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Technology Training Services Meeting the Computer-Training Needs of Stanford Staff and Faculty Instructor-led Classes Training by Appointment Special Classes on Request Drop-In Presentations TTBB TGIF Computer-Based Training (CBT) Facility Rentals Addressing Administrative Systems
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Technology Training ServicesMeeting the Computer-Training Needsof Stanford Staff and Faculty • Instructor-led Classes • Training by Appointment • Special Classes on Request • Drop-In Presentations • TTBB • TGIF • Computer-Based Training (CBT) • Facility Rentals • Addressing Administrative Systems • Training Roadmaps
Instructor-led Classes • Hands-on Lab Classes and Lecture Classes on • Office Applications – Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro, HTML, Dreamweaver, etc. • Admin Applications – ReportMart, FIN classes • Computer Support Training for Technical Consultants and LNAs • STAP funds apply • Course and registration information is in the Educational & Training Opportunities Guide (published quarterly) and on the web at http://techtraining.com
Drop-In Presentations • TTBB – Thursday Technology Brown Bags • Noon-time presentations on technical topics of interest to ALL who use technology • No registration, no fee • Location varies • TGIF – Time to Get Information Fast • Fridays, 2:00-3:30, in Turing Aud • Technical topics for support staff, Expert Partners, and all interested • No registration, no fee Sign up to get announcements of upcoming sessions at URL below.
Training by Appointment “THIS IS EXCELLENT! I really learned a lot and it was nice to be able to have a one-on-one trainer and use my own work documents.” • 90-minute sessions of customized, one-on-one instruction cover topic in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • FileMaker Pro and HTML/Dreamweaver coming in Spring. • Experts train students to get over learning hurdles • Students bring their files and get help making them work. • STAP funds apply. “This session saved me from taking 4 classes.”
Computer Based Training • cbt.stanford.edu Computer Based Training • Over 300 online technology training courses at MySmartForce • Mentoring in real-time on many applications • Available at NO COST, 24/7 • Regular, not sponsored, SUNet ID required • Mac access very limited • Read all about the offerings, and how to use them, at: http://cbt.stanford.edu Sample Screen
Special Classes on Request • With a minimum of 10 students, an instructor can be located, a room provided, software acquired, and registration handled. • Customization of content of an existing course is possible. • Fees will vary and STAP funds can be applied. • Examples of previous special classes provided: • Redlining in MS Word (for Office of General Counsel) • Meeting Maker Intro (for the President Provost Office) • Adobe Acrobat (for Architecture/Planning Office)
Facility Rentals • Computer Training Labs • Macintosh – PHIL(Polya Hall), 16 iMacs • Windows • POST (Redwood Hall). 16 computers • Wilbur Instructional Labs, 4 labs, 18 computers each • Turing Auditorium • Seating for over 80 • 1 Windows and 1 Mac computer at fully-equipped podium POST Turing
Addressing Administrative Systems • Applications Systems (AS) specialists do training on specific applications, e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle Financials. • Tech Training Services supports this training by offering classes in : • Basic computer and Web skills • Office applications, like Excel • Computer operating systems – Windows, Mac (OS X.2 coming this summer) • Basic Prism until mainframe retirement
Training Roadmaps • Course matrixes for job-skills development. Blended learning includes: • Instructor-led classes • Online instruction • Training by Appointment • TTBBs and TGIFs • New this Spring: Training grid for Web Skills • Next steps: • Training matrixes for additional topics • Training guidance for new employees LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE Sample Training Grid Back Back
WEBSITE MAINTAINEREdit & Create Simple Pages for a Department or Group REQUIRED COURSES (or Equivalent Experience) Similar Courses from MySmartForce ITS 240 ITS 241 Sequence: 1. Dreamweaver Lite 2. Mastering Dreamweaver Dreamweaver MX: Foundation IDreamweaver 4: Foundation ITS 250 Photos, Graphics, and the Web STRONGLY RECOMMENDED COURSES ITS 251 Introduction to Macromedia Fireworks Fireworks MX: Foundation;Fireworks 4: Foundation ITS 230 Cascading Style Sheets OPTIONAL, RELATED COURSES ITS 228 Forms & Formage in HTML ITS 261 Introduction to Macromedia Flash Flash MX: Foundation;Flash 5: Fundamentals Part of Web Skills Training Grid Back