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Training

Information Technology holds training classes to help you learn the fundamentals of different systems and software. Select from the list of topics below to find the course that suits your needs. Sessions can be held face-to-face or remotely.

• Canvas
• CampusNexus
• CommonSpot (CMS)
• Photoshop
• Windows 11
• Zoom

Canvas
Topic	Date/Time	Registration
Getting Started with Canvas Learn the basics to setup and manage your course. Class includes information about the content areas, tools, and the other features of Canvas.	By Appointment	Register
Accessible Course Design Learn how to design your course to meet the needs of students with disabilities and to comply with ADA laws and standards.	By Appointment	Register
Blogs, Discussions, Journals & Wikis Learn how to create, employ, and manage collaborative tools. Discover how to use blogs, discussions, journals & wikis to engage students and improve learning.	By Appointment	Register
Building Better Assessments Learn how to create exams, assignments, and surveys and how assessments work with your Grade Center.  We will also cover Safe Assign as part of this training.	By Appointment	Register
Creating an Exemplary Course Learn how to use the Exemplary Course program and determine if your course conforms to best practices. You might even want to submit your course for a Catalyst Award.	By Appointment	Register
Creating Podcast with Audacity Podcasts are a great way to communicate with students. You can record lectures or provide class updates and information. You will learn how to use Audacity to record and edit your podcast and how to optimize the file for use on the web and in Canvas.	By Appointment	Register
Grade Center Grade Center allows you to keep your students up-to-date on their grade in the course improving student retention. Learn how to create and calculate weighted columns and calculate final grades.	By Appointment	Register

To request a group or customized training session, contact Jerome Gratigny.

CampusNexus
Topic	Date/Time	Registration
Basic Reporting Learn how to create basic reports in CampusNexus.	By Appointment	Register

To request a group or customized training session, contact Jerome Gratigny.

CommonSpot (CMS)
Topic	Date/Time	Registration
Intro to Mercer CMS Learn the fundamentals for website content contributors. In this workshop we will cover how to login to the system, navigate the basic environment, find pages, and update content.	By Appointment	Register
Images & Links Learn how to optimize images for the web and how to manage links including PDF documents, external websites, internal pages, and email.	By Appointment	Register
Understanding Tree Navigation Learn how to manage your site menu, and edit/rearrange the navigation.	By Appointment	Register

To request a group or customized training session, contact Jerome Gratigny.

Photoshop
Topic	Date/Time	Registration
Photoshop Fundamentals Photoshop is a powerful image editing and creation tool allowing users to edit, design, and retouch the photos.  Learn how to navigate in Photoshop and to edit your photos making those good photos great!	By Appointment	Register

To request a group or customized training session, contact Jerome Gratigny.

Windows 11
Topic	Date/Time	Registration
Getting Started with Windows 11 Discover all the new features of Microsoft's latest operating system. Class includes information about the Windows 11 new look, start menu, and many other new features.	By Appointment	Register

To request a group or customized training session, contact Jerome Gratigny.

Zoom
Topic	Date/Time	Registration
Getting Started with Zoom This previously recorded session is designed for those new to Zoom. Watch and learn how to use the many Zoom features.	Recorded Session	Click here to view pre-recorded session.
Getting Started with Zoom This interactive workshop is designed for those new to Zoom.	By Appointment	Register

To request a group or customized training session, contact Jerome Gratigny.

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