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Technology Workshops
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In Class Tutorials:
Instructional Technology Specialists may be available for in-class workshops on topics offered as workshops.
IDeaL Initiative
Integrating Digitlal Literacies (IDL) with Media Mentors
OIT will provide Student Media Mentors to faculty for course-specific training and support of students undertaking multimedia projects as part of their regular course assignments. The media projects are designed to integrate research and content with digital literacy concepts including: information fluency, visual literacy, media scholarship and digital publishing. This initiative is in pilot phase for Fall '09. If you are interestested in exploring the use of a Media Mentor for Spring '10 please contact your ITech liaison.
Online Software Training:
Element K: We have a license for Element K, a web-based software training service, that can be used on any campus computer. Sign up for a free account now, or go directly to the Element K site if you've already signed up.
Lynda.com helps users learn how to use various design programs (PhotoShop, Finalcut, InDesign, etc.) and create better finished products, be that images, videos, posters or web pages. Lynda.com is available in Jesup 204. Faculty can request a temporary account from Mika Hirai for use in their own office.
Workshops are taught by OIT staff in their area of expertise, and are open to the entire Williams community. Each workshop focuses on a given topic or application (Photoshop, HTML, etc.) and lasts anywhere from 15-90 minutes. Introductory workshops assume no prior experience and cover everything you need to know to get started.
Workshops offerings are posted four times a year: at the beginning of the Fall Semester, Winter Study, Spring Semester and Summer. If you missed a workshop you are interested in, it's very likely we will offer it again soon.If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to request a workshop, please send us an email.
To see the list of workshops this term:
Click either the 'calendar' or 'list' link in the upper right, or on the workshop schedule icon. If you'd like to see all the classes at once, choose the list view. If you'd like to browse by month or by type of class (i.e. graphic design, programming), choose the calendar view.
To sign up for a workshop:
From the list view, check the checkbox(es) to the left of the course(s) you'd like to enroll in, and click on the 'Sign Up' button. From the calendar view, click on the name of the workshop. A 'sign up' button will appear in the window that pops up. You'll be asked to log in- use your email user name and password. If you do not have a Williams account, but are still a member of the Williams community, email the instructor to let them know you'd like to attend.
If you've already signed up:
You can view and edit your workshop signup information by clicking the 'my workshops' link in the upper right.Tutorials:
Tutorial versions of some workshops are available. The tutorials are similar to the regular workshops, but it's just you and the instructor, so the instructor can adjust the pace of the class to your level of technical expertise, and spend more time on topics that interest you. Since tutorials don't have a preset date, they don't appear on the workshop calendar- you'll need to visit the full workshop listing to see what's available. When you sign up for a tutorial, the instructor is automatically notified, and will contact you to figure out a good time and location to meet.Personal Blackboard Training:
If you are a faculty member with questions about Blackboard features, or want a quick tutorial to get you started, contact your ITech liaison to schedule a 1-on-1 session.