April Training

The OIT web site has been updated, including a new training calendar which 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

The Statewide Office of Human Resources is sponsoring a variety of events in April and May 2011 for University employees.�

The calendar is posted online and employees may register for a number of events on the calendar.

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

April 6, 2011, 11:00 am� “Overcoming Procrastination”
Registration and information HERE

*April 20, 2011, 12:00 pm� “The Sandwich Generation:� Balancing Your Personal Life with the Needs of Your Older Parents”
Registration and information HERE

May 4, 2011, 11:00 am� “Coping During Uncertain Times”
Registration and information HERE

*May 18, 2011, 12:00 pm� “Communication Skills for Families”
Registration and information HERE

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:� These webinars on April 20 and May 18 are scheduled at 12:00 p.m.�

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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