Faculty/Staff Hands-on Training Workshops
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Overview

Hands-on workshops give faculty and staff the opportunity to become comfortable with technology in areas like web-page creation, telecommunications and statistical computing, and to learn the basic skills that are needed to survive CU-Boulder's growing technological environment.

• You must register for these classes by clicking on the button under the heading Enroll, associated with each class.
• Hands-on workshops are free and non-credit.
• Waitlist positions are available. If you are waitlisted and do not receive a message telling you that you have been added to the class, ITS asks that you do not attend.
• Dates, times and locations vary, so please read each class description carefully.

These workshops are intended for faculty and staff. Students please visit the Student Computing Classes page. There are different workshop offerings for faculty/staff and for students, in recognition of the fact that these groups have not only differing needs, but also differing resources at their disposal. Click here for the CULearn faculty support page.

If you have questions or comments, please send an e-mail to itstraining@colorado.edu.

• Computing Workshops
• CULearn Workshops
• Phone Workshops
• Statistical / Mathematica Workshops
• Host-based Intrusion Detection Software (HIDS) Workshops

Computing Workshops

Introduction to Excel 2007 for Windows

This introductory workshop teaches the basic skills needed to use Microsoft Excel 2007. Some topics we will cover include entering/editing information, working with formulas, formatting your data, and creating a basic chart. Learn how to save time with built-in templates, keyboard shortcuts, and other tricks. No experience necessary. This workshop is taught using Office 2007 and Windows Vista.

Creating Your Own Webpage Using Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver is the standard web design program used by professional designers. In the class you will learn how to create your own website and add text, images, video, and links. We will also talk about the process of making your website "live." If you would like to work on your own page during class, please contact the instructor on how to set up web space ahead of time: itstrain@colorado.edu. This class is taught using Dreamweaver CS4.

	Sessions	Enroll
	November 9, 2009: 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.	Waitlist
	December 1, 2009: 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.	Waitlist

Introduction to PowerPoint 2007 for Windows

PowerPoint is a powerful tool for displaying visual information to an audience. Learn how PowerPoint can add pictures, graphs, charts, and multimedia to your lecture or presentation. During this introductory workshop we will create a PowerPoint presentation from scratch, save valuable time with built-in design templates, and use presentation features to show our creation. No prior experience necessary. This workshop is taught using PowerPoint 2007 and Windows Vista.

Using iClickers to Create an Interactive Classroom
Learn about the iClicker from both a pedagogical and technological standpoint. iClicker is a response system that allows teachers to get instant feedback from students during a class. Great for review sessions, getting opinions, games, and quizzing students' knowledge. iClicker works with your laptop on a radio frequency and can be used in conjunction with many different presentation programs including PowerPoint and Keynote. iClicker can also integrate grading information with CULearn.

	Sessions	Enroll
	December 17, 2009: 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.	Register

Using Dreamweaver to Maintain a Website
This class is for beginning users of Dreamweaver who would like to maintain an existing website. We will talk about file structure, design layout, and FTP processes. During this class we will download and edit webpages, then upload our changes. Exercises will include editing links, changing images and text, and embedding video. No experience necessary. We will be using Dreamweaver CS4 in this class.

	Sessions	Enroll
	November 30, 2009: 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.	Waitlist
	November 18, 2009: 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.	Register
	December 14, 2009: 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.	Register

CULearn Workshops

CULearn for Faculty and Other Instructors
CULearn is our online Course Management System. This hands-on workshop is intended for faculty and teaching assistants who will be teaching a course. We will give you instructions on how to get started, post course materials, and use the built-in grade book. This workshop is open to all CU-Boulder instructors including faculty and teaching assistants. It is not necessary to have requested your course ahead of time.

	Sessions	Enroll
	December 16, 2009: 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.	Register

CULearn for Community Courses
This hands-on workshop is intended for those who are using CULearn for a non-SIS course. During this workshop we will learn how to get your community course started. We will cover how to add various forms of content and use the built-in tools to enhance your course. Please request your course space ahead of time and bring your log-in information. You can request your course by calling 5-HELP or emailing help@colorado.edu.

	Sessions	Enroll
	November 2, 2009: 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.	Register

CULearn for Experienced Users
This class is intended for those who have used CULearn before, or who have attended our introductory course. We will be looking at tools not covered in the introductory courses, such as creating assignments and assessments. This class is limited to 5 people and is very hands-on/interactive, and will cover a number of CULearn tools. Some knowledge of CULearn is expected.

	Sessions	Enroll
	November 23, 2009: 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.	Waitlist

Phone Workshops

Conducting Business over the Telephone
Using the features of the telephone and voice mail systems as a structure, we'll explore the technical and interpersonal tools at your command and how you can use them best. All CBOT classes are held in the second floor Conference Room of the Telecommunication Center.

	Sessions	Enroll
	No sessions currently available.

Advanced Voice Mail Techniques
Our goal is to instruct the paticipants in the many uses of the voice mail system. It is more than just an answering machine. We will explore the use and application of out-calling, mailing lists, multiple personal greetings, personal directories, and more. All ADVM classes are held in the second floor Conference Room of the Telecommunication Center.

	Sessions	Enroll
	No sessions currently available.

Statistical / Mathematica Workshops

Introduction to SAS
SAS is a large and complex program for statistical analysis and data exploration. This workshop will introduce the basics of working with the SAS system. Topics will include SAS Data steps, getting data into SAS manipulating the data for analysis, saving data to SAS datasets and introduction to SAS Procedures for simple analyses.

	Sessions	Enroll
	September 24, 2009: 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.	Register
	November 3, 2009: 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.	Register

Introduction to SPSS
An introductory workshop for the SPSS statistical analysis program. Topics will include reading data into SPSS, defining formats and labels for data basic analyses including: descriptive statisitcs frequency tables graphical represetation of data outputting of results.

	Sessions	Enroll
	November 9, 2009: 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.	Register

Basics of Mathematica
Mathematica is a tool not just for calculating but for doing all kinds of math; algebra, geometry, calculus, and more. It integrates numeric computation, symbolic computation, graphics, a programming language, and a documentation system. Best of all, it is available for all Boulder students and faculty under a new unlimited site license! In this 90-minute introductory workshop, the basic operation and syntax of Mathematica are explained and reinforced with some hands-on practice, and we discuss how to learn more. Meet in Stadium computer lab STAD 192.

	Sessions	Enroll
	December 2, 2009: 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.	Register
	December 3, 2009: 1:30p.m. - 3:00p.m.	Register

Mathematica for Statistics
For users with basic acquaintance with Mathematica, this 1-hour workshop deals with its statistics-related functions and capabilities. Topics include how to input data, use standard statistical functions and random number generators, statistical distributions, data fitting, and how to save results. In Stadium computer lab STAD 192.

	Sessions	Enroll
	No sessions currently available.

Mathematica for Calculus
For users with basic acquaintance with Mathematica, this 90-minute workshop presents basic functions and examples from calculus. Time permitting we will touch on both discrete and infinitesimal calculus, integration, ODEs and PDEs. In computer lab STAD 192.

	Sessions	Enroll
	No sessions currently available.

Mathematica's Manipulate
One of the best features of Mathematica, added only recently, is the command "Manipulate". It is an easy yet powerful tool for defining user interfaces for interactive graphics and mathematical expressions. This hour is spent exploring the possibilities by converting simpler images into animations and dynamic expressions. Participants are expected to have previous experience with Mathematica. Computer lab STAD 192.

	Sessions	Enroll
	No sessions currently available.

Host-based Intrusion Detection Software (HIDS) Workshops

Click here to learn more about HIDS.

OSSEC Training
This workshop walks through the OSSEC Host-Based Intrusion Detection Software including installation, configuration, and alert management.

	Sessions	Enroll
	No sessions currently available.

Tripwire Enterprise Training
This workshop fulfills the training requirement for acquiring a Tripwire Enterprise license. We will be discussing the functionality and purpose of the software as well as creating an effective change management policy. NOTE: Classes are held in Stadium room 192.

	Sessions	Enroll
	April 21, 2009: 1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.	Waitlist
	May 5, 2009: 1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.	Register
	May 19, 2009: 1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.	Register
	June 16, 2009: 1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.	Register
	June 30, 2009: 1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.	Register

Getting Help

IT Service Center
303-735-HELP (5-4357 from an on-campus phone)
help@colorado.edu