U2 Workshops for June through August

To register for classes please contact U2 either by phone: 777-2128 or via the web: http://www.conted.und.edu/U2.

Title

Date

Time

Description

Presenter

NEW

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Level 1 (Beginning)

[7 hours 30 minutes]

Prerequisite:  Basic understanding of computers; mouse and file saving/retrieving skills.

June 9, 11, 12

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm*

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

§         Explore the Microsoft Office Excel 2007 environment and create a basic worksheet.

§         Perform calculations.

§         Modify a worksheet.

§         Format a worksheet.

§         Print workbook contents.

§         Manage large workbooks.

Heidi Strande

NEW

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Level 2 (Intermediate)

[7 hours 30 minutes]

Prerequisite:  Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Level 1

July 21, 23, 24

9:00 am to 11:30 am*

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

§         Calculate with advanced formulas.

§         Organize worksheet and table data using various techniques.

§         Create and modify charts.

§         Analyze data using PivotTables and PivotCharts.

§         Insert graphic objects.

§         Customize and enhance workbooks and the Microsoft Office Excel environment.

Heidi Strande

NEW

Microsoft Office Word 2007 Level 1 (Beginning)

[7 hours 30 minutes]

Prerequisite:  Basic understanding of computers; mouse and file saving/retrieving skills.

June 23, 25, 26

9:00 am to 11:30 am*

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

§         Create a basic document by using Microsoft Word.

§         Edit documents by locating and modifying text.

§         Format text.

§         Format paragraphs.

§         Add tables to a document.

§         Add graphic elements to a document.

§         Control a document's page setup and its overall appearance.

§         Proof documents to make them more accurate.

Heidi Strande

GroupWise 7.0: Beginning

July 9

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm*

Students will navigate through the GroupWise environment, create and send messages; reply to and forward messages; use the Address Book, create a personal address book, create a mail group; work with calendar, schedule posted appointments and recurring events; work with Junk Mail folder and other mail handling features.

Heidi Strande

GroupWise 7.0: Intermediate

July 30

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm*

Students will work with advanced message options, set mail properties; customize message headers, use Web Access interface, create and use rules to automate email responses, and set access rights. Work in depth with Junk Mail folder and archive feature.

Heidi Strande

Intro to Dreamweaver CS3

Prerequisite:  Basic understanding of computers; mouse and file saving/retrieving skills.

July 14, 16, 18

8:30 am to 11:30 am

Learn how to use Dreamweaver’s graphical page-building interface to develop and manage static Web sites that feature text graphics, and navigation.

Doris Bornhoeft

Data Protection & Privacy

August 12

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

This workshop will introduce secure practices for handling and storing sensitive University and personal data. 

Topics will include:

 - A discussion of the types of information to protect and why it needs to be protected.

 - Practices and configurations for securing your operating system, web browser, email, and other software applications.

 - Protecting your personal information online.

 - Must-have security software for your computer.

 - Encrypting sensitive data.

Brad Miller

Safe Online Practices - Protecting Your Identity and Securing Your Computer

June 17

9:00 am to 1100 am

The Internet can provide a wealth of information and give access to valuable financial, business, educational, and entertainment services.  However, when connected to the Internet, you and your computer become vulnerable to scammers, identity thieves, viruses, spyware and more.  This workshop will provide the information needed to help you protect your identity and computer while online.

Brad Miller

NEW

Internet Safety for Kids:  A Parent’s Guide

July 17

August 6

10:00 am to Noon

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Internet can help kids learn, communicate, and socialize, but it also exposes them to certain risks.  This seminar will help parents learn how to protect their young kids and teens and keep them safe online.  Some of the topics include:

§         Risks associated with popular Internet tools and Social Networking sites

§         How to filter objectionable web content and use Parental Control software.

§         Cyberbullying, and how to prevent it.

§         How to educate children about Internet predators.

§         Web resources to help parents learn and educate their children.

Brad Miller

* Please attend all sessions in this series