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

Introduction to Excel 2007

This introductory workshop teaches the basic skills needed to use Microsoft Excel 2007, including: entering/editing information, working with formulas, formatting your data, and creating a basic chart. Learn how to save time with built-in templates and find out where to get further training. No experience necessary.

This workshop is taught using Excel 2007 and Windows XP.

Basic Web Page Creation with Nvu

Learn how-to create your own basic Web page using Nvu, a free Web page creation program. During this introductory workshop we will create a basic web page including text, links, documents, and images. We will publish our page live on the Internet using a CU server. No experience necessary.

This workshop is taught using Nvu and Windows XP.

Introduction to Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver is a widely-used software program for building personal and professional websites created by Adobe Systems (formerly Macromedia). During this introductory workshop we will learn basic skills necessary to create, update, and maintain a Web page. Learn how to enter and format text, add links, post documents, and add images. We will also discuss CU-Boulder specific Web design resources. No experience necessary.

This workshop is taught using Dreamweaver MX 2004 and Windows XP.

Introduction to PowerPoint 2007

PowerPoint is a powerful tool for displaying visual information - pictures, graphs, charts, statistics - to an audience. Learn how to use PowerPoint to aid in your next presentation or lecture. During this introductory workshop we will create a PowerPoint presentation from scratch, save valuable time with built-in templates, and use presentation features to show our creation. No prior experience necessary.

CUClickers - Introduction to Using the iClicker
Learn about the iClicker from both a pedagogical and technological standpoint. iClicker is an in class response system that allows educators to administer quizzes, receive feedback and otherwise test student knowledge without paperwork. iClicker uses radio frequency devices and can be integrated into any presentation application, allowing integration into current teaching practices.

	Sessions	Enroll
	October 15, 2008: 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.	Register
	November 21, 2008: 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.	Register

CULearn Workshops

Introduction to CULearn

This hands-on workshop will get you started with CULearn, our campus course management system. During this introductory workshop we will learn how to get started with CULearn, post course materials, and use the built-in grade book.

CULearn workshops are open to all CU-Boulder educators including faculty and teaching assistants.

Note: Sessions are not listed in chronological order.

CULearn: Assessments, Assignments, and Groups
This session is designed for CULearn course designers and instructors who want to learn about some of the other tools available within CULearn.
Come learn how to create and administer different types of assessments and assignments, and how to use the group functionality to make your group-work much faster and more efficient.

While scheduled for 2 hours, this session may not last the entire time -- please come for whatever portion you are able!

	Sessions	Enroll
	No sessions currently available.

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 11, 2008: 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.	Register
	October 16, 2008: 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.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
	September 18, 2008: 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.	Register
	October 23, 2008: 2:00p.m. - 3:30p.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 6 are explained and reinforced with some hands-on practice. Meet in Stadium computer lab STAD 192

	Sessions	Enroll
	August 29, 2008: 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.	Register
	September 4, 2008: 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.	Register
	September 5, 2008: 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.	Register
	September 9, 2008: 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.	Register
	September 10, 2008: 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.	Register
	September 23, 2008: 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.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
	September 5, 2008: 3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.	Register
	September 23, 2008: 3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.	Register

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
	August 29, 2008: 3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.	Register
	September 10, 2008: 3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.	Register

Host-based Intrusion Detection Software (HIDS) Workshops

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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: this class is 2 days; Tuesday June 24rd - 9am to 12 noon and Wednesday June 25th - 9am to 12 noon.

	Sessions	Enroll
	No sessions currently available.

Getting Help

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