental coverage, supervisory approval is needed if the webinar takes place during the employee’s work hours. 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.�

If you have any questions, please contact Anne Sakumoto at (907) 786-1432 or anne.sakumoto@alaska.edu
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