As a recipient of equipment via the TACIT program, individuals also participate in specially targeted training sessions. These cover a variety of topics, each with the emphasis of providing fluency in technology skills which will enhance the teaching and learning process.

• Logistics
• Current Systems

• General TACIT Session Training Dates: October 26-30, 2009
• Selected Topics Training Dates: November 2-6, 2009
• Location: Weir Hall
• Training Registration Form

TACIT Training Itinerary

All TACIT computer recipients are required to attend a 1.5 hour General TACIT Training Session to take place during the week of October 26-30. Additional training sessions on a variety of topics will be offered the following week, November 2-6. All TACIT participants are encouraged to attend a minimum of two sessions of their choice during this follow-up week of training.

Using Blackboard to Create Safe Assignments to Detect Plagiarism - Monday, November 2nd, 9:00 AM
Participants in this workshop will learn to create and manage Assignments and SafeAssignments in Blackboard to allow students to submit papers/essays electronically. Any paper submitted as a SafeAssignment will automatically be checked for plagiarism, and a detailed plagiarism report will be returned to the instructor.

Introduction to the Blackboard Grade Center - Monday, November 2nd, 10:00 AM
As an instructor in Blackboard, you may have noticed that the old Blackboard Gradebook has now become the new Grade Center. While looking a bit different from the old version, this new version includes the same functionality plus many more features. This session will introduce you to the many features of the Grade Center, including weighting grades, dropping lowest scores, and creating custom Grade Center views.

iPhone - Monday, November 2nd, 2:00 PM
Get organized and be more productive by learning how to synchronize and manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and appointments on your iPhone and computers.

Protecting Your Data - Monday, November 2nd, 3:00 PM
Does your computer store data critical to performing your job and which, if lost in an accident or disaster, would be difficult, expensive, or impossible to replace? A survey of options for protecting your data easily and inexpensively.

Library Technology Update - Tuesday, November 3rd, 1:00 PM
Learn about the latest technologies and tools available to help you save time with your research. The session will briefly cover electronic resources, our new library browser toolbar, and quick tips about the library catalog.

Adobe Illustrator - Tuesday, November 3rd, 1:00 PM
This class will introduce the student to the basics of using Adobe Illustrator in graphic design.

Adobe Photoshop Basics- Tuesday, November 3rd, 2:30 PM
In this session, participants will learn the basics of editing images in Adobe Photoshop. Topics to be covered include: basic image manipulation, changing the size and resolution of an image, cropping and rotating an image, applying color correction, using filters such as blur and sharpen, cleaning up old photographs, selection techniques, and using layers.

iTunes U - Wednesday, November 4th, 9:00 AM
What is iTunes U? How can it be of benefit to me in my classes? Come and learn about The University of Mississippi on iTunes U.

Creating Blackboard Tests, Assessments, and Surveys - Wednesday, November 4th, 9:00 AM
Learn about the different types of assessment tools in Blackboard. Instructors will learn how to create online tests and surveys including using the Pool Manager in Blackboard. This workshop includes Test Manager, Survey Manager, and Pool Manager. In addition, electronic test banks from the textbook publisher can be uploaded into the Pool Manager to build a repertoire of questions that can be used for future test building.

Online Meetings Using Wimba - Wednesday, November 4th, 10:00 AM
Wimba is the free online conferencing tool available through Blackboard and Angel here at Ole Miss. Wimba allows any number of people to meet online using video, audio, and file sharing over the internet. The newest version of Wimba allows any meeting to be easily recorded, and replayed later, or saved as an mp4 file. This Wimba workshop will briefly review the Wimba online meeting tool. We will review recent improvements to Wimba’s audio and video features. We will talk about how other instructors at Ole Miss are using Wimba in their classroom. Contact Randy Uncapher (915-1491) for more details or with questions about this workshop.

Library Technology Update - Wednesday, November 4th, 1:00 PM
Learn about the latest technologies and tools available to help you save time with your research. The session will briefly cover electronic resources, our new library browser toolbar, and quick tips about the library catalog.

Social Networking - Wednesday, November 4th, 2:00 PM
Facebook, Twitter, and other online social media have attracted the attention of students and faculty alike. The voluntary participation and self-organizing qualities of these networks has prompted reactions ranging from suspicion to acceptance. Even as parts of the University have begun exploring ways to incorporate these networks into their communication plans, the debate is still open as to how successful they will be. This seminar will be an open discussion of realistic goals, basic advice, and of the strengths and challenges that attendees have experienced in bringing social media into their workplace.

iTunes U - Wednesday, November 4th, 3:00 PM
What is iTunes U? How can it be of benefit to me in my classes? Come and learn about The University of Mississippi on iTunes U.

Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts (Mac Users) - Thursday, November 5th, 9:30 AM
Want to learn tips, tricks, and shortcuts to make your life easier and more productive? Then come to this workshop. We'll be presenting ways to speed up common tasks using a combination of keyboard shortcuts and helpful tips.

Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts (Windows Users) - Thursday, November 5th, 11:00 AM
Want to learn tips, tricks, and shortcuts to make your life easier and more productive? Then come to this workshop. We'll be presenting ways to speed up common tasks using a combination of keyboard shortcuts and helpful tips.

Creating and Publishing Enhanced Podcasts using GarageBand (Mac Users) - Thursday, November 5th, 1:00 PM
Participants will learn to create enhanced podcasts with still images, slides, audio, web links and more. Podcasts will be created hands-on using GarageBand. The final portion of this workshop will provide information on uploading podcasts to The University of Mississippi on iTunes U.

Creating and Publishing Podcasts using Audacity (Windows Users) - Thursday, November 5th, 2:30 PM
Participants will learn to create podcasts. Podcasts will be created hands-on using Audacity. The final portion of this workshop will provide information on uploading podcasts to The University of Mississippi on iTunes U.

Registration is required.