Current Workshops

We are currently offering a variety of workshops through Human Resources. You may view the HR workshop schedule and register for the HR workshops at http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/HR/master_hrweb/regform.htm.

Previous Workshops

Spring 2008

Introduction to PRS Clickers
Monday, January 14, 11am-Noon, Weir 107
Presented by Julie Weiss, Interwrite
If you would like to learn about clickers, also known as personal response systems, this is the workshop to attend. What are clickers? How can they be used in a classroom? What benefits will I get from using them? All of these questions and more will be answered.

Advanced Clickers
Monday, January 14, 1:30-3:00pm, Weir 107
Presented by: Julie Weiss, Interwrite
This workshop is for instructors that are already using or are planning to use clickers in their classrooms and have questions about the basics: importing/managing rosters, saving/transporting data between computers, general problems, etc. More advanced topics, such as using a Master Clicker, will also be covered.

Fall 2007

Technology Enhancement Week 2007
September 10th-14th

Some of the workshops to be offered are Introduction to Blackboard, Using the Blackboard Gradebook, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Mathematica, Statistics for Dissertations (and other research), Editing Digital Video, Using Clickers, and Creating Podcasts. The complete workshop schedule is now available. Registration is required.

Summer 2007:

"Introduction to Clickers"
9:00-10:00 am
Friday, June 22

"Advanced Clickers/Clicker User Group Meeting"
10:30-Noon
Friday, June 22

Spring 2007:

Basic/Intermediate Clicker Workshop
9:30-11:00 am
Friday, March 23rd
This workshop is for faculty that are using clickers for the first time this semester or are planning to use clickers in an upcoming semester. If you have questions about the basics: importing/managing rosters, saving/transporting data between computers, general problems, etc., please plan to attend this workshop.

Advanced Clicker Workshop
1:00-2:30pm
Friday, March 23rd
This workshop is for faculty that are comfortable using clickers in their classrooms but want to expand their knowledge into other areas, such as using a master clickers, etc.

Fall 2006:

Key Innovations: Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Windows Vista
September 21st, 2006
This workshop will provide a preview of the new features and functionality in Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Windows Vista. Specifically, it will include previews of the new interface and navigation, as well as application-specific innovations designed to enhance productivity.
This workshop is sponsored by Tina McMechen, Thomson Course Technology and facilitated by David Norris, Microsoft Business Productivity
Advisor.
Session 1: 10:30am-Noon
Session 2: 1:30-3:00pm
Session 3: 3:00-4:30pm

Academic Technology Enhancement Week
September 5th-8th, 2006
Some of the workshops to be offered are Introduction to Blackboard, Using the Blackboard Gradebook, PowerPoint, Introduction to High Performance Computing and the MCSR, Creating DVDs, Dreamweaver, Virus Free Computing, and more. The complete workshop schedule is posted here.

Fall 2005:

Academic Technology Enhancement Week
September 12th-16th, 2005
For a current listing of the classes that will be offered during this week, please visit www.olemiss.edu/depts/ftdc/training/falltraining2005.html.

Microsoft Workshops
Thursday, September 8th, 2005
Representatives from Microsoft will be presenting the following workshops on campus:
-9am Productivity (Office, Tablet PC, OneNote, Encarta)
-10:15am Mobility solutions and integration (wireless technologies, smart technology)
-11:30am Security & Windows Manageability
Please respond to tmc@olemiss.edu by August 24 if you or others in your department are interested in attending. The location for the event will be determined based on the number of people interested in attending.

Security Awareness Training
September 27th, 9:00am and 2:00pm
In an effort to enhance the security of data and systems within the University, the Office of Information Technology (IT) will conduct a security awareness training session for employees who are authorized to access, store, and maintain confidential data. This session will be coordinated by David Drewrey in his role as Campus Security Coordinator together with the IT Helpdesk and SAP Support Team. Many UM departments necessarily access and accumulate information about faculty, staff, students and external entities for the purposes of daily business. Departments and individuals that manage electronic information are responsible for safeguarding this information from improper access or disclosure. Accordingly, the security awareness training sessions will focus on helping employees understand their security-related responsibilities and providing practical strategies for safeguarding systems and data. Two training sessions will be held on September 27 at 9:00am and 2:00pm in the Nutt auditorium (Old Education Autitorium). To Register for one of these sessions, please visit http://www.olemiss.edu/projects/sap/trngcal/september2005.html