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The following are online professional development resources for SCS employees specific to information technology.  Included are in-house presentations converted for browser review and links to Internet-based training.  

Basics of Computers

ACTDEN Overview of Computers and Windows ... online tutorial of computer basics and the Windows operating system.
How To's ... basic and thorough list of common questions on using computers including how to keep the computer working, organizing e-mail, buying a new computer, what viruses are, and much more.  Maintained by AARP online.
Kathy Shrock Slide Shows ... short presentations on using the Internet (searching, website selection, creating a homepage), Introduction to Computing, and the roles of Library/Media Specialists.

Internet ... Browsing and Webpage Design

Help Web ... a guide to getting started on the Internet.
Kathy Shrock Slide Shows ... short presentations on using the Internet (searching, website selection, creating a homepage), Introduction to Computing, and the roles of Library/Media Specialists.
Learn the Net ... a field guide on using the Internet for beginners and up.

Applications

Microsoft Applications:

Access

Access 2007 Online Courses (self-paced with audio reinforcement)
Access 2003 (Microsoft) Courses ... a series of courses by Microsoft  for Access 2003 from the basics of a database to reporting and manipulating your data.  An audio component reinforces the printed information.

Excel

Microsoft Excel 2007 Online Courses (self-paced with audio reinforcement)
Interactive Excel 2003 to 2007 Reference Guide ... a Flash site that allows you do click on a simulated Excel 2003 Toolbar and then see where the same resource is located on a simulated Excel 2007 Ribbon.
Excel ... basic overview and worksheets
Excel (Microsoft) Courses ... a series of courses by Microsoft for Excel 2003 from the basics of what a spreadsheet is to creating charts to creating advanced macros.  An audio component reinforces the printed information.

FrontPage

FrontPage 2003 (Microsoft) Courses ... a series of courses by Microsoft for FrontPage 2003 from the basics of what a web page is to creating a web page to posting one on the Internet.  An audio component reinforces the printed information.

Office

Amherst Central School Resources ... download and upzip tutorial videos on several applications (Excel, PowerPoint) along with rubrics and templates.
PowerPoint
PowerPoint 2007 Online Courses (self-paced with audio reinforcement)
Interactive PowerPoint 2003 to 2007 Reference Guide ... a Flash site that allows you do click on a simulated PowerPoint 2003 Toolbar and then see where the same resource is located on a simulated PowerPoint 2007 Ribbon.
PowerPoint 2003 (Microsoft) Courses ... a series of courses by Microsoft for PowerPoint 2003 from the basics of creating a presentation to more advanced functions.  An audio component reinforces the printed information.
PowerPointAnswers.Com ... online articles and tips on making presentations.
PowerPoint, Basics ... a good article focusing on the content vs. the technology.  Sounds tips on using Microsoft PowerPoint.  Provided by TechLearning.Com
PowerPoint Basics ... online tutorial developed the University of Pennsylvania Library.
PowerPoint for Educators ... links to PowerPoint tips, downloadable manuals, and suggested third party programs to enhance PowerPoint.
PowerPoint Hints and Tips ... includes help with adding online components and presentation suggestions, in addition to using PowerPoint.  Provided by Ivojo Multimedia Ltd.
PowerPoint Tips ... a long list of tips including shortcuts.  As there is no index with this page, use the Find feature of your browser to quickly search for a topic.

Publisher

Publisher 2003 (Microsoft) Courses ... a series of courses by Microsoft for Publisher 2003 from the basics of creating a variety of publication formats to more advanced options.  An audio component reinforces the printed information.

Word

Microsoft Word 2007 Online Courses (self-paced with audio reinforcement)
Interactive Word 2003 to 2007 Reference Guide ... a Flash site that allows you do click on a simulated Word 2003 Toolbar and then see where the same resource is located on a simulated Word 2007 Ribbon.
Word 2003 (Microsoft) Courses ... a series of courses by Microsoft for Word 2003 including formatting the look of a document, mail merge, tables, adding graphics, and much more.  An audio component reinforces the printed information.
Word Tips ... a long list of tips including shortcuts.  As there is no index with this page, use the Find feature of your browser to quickly search for a topic.

Other Non-Microsoft Applications

Inspiration and Kidspiration Online Workshop ... why use a Visual or Graphical Organizer? How to use Inspiration or Kidspiration.  Resources and examples of use.

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