iTAC’s November IT training calendar is now online. All classes are free for K-State faculty, staff, and graduate students but require pre-registration. Courses include: Continue reading “November IT training calendar is online”
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Workshop Nov. 6 on using K-State web templates
K-Staters interested in updating or creating a website in the current K-State style might consider attending an upcoming three-hour workshop, Using K-State’s Web Templates, 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in Fairchild 202. This hands-on workshop will allow those using the webpage templates for the first time to get answers and advice while working on their website. This workshop will cover: Continue reading “Workshop Nov. 6 on using K-State web templates”
TechBytes Oct. 16: iPod and iTouch as learning tools
Eric Dover will present “iPod and iTouch as learning tools” at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in 301A Hale Library. Come join this session to learn how the iPod touch and iPhone are changing the way we view mobile devices in terms of learning, collaboration, and more!
iSIS Grading training available for instructors
Training for iSIS Grading is now available online via K-State Online and is open to all K-State instructors. Sign up to request access to the self-paced online tutorial. The tutorial covers how to enter and approve final grades in iSIS, as well as how to copy final grades from K-State Online to iSIS. In addition to the online training, instructor-led training is available.
TechBytes Oct. 2: zCubes
A representative from zCubes will present “Overview of zCubes” at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in 501 Hale Library. zCubes uses a simple drag and drop method to create a personalize homepage, photo album, on-screen painting, virtual blackboard, design e-cards, video and create powerful presentations.
TechBytes seminars are free and open to the K-State community. The series is also video streamed live for off-campus viewers and others who wish to view it from their desktop. Use the “View live video” link on the TechBytes homepage to watch the next live video as it’s being recorded. The TechBytes archives contains a wealth of information on IT tools and topics. It includes programs, handouts, videos, and resources from seminars in 2003 to the present. Continue reading “TechBytes Oct. 2: zCubes”
October IT training calendar is online
iTAC’s October IT training calendar is now online. All classes are free for K-State faculty, staff, and graduate students, but require pre-registration. Details are on the specific registration pages. Courses include:
- Introduction to HTML
- Introduction to Dreamweaver
- Introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Dreamweaver and CSS
This week: Guest wireless; accessibility workshop; canceled tech showcase
Here’s what’s happening this week in IT at K-State:
- The WEP key to access guest wireless at K-State will be removed at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, to provide easier access for visitors, vendors, and non-K-Staters.
- Another accessibility workshop for faculty/staff is scheduled 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in Hale 501. Registration is not required.
- The Technology Showcase (a joint TechBytes and IDT Roundtable presentation) scheduled Thursday, Sept. 25, has been canceled. See the TechBytes series schedule for upcoming topics.
Faculty: Enter midterm grades in iSIS starting Sept. 29
Faculty can enter midterm grades for new freshmen into iSIS, the new student information system, beginning Monday, Sept. 29, with a due date of Friday, Oct. 3. Instructions for submitting midterm grades are available on the iSIS Help website. Training sessions on grading are open and available for enrollment in HRIS (see class WS0029 – iSIS: Grading in iSIS). For enrollment instructions, see the iSIS training page.
Questions regarding training for iSIS can be sent to Brian Arthaud-Day, student systems training coordinator, bcad@k-state.edu.
eTips Sept. 29: Using PowerPoint with Accessibility in Mind
Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson will present an eTips session on “Using PowerPoint with Accessibility in Mind” at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, desktop webinar via Wimba. This session will cover creating accessible PowerPoint slides with text, graphics, and video. This session will also discuss some common mistakes that make PowerPoint inaccessible. Ultimately, you will learn how to make an accessible PowerPoint that can withstand the test of time and still effectively communicate to all students.
eTips registration is required at least 24 hours in advance to allow time to add you to the session and ensure your workstation is configured properly to access the session.
Using custom fonts with PowerPoint 2007
Using custom fonts in your PowerPoint presentations can give them originality over using the standard fonts that come with Microsoft Office and Windows. However, if the computer you’re going to be displaying your presentation on does not have the same fonts installed, they will be converted to a standard font or may not display properly. By embedding the font using the following steps, your presentation will display as you intended no matter what computer is used, as long as it’s running Windows and PowerPoint. Continue reading “Using custom fonts with PowerPoint 2007”
