ATCS Workshop Descriptions

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Workshops with a are designated specifically for faculty.

Accessibility & Information Technology
Adobe Acrobat: Creating Accessible PDFs	Providing equivalent access to electronic documents for all students, faculty, and staff at Sacramento State is a requirement for all CSU campuses. Accessibility in terms of electronic documents generally refers to facilitating the use of technology for people with disabilities. Learn how to ensure that your PDF documents are accessible during this two hour workshop. During this workshop, we will cover the process that should be followed in order to create accessible PDFs. You will also learn how to check for PDF accessibility and how to make existing PDFs accessible following CSU requirements.
Adobe Acrobat: An Introduction to Creating & Editing PDFs	An Introduction to Creating & Editing PDFs Acrobat can be used for much more than viewing PDF files. In fact, Acrobat is probably one of the most used but least understood applications today. This workshop will provide practice using the essential elements of Acrobat, which include PDF creation, interface and navigation tools, PDF bookmarks and hyperlinks. The workshop also includes short segments on the basics of creating PDF forms and accessible PDF documents.
Creating Accessible Word Documents	Learn how to create accessible word documents by applying basic structural and formatting elements in Microsoft Word to your base documents. Creating an accessible base document in Microsoft Word will allow you to convert your documents to accessible PDF and HTML document formats as well. You may bring your syllabus or other word files to apply the formatting and structural elements needed in an accessible Word document.
Express Help: Accessible Adobe PDF	Want to get a head start in making your Adobe PDF documents accessible for all students? Bring your original documents in an electronic format (Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, or Adobe PDF) and join your fellow faculty members to get one-on-one consulting help from ATCS professional staff. We'll help you add the proper formatting and structural elements needed to make your documents accessible, including: conversion of files to PDF with PDFMaker and checking for accessibility. Prerequisites: The prerequisite for this express help is that you have attended one of the workshops for Adobe Acrobat: Creating Accessible PDF's.
Express Help: Accessible PowerPoint	Want to get a head start in making your PowerPoint slideshows accessible for all students? Bring your presentations in an electronic format and join your fellow faculty members to get one-on-one consulting help from ATCS professional staff. We'll help you add the proper formatting and structural elements needed to make your slideshows and handouts accessible, including: an Outline View document, alternate text for images, and contrast between background and text colors. Prerequisites: The prerequisite for this express help is that you have attended one of the worrkshops for PowerPoint for ALL: Creating Accessible Presentations.
Express Help: Accessible Syllabus	Want to get a head start in making your syllabus accessible for all students? Bring your syllabus in an electronic format (Microsoft Word or Rich-Text Format) or start with one of our accessible syllabi and join your fellow faculty members to get one-on-one consulting help from ATCS professional staff. We'll help you add the proper formatting and structural elements needed to make your syllabus accessible, including: styles, alternate text for images, and descriptive links. Prerequisites: The prerequisite for this express help is that you have attended a workshop in Creating Accessible Word Documents.
My Sac State 2.0 - The Overview	Receive a demo of the new evolving portal, My Sac State 2.0. The training will cover Single Sign on, Tabs, Email, SacCT, access to CMS and much more. Including exploration with a personal tour guide to answer your questions as you find them. Learn about the current changes and the upcoming additions created to better assist the campus as a whole.
PowerPoint for ALL: Create Accessible Presentations	Create PowerPoint slides which are readable, usable, and navigable to your audience. The objective for this workshop is to gain understanding of the main problems encountered by students with disabilities. The aim is to incorporate accessibility guidelines into learning and teaching materials. We will visit why we are looking at accessibility, Section 508 and legislation, facts and figures here at Sac State, range of disabilities to be aware of, guidelines for creating accessible PowerPoint presentations, and share useful resources you can use.
Web Accessibility: Advanced Best Practices for Authors Part 2	Builds on the Authors' introductory course. Content includes practical applications of accessibility techniques, centering on tables, usage of color, and images/multimedia. Topics include: complex tables, navigation, typography and color, charts/graphs, and captioning. Prerequisites: Authors: Introduction to Web Accessibility Part 1 or must pass SacCT quiz about accessibility for authors.
Web Accessibility: Advanced Best Practices for Web Developers/Designers Part 2	This course is a continuation of the introductory course for designers. Topics include: tableless layouts, complex forms, and image replacement. Special focus on tools and testing. Prerequisites: Designers: Introduction to Web Accessibility Part 1 or must pass SacCT quiz about accessibility for designers.
Web Accessibility: Introduction for Authors Part 1	This course is for anyone who writes for the web. The goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of accessibility issues and solutions. Special emphasis on simplicity. Topics include: Sac State and accessibility, how disabled users experience websites, tips for creating accessible pages, how to check accessibility, and where to get help.
Web Accessibility: Introduction for Web Developers/Designers Part 1	This course is for HTML/CSS developers and graphic designers. Topics include: Sac State and accessibility, how disabled users experience websites, how to structure web pages and forms, checking for compliance, and where to get help. Prerequisites: Basic to intermediate understanding of HTML/CSS.
Digital Imaging
Digital Cameras	Includes basic information on the various kinds of digital cameras from simple point-and-shoot to professional SLRs. Also included are tips on buying a digital camera and accessories, downloading images from a camera, the best camera settings to use, and general tips for taking better photographs. If you have questions about your digital camera, please bring the camera with you to class.
Image Scanning	Provides information on buying a scanner, how to make a good scan, choosing the types of original materials that yield the best scans, and most importantly, the relationship of file size to image dimension and resolution. This is primarily a flatbed scanning class, but slide/film scanning will also be covered. Bring materials with you for this hands-on scanning session. Prerequisites: none
Images for the Web	Learn the steps to create and prepare an image for use on the Web. Participants will be introduced to basic terminology used in the graphics industry and on the Web.
Photoshop Elements: Basics	Outlines the basic techniques for editing and enhancing the digital images that you have scanned or otherwise acquired. Elements is an image editing application that includes most of the power of its big brother, Photoshop. This session will also show you how to properly prepare images for storage and/or movement to the Web, SacCT, PowerPoint, and CD ROM.
Videos: iMovie Essentials (Mac users)	This workshop is designed for faculty who would like to add video clips to their online course material. Faculty will participate in hands-on activities such as editing a video file, adding titles, and publishing the video to the Web. Prerequisites: Intermediate Mac skills.
Faculty Tools
Creating Activities with StudyMate	To increase your student engagement level of your classes with interactive activities or games you will find StudyMate to be an excellent tool. Based on a single list of questions - many already provided by many textbook authors - you can create ten activities and games including crossword puzzles, word problems and fact cards. You can publish these activities to your SacCT course or students can easily download them to their iPods or even Sony Playstation Portable. You can have them graded or use them as study exercises. Also, you may import existing content from Respondus, MS Word, and from the Publishers Test Bank. StudyMate is a tool for someone with no experience in programming and Flash to create an activity or game. View Examples of StudyMate. Or view by typing the URL http://www.csus.edu/atcs/tools/studymate/examples.htm Fill in a form to request StudyMate software. The URL is http://www.csus.edu/atcs/tools/studymate/request_form.htm Requirement: Although StudyMate software can only be installed on a PC, when published it may be viewed on either a PC or Macintosh.
Creating SacCT Quizzes with Respondus	Respondus is a Windows-based application that makes it easy to create quizzes, surveys, and self-tests for SacCT. Quizzes can be created offline and then uploaded into SacCT. During this workshop, you will create quizzes, format questions, and manage quizzes. Please have a SacCT course available in which to publish practice quizzes. Prerequisites: A SacLink account, SacCT training, or experience creating quizzes within SacCT.
Faculty Web Site	Participants will create a Home page for their faculty Web site using a template. You will modify the template Home page to include your contact information, publications and course titles. You are encouraged to bring materials including: contact information, a syllabus, course descriptions, images, and publication references. Requirement: All participants need to have a SacLink account & password . Faculty must complete the Request for Web Server Account online form. Prerequisites: You can make links and edit text with Dreamweaver.
Managing Student Computers with GenevaLogic Vision	This workshop will focus on showing instructors how to make use of the GenevaLogic Vision application, which allows instructors to control and enhance their teaching environment. The workshop facilitator will demonstrate the most commonly used modes of instruction, including: how to demonstrate from the teacher's station, how to see what is on your student's computer screen, how to control a student's computer, how to use the MasterPointer drawing option, how to share files and collect student's feedback. This software is available on all CCLS managed lab computers. Requirement: none Prerequisites: Basic Computer Skills.
Smart Classroom Orientation	Are you teaching in one of our traditional "smart" classrooms this fall and want to familiarize yourself with the technology found in these classrooms? Join us for a one hour orientation session that will provide you with an overview of the equipment available for use in a smart classroom and see a demonstration of how to use this equipment. During this one hour session you will learn how to connect either your Windows or Macintosh laptop to the video projector, playback a DVD, VHS tape or campus TV, switch video source between laptop or DVD/VHS player, adjust the audio volume, turn closed captioning on and off, understand the cables you need to connect your laptop, and learn how to report a problem or request assistance.
Technology Assisted Classroom Orientation	Are you teaching in one of our new "technology assisted" (e.g. SQU 301, SQU 316 or BNC 1025) this fall and want to familiarize yourself with the technology found in these classrooms? Join us for a 1.5 hour orientation session that will provide you with an overview of the equipment available for use in a technology assisted classroom and see a demonstration of how to use this equipment. During the 1.5 hour session you will learn how to use the Windows based PC, connect either your Windows or Macintosh laptop to the video projector, playback a DVD, VHS tape or campus TV, use the document camera, switch video source between laptop, DVD/VHS player and document camera, adjust the audio volume, turn closed captioning on and off, understand the cables you need to connect your laptop, learn how to report a problem or request assistance. The new Technology Assisted Classrooms are located in SQU 301, SQU 316 and BNC 1025. Equipment and connections are conveniently installed in the podium. In addition, they have a Windows PC and document camera, which are NOT available in a traditional "smart" classroom.
Toolbook: An Introduction & Creating Presentations - Part 1	Toolbook Assistant is a software package (Windows only) for the creation of attractive, highly responsive, interactive quizzes and presentations. Presentations created for the classroom with Toolbook Assistant can be more robust and non-linear than those created in PowerPoint. Because materials are developed using templates and catalog objects, users have no need to write HTML code. The materials created can be used in any local PC, or packaged (automatically by the software) as an application for the Web. The applications can be viewed from any faculty Web page or within SacCT. Additionally, CSUS owns a site license for the software, so there is no cost to the user or the department. Follow-up help to this introductory workshop will be available on an individual basis. Requirement: Experience with Windows operating system.
Toolbook: Creating Interactive Quizzes - Part 2	Toolbook Assistant 8.5 is a software package (Windows only) for the creation of attractive, highly responsive, interactive quizzes and presentations. Presentations created for the classroom with Toolbook Assistant can be more robust and non-linear than those created in PowerPoint. Because materials are developed using templates and catalog objects, users have no need to write HTML code. The materials created can be used in any local PC, or packaged (automatically by the software) as an application for the Web. The applications can be viewed from any faculty Web page or within SacCT. Additionally, CSUS owns a site license for the software, so there is no cost to the user or the department. Follow-up help to this introductory workshop will be available on an individual basis. Prerequisites: ToolBook Assistant: An Introduction
Office Productivity Series
Excel 2007: Formatting	In this workshop the following topics will be covered: advanced formatting, formulas, templates, charts, lists, and using Excel data in Word. Prerequisites: Experience with Excel.
Excel 2007: Macros and Pivot Tables	In this workshop the following topics will be covered: description of Pivot Tables, creation of Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, description of macros, and recording of macros.
Excel 2007: The Basics	In this workshop the following topics will be covered: basic spreadsheet components, data entry, data formatting, managing a workbook, and printing.
MS Word 2007 PC - Platform: Advanced	So you have mastered the basics, understand the new ribbon design tools in MS Word and know how to apply style sheets to make sure your documents are accessibile, what's next? Take this class so that you move to the next step: automation. This class will discuss table of contents in multi page documents, using and creating Word templates and understanding how to automate repetitive tasks using Word Macros. And lastly, you will learn how to dazzle your colleagues when you write them personlized letters from a single document template using mail merge. This class will graduate you into the world of writing more efficiently if not creatively! Prerequisites: Participants must have attended both, MS Word Essentials and MS Word Style Sheet and Formatting.
MS Word 2007 PC - Platform: Essentials	The buttons have changed, the interface has changed, the format has changed, and that means you have to catch up! This workshop introduces you to the newly redesigned Word 2007. It is designed with the novice user in mind, particularly because Word has an updated interface making document creation easier. For the intermediate user, this workshop will also cover the new ribbon interface introduced by Microsoft and will guide you in the updated locations of often used features, don't get lost trying to find that one menu you are accustomed to use. Also understanding the new document format and how to save for compatibility will be a plus. You will learn how to create, save, and design documents; and you will be able to add images, tables and apply basic formatting to your documents. You will be able to use the built in and develop your own customized spell checker for your particular writing style.
MS Word 2007 PC Platform: Style Sheets and Formatting	If you make changes to lots of documents this class is for you! If you are required to meet the Accessibility Technology Initiative by producing accessible documents this workshop can help. If you want to automate the formatting of generic documents without having to learn programming and Visual Basic this workshop will provide you with you the basic tools. Style Sheets and Formatting are concepts that you will apply to create readily accessible and beautiful documents. Learning how to integrate pagination, layout, headers and footers will give you a head start; but having to make documents consistant for accessibility using Style sheets will make you a star.
Outlook 2007 Basics	In this hands-on Windows-based workshop, learn how to attach files in mail messages, organize messages, use address books, and create distribution lists. Review calendar basics including how to create appointments and schedule meetings. Customize the Outlook environment and discover the advantages of having calendar, e-mail, and contacts components available in a single product.
Outlook 2007: For the Web	In this hands-on Window-based workshop, learn how to navigate Outlook for the Web. This course will help you accomplish the same tasks you are used to performing with the Outlook Basic while using the Web interface.
PowerPoint 2007 - PC platform: Create Brisk Presentations	The look and feel in PowerPoint 2007 for the PC is new. The tools and features enable you to "browse, pick, and click" rather than select from dialog boxes. The Agenda for this workshop is as follows: Know your way around the interface. Understand the office button, quick access toolbar, ribbon, tabs, and context-sensitive names. Create presentations from a blank, installed templates, installed themes, another presentation or application. Also we will explore tips on creating instructional slides. Save your created slides not only as PowerPoint presentations but also as PDF, HTML, and for an iPod.
PowerPoint 2007 - PC platform: Design to Engage	PowerPoint presentations potentially loose audience when it does not appeal to them. Yet PowerPoint has the tools to create presentations that can pull your audience to interact with the content you create. This workshop is for you if you want to learn how to use PowerPoint as an instructional tool to create interactive engaging presentations. The Agenda for this workshop is as follows: Work with Slide Layouts and Textboxes. Work with Pictures, ClipArt, Photo Album, and SmartArt. Create Hyperlinks to slides as well as to Web pages and emails. Work with Tables and Charts.
PowerPoint 2007 - PC platform: Incorporate audio, video, and animation	You will gain information in how to use audio, video and animation within PowerPoint. The Agenda for this workshop is as follows: Insert sound and record your voice. Link a video. We will look at file formats and talk about the size of videos. Also how to make a YouTube video play in a PowerPoint presentation. You will also gain ideas in how to animate objects and SmartArt in a creative manner to teach your content.
Online Teaching & Learning
SacCT: Adding Science Library Resources Into Your Class	Want your students to use more than Google for research? Make it easier for students to do their research by adding Library resources (journal articles, select databases, guides, etc.) into your SacCT course. This hand's on workshop will guide you through the process of creating a stable URL, the key to adding Library resources into SacCT. Focus will be on using science databases, however others may find the overview useful. Requirement: A SacCT course to work with during the excercises. Basic understanding of the SacCT homepage and editing functions. In addition, particpants must have a SacLink account.
SacCT: Administer File Management and Organize Course Content	This workshop will introduce participants to the tools used to manage and display content in SacCT. Participants will upload and manage files in SacCT, learn how to use Folders, Content Links, and Learning Modules. Instructors attending this workshop will gain knowledge in how to organize their course content, as well as learn how to customize the look of their SacCT pages. Requirement: A SacCT course to work with during the exercises Basic understanding of the SacCT homepage and editing functions Basic knowledge of file and folder listing in the Macintosh or Windows environment.
SacCT: Communicating Online	Various communication tools in SacCT such as discussions, mail, chat, announcements, and calendar allow you to interact with and inform students in your course. In this workshop you will learn about which tools are most appropriate during different communication scenarios, understand your level of involvement throughout the use of these various communication tools, and choose the communication tools that are appropriate for your course and that will benefit your students' learning process. Prerequisites: Individuals taking this workshop should have basic computer skills, knowledge of the Web, basic Web browser skills, and the ability to effectively work in the Windows or Macintosh OS environment. In addition, participants must have a SacLink account.
SacCT: Cooperative Learning with Groups	The Group Manager tool in SacCT allows instructors to create and manage groups of students to work collaboratively and privately with fellow class members. These groups may collaborate by using the email, discussion and chat tools. Best practices will be discussed to promote cooperative learning, which can enhance productive support and learning among fellow students and instructor. We will visit how to edit and create discussion topics, send emails and grade groups. Prerequisites: A SacCT course to work with during the exercises Basic understanding of the SacCT homepage and editing functions Basic knowledge of file and folder listing in the Macintosh or Windows environment.
SacCT: Evaluate Your Students Using the Assessment Tools	How well are your students learning what you've been teaching them? Evaluate your students in SacCT by using online quizzes or exams, or by setting up the assignment tool for students to submit assignments online. Topics for this workshop include: setting up SacCT assignments, submitting an assignment as a student, viewing and grading assignment submissions, setting up SacCT quizzes, taking a quiz as a student, viewing quiz results, editing quiz results and analyzing quiz reports. We will also discuss options you can implement as an instructor to make your online quizzes more secure. Requirement: A SacCT course to work with during the exercises Basic understanding of the SacCT homepage and editing functions Basic knowledge of file and folder listing in the Macintosh or Windows environment. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Individuals taking this workshop should have basic computer skills, knowledge of the Web, basic Web browser skills, and the ability to effectively work in the Windows or Macintosh OS environment. In addition, participants must have a SacCT course and a basic understanding of the SacCT homepage and the editing functions available in SacCT. Participants must have a SacLink account.
SacCT: Introduction to SacCT	This workshop is a hands-on overview of SacCT's features and capabilities. In this workshop you will learn about the various roles in a course, sample a course as a student, and create a plan to guide you in learning about and attending specific detail-oriented SacCT workshops. Prerequisites: Individuals taking this workshop should have basic computer skills, knowledge of the Web, basic Web browser skills, and the ability to effectively work in the Windows or Macintosh OS environment. In addition, participants must have a SacLink account.
SacCT: Manage Students, Point Values, and Final Grades with the Grade Book	The SacCT Grade Book is much more than a simple spreadsheet to keep track of student grades and point values. You can use it in creative ways, such as providing feedback to individual students, keeping track of student absences and section numbers, totaling quiz scores, and calculating final grades. Topics include: viewing your student roster, managing students, adding Grade Book columns, importing grades from Excel, and creating Grading Forms (rubrics). In addition, we will review scenarios to creatively use the Grade Book in real situations. Prerequisites: A SacCT course to work with during the exercises Basic understanding of the SacCT homepage and editing functions Basic knowledge of file and folder listing in the Macintosh or Windows environment.
SacCT: Quick Start	Get started with your SacCT course by learning how to use basic tools to set up and manage your course. You will learn the basics of maintaining a course, uploading documents, sending email and creating a class discussion. Requirement: Individuals taking this workshop should have basic computer skills, knowledge of the Web, basic Web browser skills, and the ability to effectively work in the Windows or Macintosh OS environment. In addition, participants must have a SacLink account.
Web Design & Editing
Cascading Style Sheets	Improve your Web editing skills by learning the basics of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). This workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of creating and editing style sheets. Topics include: what is a style sheet, style sheet syntax, different kinds of style sheets, using styles in Dreamweaver MX 2004 and resources for further exploration. Requirement: Individuals taking this workshop should have basic computer skills, knowledge of the Web, basic Web browser skills, and the ability to effectively work in the Windows or Macintosh OS X environment. Familiarity with HTML and a Web Editor, such as Dreamweaver, is highly recommended.
Dreamweaver: Introduction to Editing Web Pages	Want to learn how to create your own Web pages or brush up on your Web editing skills? Creating Web pages and managing your Web site with Dreamweaver is easier than you might think. This workshop introduces you to the Dreamweaver environment and its basic Web editing tools. Topics include: creating a new Web document, defining a site, adding new content and importing existing text from Microsoft Word, formatting text and inserting images. Prerequisites: Introduction to Web Accessibility. Individuals taking this workshop should also have basic computer skills, knowledge of the Web, basic Web browser skills, and the ability to effectively work in the Windows or Macintosh OS environment.
Dreamweaver: Links and Tables	Need to create a list of resources to other content on the Web? Want to find out how to control the layout of your Web site? This Dreamweaver workshop teaches you how to take advantage of the Web by adding hyperlinks and tables. Hyperlinks - links for short - allow your Web visitors to connect to additional Web pages in your site or to other sites on the Web. Tables help you arrange content and control spacing on your Web pages. Topics include: creating hyperlinks for text and images, inserting an e-mail hyperlink, generating an anchor and an associated hyperlink on the same page, and inserting and modifying tables. Requirement: Introduction to Web Accessibility. Individuals taking this workshop should also have a working knowledge of Dreamweaver, browsers, the Web and the ability to effectively work in the Windows or Macintosh OS environment. Participants will be expected to know how to perform all skills taught in the Dreamweaver: Introduction to Editing Web Pages workshop with little assistance.
Web Design: An Introduction	Are you new to Web design? Not sure how to update your Web site? This introductory workshop explains the Web design process at CSUS and contains useful tips to guide you through the creation and implementation of your Web pages. Requirement: none Prerequisites: none