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The Academic Computing Services Training Program
Academic Computing Services offers an extensive training program to help the members of the KU community gain confidence and skill in using information technology.The ACS training staff is joined by other ACS staff to teach a wide range of classes on Internet, office,and statistical software. Classes on new topics are added each semester.
All ACS classes are free to KU students, staff, and faculty. The general public is also welcome, but some classes are $75 for them.Most Internet classes are walk-in, while the majority of office and statistical classes require registration.Register by phone (785) 864-0494 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in person at 201 Computer Center during the same hours, or by e-mail to: acsworkshop@ukans.edu.
Some classes require prerequisites that are explained in the sidebar on this page. Other classes are pertinent only to those who work in a certain operating system, e.g., Windows, Mac OS, or UNIX.
Several Internet classes are designated as Slowpokes classes that are generally a half an hour longer than their standard counterparts for those who prefer learning at a more leisurely pace.
ACS classes are held in the Mac or PC classroom in the Computer Center Herb Harris Student Computing Lab in 202 Computer Center, the Computer Center Auditorium, or in the PC classroom in the Budig Hall Student Computer Lab in 10 Budig Hall.
The class descriptions in this publication give dates,
times, locations, and prerequisites as well as a URL to access the class handouts online, when available.
You can contact a trainer at 864-0467 or training@ukans.edu to help you determine which classes would best meet your needs.
ACS Internet classes are divided into four steps that take you from connecting to the Internet through publishing advanced Web sites on the Internet as described below:
Step 1: Get the big picture
The first class in the Internet series is an overview of connecting to the Internet in terms of what special software and/or additional computer setup are needed to access the Internet.
Step 2: Introduction to Internet services
Step 2 classes are hands-on introductions to Internet services: e-mail, Web browsing, and participating in electronic discussion groups.
Step 3:Provide Internet information and services
Step 3 includes several classes on Web authoring and publication as well as administering ListProc e-mail discussion lists.
Step 4 Sharpen your Web skills
Step 4 classes involve adding advanced features to Web sites. These include online forms, interactive content, and comprehensive Web programming, as well as turning a desktop computer into a server. Two classes on creating graphics are also included in this step.
ACS office and statistical software classes include Access (database), Excel (spreadsheet), PowerPoint
(presentation), SPSS (statistical), and UNIX and Windows (operating systems).
Other KU Information Technology Training
Lunch & Learn
In addition to our regular training program, ACS sponsors the Lunch & Learn series. Lunch & Learn is a twice-monthly showing of instructional videos on a wide variety of information technology topics produced by The Computer Channel, Inc. (CCI). The videos are shown from noon to one in the Computer Center auditorium. See page 7 and www.cc.ukans.edu/acs/cci for more information.
Both the CCI videos and multimedia CD-ROMs can be checked out from Anschutz Library.
The Libraries Workshop Series
The University of Kansas Libraries workshops introduce members of the KU community to many library and information resources that support teaching and research. Classes are free, open to all KU faculty, staff, and students, and require registration. See pages 13 and 14 and
www2.lib.ukans.edu/~instruction for more information.
Instructional Development and Support (IDS) workshops help faculty use technology in their teaching and research activities. IDS workshops are free, restricted to KU faculty and GTAs, and require registration. See page 12 and www.ukans.edu/~ids for more information.
IDS Workshops
WHAT THE PREREQUISITES MEAN
Many ACS classes require prerequisites. Some prerequisites are ACS classes, while others are skills or experience. We have defined these terms below so that you can choose which classes would benefit you the most.
"experience in a Windows environment"
Open a program from the Start button.
Locate a file using the Find command on the Start button (menu).
Double-click to open a document.
Create a new folder.
Rename a folder.
Manipulate an open window: resize and reposition the window and maximize, minimize,and restore the window.
Use the Start button to access the Control Panel.
Use the right mouse button to display a pop-up menu.
Locate and display the Properties dialog box for any desktop icon.
Exit a program and save a file with another name.
"experience in a Mac OS environment"
Locate a file using the Find command on the File menu.
Double-click to open a document.
Create a new folder.
Rename a folder.
Manipulate an open window: resize and reposition the window and maximize, minimize, and restore the window.
Access the Control Panel.
Locate and display the Get Info dialog box for any icon.
Exit a program and save a file with another name.
"word processing skills"
Open a file within a word processing program.
Navigate through the hierarchy of folders to locate a file or folder when opening or saving a file.
Select text: select a word, a sentence, and a block of text.
Apply bold, italics, and/or underline formats to selected text.
Copy and/or cut and paste text within a document.
Use the Help menu's Contents and Index command to get information on various topics.
Name and save a file, and select alternate file types as necessary.
Name and save a file, and select alternate file types as necessary.
"(class name) or equivalent skills"
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There are several options for identifying the skills and commands taught in a ACS class. You can refer to the individual class descriptions listed in this publication or online at www.cc.ukans.edu/acs/training. You are expected to know the commands and concepts listed within the descriptions for the prerequisite class.In most cases, you can also access the class handouts online at www.cc.ukans.edu/acs/docs and refer to the objectives listed on the front of the handout.
ACS site: www.cc.ukans.edu/acs
ACS training schedule: www.cc.ukans.edu/acs/training
ACS training listserve: Get the ACS class schedule weekly (including classes/sessions added during the semester) and other training news. Send e-mail to:
listproc@ukans.edu.The message should read:
SUB COMPUTER-TRAINING your name.
Replace your name with your name.