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Descriptions
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Updated 11-20-01 - 7:50 p.m.
Adobe
After Effects
Learn how to edit and produce clips for use in movies.
A great program for making short introductionsd.
ACDsee
Image Viewer
This program allows you to view the image files on your
computer in an album format.
Adobe
Go Live!
Create webpages without learning HTML. Great for creating
interactive websites with simple drag and drop.
AlaMOO
This presentation describes a proposed Educational MOO
for the Alamo Community College District. MOO stands for
MultiUserDomain (or Dimension or Dungeon) Object Oriented.
Basically, in MOOs multiple users can log into a site to
converse in a text-based virtual reality. They can also interact
with objects (teaching tools that can be built and programmed
to respond). MOOs are internet accessible, text mediated
virtual environments well suited for distance learning. MOOs
also offer every participant the opportunity to construct spaces
and objects and to write code that in some way augments or
increases the functionality with these virtual spaces. In this
sense, MOOs are constructed social spaces in a dynamic
process of continual evolution. In recent years, MOOs have
increasingly been created for educational purposes. Come
hear this presentation on what an Educational MOO can mean
for the Alamo Community College District.
Animation
(Newtek Inspire) Introduction
Find out how to create animated elements for
presentations, for use on web pages, and for videos.
Access
(Microsoft) Beginning - Database Development
Learn the basics of setting up a database to keep
information such as names, addresses, phone numbers.
Access allows other sophisticated capabilities such
as connecting more than one database and programming
that can be learned in later intermediate level classes.
Access
(Microsoft) Address Book - Database Development
Develop a simple Access address book by using
the Wizard. Bring some of the names, addresses, and
phone numbers for your personal address book.
Access allows other sophisticated capabilities such
as connecting more than one database and programming
that can be learned in later intermediate level classes.
Access
Database (Microsoft) -
Intermediate #1 - Queries & Reports
Learn to make making queries & report from your
Access database.
* Prerequisite
Beginning Access or knowledge of Microsoft Access
Access Database (Microsoft)
Intermediate #2 - Switchboard
Learn to make a SWITCHBOARD for your database
* Prerequisite
Beginning Access or knowledge of Microsoft Access
Acrobat
Reader & Publisher (Adobe)
Portable Document Format
Learn how to view, create or convert documents to PDF for
printing on demand or viewing on-line.
Acrobat
Reader & Publisher - II (Adobe)
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Adobeacrobat publisher is an extremely easy way to create Web
documents that retain all the formatting of the original. this
introductory class will overview the process of:
1. developing a PDF file
2. creating a side bar indes
3. creating internal links
4. creating external links
5. combining PDF documents
6. editing PDF documents, etc.
Active
Server Pages (ASP) Programming - Introduction
May be used for preparing Internet program
Scripting and interface between Internet forms &
a database program.
* Prerequisite
Some computer programming experience
Advantage
On-line - For DATA ENTRY
To register call: 208-8095
Advantage
On-line - For APPROVER
To register call: 208-8095
Advantage
On-line - Individual Requisition Assistance
The Purchasing Department will have a representative
available to help you with questions regarding the
on-line requisition process or to provide hands-on
assistance.
Astound
- Level I - Introduction to Multimedia Development
Learn to:
1) Design a presentation with a template
2) Insert graphics or pictures in a presentation
3) Set up time lines for actions or events to occur
Bring a diskette & information you want in your presentation
Astound
- Level II - Astound Dynamite
You will learn how to prepare your Astound Slide shows
to be viewed on a World Wide Web Page.
Instruction will take approximately forty-five minutes
followed by individual assistance.
If you want to prepare your presentation for the Web:
1) Bring one of your Astound Slide shows
2) Bring the password to your ACCD Web Directory
Authorware (Macromedia ) - Introduction to multimedia
Authorware is the leading program for creating interactive
presentations. It is designed to promote user interaction
as well as include, motion, and sound.
Features to be included in Advanced Class at later date:
1) Can be presented on the Macintosh or in Windows
2) Can be placed on the World Wide Web
3) Can ask the student a question, judge its correctness
and store the score for you.
Basic
Computer Operations for Beginners
Learn the basics of working with your computer.
For people with very little or no computer knowledge.
1) How to power up your computer and shut-down.
2) Mousing around - basic rodent control.
3) Keyboarding 101.
4) Pretty in pink - the graphical user interface.
5) Introduction to the Windows File Manager.
6) Saving and printing.
Bobby
Web Accessability Evaluator
"Bobby is an online HTML analysis service provided by the
Center for Applied Special Technology. What makes this service
unique? It has the function of helping to make HTML documents
accessible to those with disabilities. For example, blind users with
screen-reading software depend on ALT tags for images, and users
unable to manipulate a pointing device may have difficulty using
forms. When a URL is entered and analyzed, an annotated version
of the HTML document is given. Simply click on the error messages
for explanations. To get a better understanding of what the error
messages mean, look at the Understanding Bobby section. Bobby
also has advanced options that allow users to check compatibility
with more than one browser at the time, as well as to upload local
files. [TB]"
CD
(compact disk) Prepare & write data to a CD
Learn to write data files to a writable CD ROM disk for long-time storage.
The option is available to use a writable or re-writable CD format.
Classroom
Research Consultation Available
Let us help you with classroom research
projects for your department.
Classroom
Research: SAC Faculty Innovations
Attend this session and get some excellent innovative teaching
ideas that you can use in your classes. After a brief overview
of classroom research and faculty projects, talk with individuals
of your choice from a variety of disciplines and get details about
the innovative teaching techniques they investigated in their
classrooms durung Spring and Summer, 1999. Handouts will be
provided.
Communicator Composer (Netscape)
Web Page Development for Beginners
Creating a basic Web page the easy way
Bring a diskette & information you want on
your Web page.
*Qualifies
as course # 3 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
Copying Graphics from the World Wide Web
Learn to copy graphics you find on the World
Wide Web then download them to your computer
to use with your Web Pages, presentations, or
on printed documents.
Corel Web Designer - Web Page Development for Beginners
Creating a basic Web page the easy way
Bring a diskette & information you want on your Web page.
*Qualifies
as course # 3 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
Critical Thinking Used in the Classroom - Workshop #3
Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom to
Encourage Critical Thinking
Participants attending three or more Critical Thinking
workshops will receive a certificate of training. A copy
of the certificate will be sent to the participant's supervisor.
Critical
Thinking - #4 Video Tape Series
"How to Devise Assignments and Activities Requiring
Reasoning Students are Capable of Doing"
Video Tape Session #4 in a series of 13
Be sure to see all 13.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
Critical
Thinking - #5 Video Tape Series
"How to Teach Students to Listen & Read Well"
Video Tape Session #5 in a series of 12
Be sure to see all 13.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
Critical
Thinking - #6
Video Tape Series
"Critical Thinking & the Human Emotions"
Video Tape Session #6 in a series of 12
Be sure to see all 13.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
Critical
Thinking - #7 Video Tape Series
"How to Teach Students to Assess their
Own Work : The Tactics"
Video Tape Session #7 in a series of 12
Be sure to see all 13.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
Critical
Thinking - #8 Video Tape Series
"How to Teach Students to Assess their
Own Work : The FOUNDATION"
Video Tape Session #8 in a series of 13
Be sure to see all 13.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
Daedalus - Exploring its Possibilities
Computer-based writing/language instruction program
available FREE to any department within the ACCD.
This is a versatile tool to help students & teachers in
any college subject use writing in a collaborative manner.
It includes an option called "InterChange" which enables
real-time discussion for a small group or whole class.
This software includes other options such as "Mail."
DiDa - Simple to use Web Page Development Software
1) Allows you to easily develop a Web Page where what
you see
is what you get, and the program writes the code for you.
2) You may also write the HTML code or edit it if you
like.
3) Download a trial version of the software from the
Web.
*Qualifies
as course # 4 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
Digital
Imaging
Digital camera, flatbed scanner, and quick cam image capture
1) Capture digital images
2) Import digitized images into your computer
3) Alter size and appearance
4) Learn the basics of image editing
Director
Multimedia (Macromedia) Introduction
This software is for creating movie clips from still images.
With Director you can arrange still images and animate them.
Use thse clips for your website or presentations.
Director
Multimedia (Macromedia) Shockwave Studio - Introduction
Learn how to create cutting edge media objects with options for video,
sound, movement, interactivity and more. See how easy it can be to
add rich media to your website. This is a foundational class for those
wanting to learn interactive 3D for the web.
* Prerequisite
PhotoShop Introduction and Web design experience
Distance Learning With Videoconferencing: Overview
An overview of Distance Learning Utilizing Videoconferencing
technologies. This class includes the various aspects of Distance
Learning and is an introduction to video
capabilities, interactive teaching strategies, problems that might
be encountered, and course preparation.
Distance
Learning with Videoconferencing: Teaching Strategies
The class will cover preparation of course materials and
presentation strategies for videoconferencing instruction which is
delivered at the same time to a local class and a class in another
city. Videoconferencing is sometimes referred to as, two-way
interactive television.
Distance
Learning with Videoconferencing: Equiment Usage
An introduction of the use of video conferencing equipment.
Attendees will learn about using two-way interactive television to
provide instruction to a distant class site. When using this medium,
students and the instructor at the local site are able to see, hear, and
speak with students at the distant site. The instructor is
able to
transmit presentations, hard copy documents, and motion video to the
students at both locations. This session includes hands-on training
with the videoconferencing equipment..
This session includes hands-on training with the videoconferencing
equipment and peripheral devices.
Dragon - Naturally Speaking - Introduction
Dragon Naturally Speaking lets you dictate text by speaking into a
computer microphone. Text for memos, letters, or longer documents
may be entered by speaking. This program is especially helpful for
the
individual that prefers not to enter text by the keyboard or for those
with physical limitations.
Dreamweaver (Macromedia) - I - Introduction to Web Page Development
This software program allows you to easily design aWeb Page without
having to write HTML code, but allows you to make code changes when
necessary.
*Qualifies
as course # 3 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
Dreamweaver (Macromedia) II- Level II - Frames for your Web Page
This software program allows you to easily
design a frames for your web page.
*
Prerequisite
Beginning Dreamweaver - I
Dreamweaver (Macromedia) - III- HTML code editing
This software program allows you to
design a Web Page with HTML code.
*
Prerequisite
Beginning Dreamweaver - I
*Qualifies
as course # 4 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
Dreamweaver (Macromedia) - IV- Image Mapping
This software program allows you to segment
different areas of
an image into parts and make each area a hot link that will link
to a particular site.
*
Prerequisite
Beginning Dreamweaver - I
Dreamweaver (Macromedia)- V- Tables
Learn to easily create tables to use on your Web Pages.
*
Prerequisite
Beginning Dreamweaver - I
Dreamweaver (Macromedia) - VI- Digital Photo Album
Learn to use Dreamweaver to create a digital photo album with
thumbnail-sized images on your computer
*
Prerequisite
Beginning Dreamweaver - I
Dreamweaver (Macromedia) - VII- Stylesheets
With a single stylesheet web designers can
have site-wide control
of all aspects of type, margins, headings, colors, and more.
*
Prerequisite
Beginning Dreamweaver - I
Dreamweaver (Macromedia) - VIII- Rollover Buttons for the Web
Dreamweaver enables you to create a button for the Web that changes
to another image when the mouse pointer passes over it.
*
Prerequisite
Beginning Dreamweaver - I
Electronic
Communications
Learn the basics of 5 on-line communication
programs,Eudora E-mail, LISTSERVs,
Newsgroups, ICHAT Room, & how to sign
up for IDEA.
*Qualifies
as course # 7 in the requirements for
Internet Course
Development Certification
Enrollment Management System Overview
This 30 minute class will provide an overview of an
Enrollment Mangement System that can provide a
daily update of the enrollment for each class offered
at San Antonio College. Classes can be grouped by
Arts and Sciences or Occupation Technical Divisions.
This system will be particurlary valuable to Deans and
Chairpersons during registration.
Eudora - Introduction - Alternate E-Mail Program
1) Eudora is a very user-friendly E-Mail Program that
you may use in conjunction with your ACCD E-Mail
or instead of it.
2) It has the capability of sending graphicssound, as
well as text.
3) The Eudora Light Program andservice are FREE for
you to download and use!
Excel Spreadsheet (Microsoft) - Introduction for Beginners
Learn to prepare calculating spreadsheets that
will automatically add, subtract, multiply, divide
and is capable of doing complex mathematical
operations for many purposes such as:
1. budget
2. payroll
3. gradebook
4. investments
5. purchasing
Excel
Spreadsheet (Microsoft) - Intermediate #1
Linking Spreadsheets
Learn to link two spreadsheet workbooks or files together
to do sophisticated customized calculationsand projections.
As values are changed in a linked spreadsheet, the totals
are automatically updated in the sheet to which it is linked.
Access database.
* Prerequisite
Working knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets
Excel
(Microsoft) Spreadsheet for a Grade Book
Using a spreadsheet as a Grade Book
See examples of two possible gradebook
formats that will automatically calculate an
average on the weighted value of assignments
such as homework, tests, lab, projects,
attendance, etc. or get assistance with the
design of your own custom gradebook
* Prerequisite
Working knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets
Excel (Microsoft) Spreadsheet - for Payroll Records & Reporting
Learn how to set up a spreadsheet to automatically
calculate payroll and keep record of expenditures
on a monthly and yearly basis.
File
management and organization for your computer
If you store large numbers of files on your computer,
you may notice that it is difficulty to find the file you
need at the right time.
Learn to organize computer files systematically
for quickwhen you need them.
FTP
- File Transfer Protocol
Learn to upload your files via modem on your home
computer using Ws-FTP shareware.
Fireworks - 4 Introduction - Web Development Tool
Fireworks offers unique features that automate the more
demanding tasks of creating Web objects, entire Web pages,
and text and graphics, such as interactive buttons, with Live
Effects.
Fireworks - Rollover Buttons for the Web
Firework enables you to create a button for the Web that changes
to another image when the mouse pointer passes over it.
Flash
4 - Web Page Animations
Learn to prepare graphics and text that will perform
animated sequences on your Web Pages.
Free Services - List Bot - Privete E-mail distribution
Allows others to subscribe to your private
E-mail distribution box in order to keep up with updates
to your program or activities. The information you put
Free Services - Counter for your Web Page
To count visitors to your web page
This program resides on a distant site, but works
with our pages on the ACCD server.
*Qualifies
as course # 17 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
FREE Services on the World Wide Web - Part 1
Get a FREE Personal E-mail Address
In this class we will show you how to get an additional
FREE E-MAIL address for personal use.
FREE Services on the World Wide Web -
Part 2
Create FREE Personal Web Page
Your may already have a Web Page for professional use
in the office or classroom here at SAC, but do you have a
PERSONAL WEB PAGE for other topics of interest in your
personal life?
This class will enable you to create a PERSONAL WEB PAGE
at the Geocities Site on recreationaltopics such as hobbies,
family, pets, cooking, sports, etc.
FrontPage
(Microsoft) - I -
Introduction to Web Page Development
Introduction to Web Page Development
This software program allows you to easily design a Web Page
with Microsoft FrontPage software. You will also receive information
about how to have the software installed on your office computer.
Bring a diskette & information you want on your Web page.
*Qualifies
as course # 3 in the requirements for
Internet Course
Development Certification
Grade
Courses - Assigning Grades on the Internet
The "Grade Courses" option allows you to assign semester
grades to students in your classes. Course grading is
only available during set times assigned by the Registrar's
Office. During this training you will learn how to perform this
operation. The "W" grade may not be entered on-line.
Grade
Input on the Internet
Computers available for faculty who have been trained
to input their class grades. For training see "Grade Courses"
above.
Graphic Image Preparation for your Web Pages
Learn to prepare photographs with the digital camera
and convert photographs, drawings, or other graphics
to be used on Web pages.
*Qualifies
as course # 9 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
Homesite 3.0 - Web Page Development Software
For the "Experienced" Web Page developer or
For those wanting more control over working
with the HTML code
You can download this software for a FREE trial.
*Qualifies
as course # 3 in the requirements for
Internet Course
Development Certification
Hot Dog - Level I- Beginning Web Page Development
Creating a basic Web Page, getting to know HTML,
and learning to edit HTML program code.
Bring a diskette & Information you want on your Web page.
*Qualifies
as course # 4 in the requirements for
Internet Course
Development Certification
Hot Dog - Level II- Intermediate Web Page Development
Learn intermediate Web Page development and HTML
program code.
Bring a diskette & Information you want on your Web page.
* Prerequisite
Beginning HotDog Level I
*Qualifies
as course # 13 in the requirements for
Internet Course
Development Certification
"How to Handle Difficult People #1"
Video Tape Session
in a series of 3 by Fred Prior Seminars
Be sure to see all 3.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
Make even the most difficult relationships more
positive, results-oriented, and productive.
"How to Handle Difficult People #2"
Video Tape Session
in a series of 3 by Fred Prior Seminars
Be sure to see all 3.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
Make even the most difficult relationships more
positive, results-oriented, and productive.
"How to Handle Difficult People #3"
Video Tape Session
in a series of 3 by Fred Prior Seminars
Be sure to see all 3.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
Make even the most difficult relationships more
positive, results-oriented, and productive.
"How to SUPERVISE People - #1"
Video Tape Session
in a series of 3 by Fred Prior Seminars
Be sure to see all 3.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
"A powerful program that will launch you to peak
performance in motivating, managing, and taking
charge of projects & people."
"How to SUPERVISE People - #2"
Video Tape Session
in a series of 3 by Fred Prior Seminars
Be sure to see all 3.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
A powerful program that will launch you to peak performance in
motivating, managing, and taking charge of projects & people.
"How to SUPERVISE People - #3"
Video Tape Session
in a series of 3 by Fred Prior Seminars
Be sure to see all 3.
Special viewing at other times by appointment
A powerful program that will launch you to peak performance in
motivating, managing, and taking charge of projects & people.
HTML
Editing
Web Page Development with a Text Editor
Creating a basic Web Page, getting to know HTML, and learning
to edit HTML program code. It gives you the knowledge you
need to make changes to the code that makes up your web pages.
*Qualifies
as course # 4 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
HTML
- "The HTML You Never Knew" - Level II
Web Page Development with a Text Editor
The HTML You Never Knew: Foundations, Features, and Expected
Evolution Learn how to effectively leverage new web technologies
such as cascading stylesheets, the document object model, and
more by seeing HTML from the pespective of its creators. Learn to
create "future friendly" pages that are ready for developments such
as metadata and portable browser devices. HTML is the first step in
the world-wide hypertext system we call the web. By using HTML in
a way that is in step with its intended purpose we can use it as a
stepping stone towards more technically advanced, easier to manage
websites. This 2 hour class will show students how it is better to take
advantage of what HTML is, rather than to make it into what it is not.
*Qualifies
as course # 4 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
Illustrator
(Adobe) Level I - Learn the basics of vector graphics
Learn how to create titles and headlines; align text on a curve;
fill and line techniques for circles, ovals etc. Great for drawing!
Training with a step-by-step tutorial on creating a generic flyer
utilizing techniques and tools learned in Level I. Learn to import
images, export documents as jpg for WWW use, dynamic text
effects, and using colors, patterns, and gradients.
1) For those who need a Web Page but don't want to
bother with designing it from scratch.
2) We have prepared several templates from which you may
select, then just point, click, and type in your information.
3) We can also take a photograph of you to put on your page.Bring a diskette & information you want on your Web Page.
This service is available at other times by appointment.
Faculty who are interested in international education should
plan to attend this session. The numerous current and past
programs coordinated by the ACCD International Programs
office will be discussed. Opportunities for future faculty
involvement will be addressed. If you have had international
education experiences, please come and share those with
other faculty. This is an informal session designed to create
dialogue about possibilities for involvement of SAC college
faculty from all disciplines in international education.
Introduction
to Teaching on the Internet
1) Get an overview of how to teaching in the traditional
classroom differs from teaching on the Internet.
2) Find out about the skills you will need to develop.
3) See how to modify your teaching materials.
*Qualifies
as course # 1 in the requirements for
Internet Course
Development Certification
Internet Terminology - for the Internet & WWW Beginners
If you have always wondered about certain
Internet
Terms & Acronyms such as, HTTP, TCIP, HTML, URL,
SPAM, FLAME, FTP, Netiquet, & many more., come for
an overview & see how they work.
Internet
Course Development Production Assistance
This is not a formal class; the instruction is tailored to meet the
needs of the individual faculty member who comes for assistance.
During this time period, the Internet Coordinator is available to
assist current Internet faculty or those planning to teach on the
Internet.
JavaScript
- Introduction
this class will explore the object oriented language that allows
users to create dynamic and interactive Web pages. This course
includes:
1) collecting data with the dialog prompt
2) introducing JavaScript variables and data types
3) using arithmetical operations
4) manipulating strings
5) using logical operators
6) introduction functions
7) event handlers
This course is geared to the person with some prior exposure to
programming and has completed all HTML levels.
Jaws
Jaws is a computer program that reads text on the computer screen.
It speaks the works of the text and may be heard through headphones
or the computer speakers. This program is especially helpful for
blind
or visually impaired individuals.
Netcape
Navigator
Learn the basics of surfing the World Wide Web and the Internet
with Netscape. Find out how to get information and make bookmarks to
websites, how to download and save information. Other topics include
printing, navigating, and using searc engines.
Microsoft
Netmeeting
Learn audio-video conferencing with Netmeeting 3.0.
A brief demonstration of webcam applications.
Office
Depot Online
How to get office supplies on the Internet.
OmniForm
- Preparing Computerized Forms
Make ACCD and other forms to fill in on your computer.
Outlook
(Microsoft) Introduction
Personal Organization Program
Microsoft Outlook provides you with tools to organize your
personal and office life. This introductory class will cover:
1) How to open and confiigure Outlook
2) Using the menus and main windows of Outlook
3) Brief overview of other features offered in Outlook
Outlook
(Microsoft) Level II - Address Electronic Database
Personal Organization Program
This Outlook class will provide information on how to set
up and maintain your contact or address database.
* Prerequisite
Microsoft Outlook - I, Introduction and overview
Outlook
(Microsoft) Level III - Personal Electronic Calendar
This Outlook class will provide information on how to set
up and maintain your personal calendar of class schedules,
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