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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.
Advanced
Method for Website Development
See and learn how stylesheets, server-side includes, javascript,
and active server pages
(ASP) were used in the creation of the
Instructional Technology Center's Website. The role of content |
planning and organization will also be discussed.
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) I - 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) II - 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) III - Queries & Reports
Learn to make making queries & report from your
Access database.
* Prerequisite
Beginning Access or knowledge of Microsoft Access
Access
Database (Microsoft) IV
- 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.
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 messagesfor explanations. To
get a better understanding of what the error messages
mean,
look at the Understanding Bobby section. Bobbyalso has
advanced options that allow users to check compatibility
with more than one browser at the time, as well as to upload
files.
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.
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.
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.
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
Video Options & Ideas - Seminar
Learn about the digital video cameras and editing equipment
available at the Instructional Technology Center. This class
will feature hands-on experience with our Canon and JVC
miniDV digital video cameras, Macintosh editing computers,
and the iMovie and Premiere editing programs. Video shots
by participants will be uploaded to the Web for later viewing
and also transferred to VHS video. Ideas for teaching
applications for digital video will be discussed.
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 - Intro.
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 videocapabilities,
interactive teaching strategies, problems that mightbe
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 n
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) - II
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
Deamweaver (Macromedia) - VII- Stylesheets
With a single stylesheet web designers can have site-wide
control of all aspects
of type, margins, headings, colors, &
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
* Prerequisite
Beginning Dreamweaver - I
Dreamweaver (Macromedia) IX- Animated Graphics
Use the Dreamweaver timeline to create animations by
changing the position, size, and visibility of graphic,
sometimes text, over a period of time. Use the timeline to
create animations that do not require any special ActiveX
controls, downloading and installing plugins, or knowledge of
programming Java applets. This technique of timeline
animation works in all 4.0 or later browsers.
* 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
Electronic
Communications - for CIS Internet Faculty
* Prerequisite
Designed ONLY for Computer Infromation Systems Faculty
- Communicaton tool options
- Usage with groups on the Internet
- Importance of immedicate feedback
- Internet Testing & evaluation options
*Qualifies
as course # 7 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification -
but
only for Computer
Information Systems faculty.
E-mail Filterin & Forwarding of Messages
-Forward your ACCD and other email messages to one place
-Filter selected email addresses into folders or the trash
-E-mail configuration techniques using Netscape, Outlook, &
Eudora e-mail programs
* Prerequisite
An ACCD e-mail account
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 customizedcalculationsand 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
Flash
(Macromedia) I- Drawing & Graphics
Quickly create great looking graphics for your web
page.
Flash
(Macromedia) II- Interactivity
Create an online slideshow, demonstration,
or mini-movie
Much like powerpoint is used to create presentations
for the
big screen, Flash is used for the small screen and
more suited
for playing over the web. Instead of slides, you'll
get to know
about frames and the timeline. Instead of clicking
a mouse
button to only advance to the next slide, you'll learn
creating
custom rollover buttons that allow the user to move
to any
point within your presentation.
* Prerequisite
- Flash Drawing & Graphics
Flash
(Macromedia) III- Web Page Animations
Express your ideas in motion.
Learn to prepare grahics and text that will perform
animated sequences on your Web Page
* Prerequisite
- Flash Drawing & Graphics
- Flash Interactivity
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
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
"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 ina 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!
Illustrator
(Adobe) - Level II
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.
INSTANT
- Web Page Development With a Template
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.
International Programs: Opportunity
for Faculty Involvement
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.
Internet
Teaching
Teaching Skills for the Internet
Skills, organization, class management, and other
ideas for instructors who plan to teach classes on
on the Internet. Learn from the experience of
those who have taught classes that are offered
completely on the Internet.
* Prerequisite
Introduction to Teaching on the Internet
*Qualifies
as course # 2 in the requirements for
Internet
Course Development Certification
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
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.
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.
Learning
Styles - Level 1
Not all students lean in the same way, and their learning styles
may be different from that of
their instructors. This brief workshop:
1)
Provides a brief overviews of the concept of learning styles
2)
Use on-line surveys to identify the instructor's and student's
preferred learning styles
3)
Offers some suggestions about how to design instruction
that addresses various learning styles and either "match"
or "mismatch" a students preferred learning style
4)
See how understanding students' learning styles can help
instructors be more sensitive to the differences students
bring to the classroom
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
search 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 gd
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,
appointments, reminders of special days, etc.
* Prerequisite |