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Word 2000/XP (1.5 hrs.)
This introductory workshop outlines the basic functions of PCC’s standard word processor.  The interface, view modes, opening, saving, printing, editing (cut, copy, paste), text formatting, page setup, spell checking, printing and help features will all be covered.

Intermediate Word 2000/XP (1.5 hrs.)
This intermediate workshop covers topics in Word such as inserting graphics, using the drawing tools, autoformat options, borders and shading, text boxes, inserting files, drop caps, format painter and other topics as determined by the class.

Topics in Word: Mail Merge (1.5 hrs.)
This advanced Word workshop covers the process of creating a mail-merge document, including database creation, form letters, envelopes and mailing labels. 

Topics in Word: Using Tables (1.5 hrs.)
This advanced workshop covers the use of tables in Word as both a layout tool and for creating data tables.  Topics will include table creation and modification, formatting with borders and shading and inserting graphics in tables.

Powerpoint (1.5 hrs.)
This introductory workshop outlines the basic functions of PCC’s standard presentation tool.  The interface, view modes, creating/formatting text, animating bullet points, importing clipart/graphics, drawing/painting tools, and creating interactivity are all covered.  You will leave the workshop prepared to begin creating instructional/business presentations.

Excel (1.5 hrs.)
This introductory workshop will get you started in this powerful spreadsheet program.  Interface, formatting columns and rows, selecting data, moving data, formatting data, basic mathematical operations, auto sums, and creating charts will all be covered.

Web Browsing with Netscape (1.5 hrs.)
This introductory workshop will provide a thorough examination of the capabilities and functions of our standard World Wide Web browsing software.  In addition to the operation of the software, issues such as how to search for information and how to evaluate source bias of Internet resources will be covered.

Multimedia Presentation Development

Powerpoint (1.5 hrs.)
This introductory workshop outlines the basic functions of PCC’s standard presentation tool.  The interface, view modes, creating/formatting text, animating bullet points, importing clipart/graphics, drawing/painting tools, and creating interactivity are all covered.  You will leave the workshop prepared to begin creating instructional/business presentations.

Other Workshops

Internet Search Strategies (1.5 hrs.) 
This workshop is designed to help you make the most of your internet searching time.  The three primary types of Internet search tools (Subject Index, Relevancy Linking and Full-text Database) are differentiated and one of each (Yahoo, Google and Altavista) will be explored.  Specific techniques to enhance the number of relevant hits and to refine search queries will be discussed for each of the representative search tools.  In addition, use of the help features available at the search sites to learn more about constructing searches will be covered.  The session concludes with information about evaluating Internet resources for source bias. 

Electronic Library Databases: Searching Techniques and Strategies (1.5 hrs.)
This workshop will introduce the various electronic resources currently available in the PCC Libraries.  Topics will include the PCC Library website, LINCC (the State Community College System online catalog), other online resources available through LINCC such as subject-specific periodical indexes, Internet access, online encyclopedias, and LUIS (the State University System online catalog). Database search techniques and strategies will also be covered.

Gradequick (1.5 hrs.)
This workshop will get you started in the standard PCC gradebook software.  Topics addressed will include overall interface, creating and editing rosters, score input,  weighting scores, grading scale modification, password protecting gradebooks and printing student reports.

Learning Styles with the Gregorc Mind Styles Model (2 hrs.)
This workshop will introduce participants to the Gregorc Mind Styles Model and how knowledge of the four Gregorc Styles can help transform teaching, learning, work and everyday activities.  Participants will be given the Gregorc Style Delineator to identify their own unique style preferences, and learn to gain a better understanding of how each person perceives and organizes the world through those preferences.  This workshop is based around collaborative group activities that focus on developing effective teamwork skills through a knowledge of learning styles.  A follow-up session for faculty will address the impact the styles have on teaching and learning, along with specific tips for classroom teaching and for using instructional technologies both in class and at a distance in ways that address the needs of all four styles.

Web Materials Development

Web Production
This six hour (two three hour sessions) workshop covers the basic process of creating an instructional or non-instructional website using Microsoft FrontPage and Microsoft PhotoEditor.  Topics include the history of web page design including a brief look at how web pages actually work, basic use of FrontPage for creating and formatting text, inserting images, working with tables, creating links and essential design tips.  This workshop also shows how Microsoft PhotoEditor can be used to convert images for webpages, as well as simple image editing techniques.