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Technology Plan 2005-2010

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

All trainings and assessments will be given by
Nancy Silva, CTAP Program Coordinator
Phone: (530) 532-5713

Classes are open to everyone
No cost for BCOE employees - $40.00 for District employees

Check the Professional Development Calendar (located off the BCOE Home Page)
for available courses and/or registration information

Instructions on how to use the Online Registration in the Professional Dev. Calendar

To view the above instructions you will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader.
If you do not have this reader, click here for a free version of Acrobat Reader.

Adobe Acrobat

This three-hour training will introduce the many features of Adobe Acrobat. This program is used for creating and modifying forms, creating files for all users to access regardless of the software installed on their computers.

Topics covered include:
Class will review how to create and convert documents into the PDF format as well as many other new features available with Adobe 6.0.

Prerequisites: This class is mandatory for any user who wishes to install the program on a BCOE computer.

Register Now!

Intermediate Outlook

This three-hour class will introduce using the Outlook Calendar, Tasks, Notes and Contacts. The benefits of using these programs make Outlook a powerful management tool.

Topics covered include:
Voting buttons, using categories, journal entries, setting permissions, and modifying column headings.

Prerequisites: Completion or knowledge of items covered in Introduction to Outlook

Register Now!

Beginning Word

This three-hour class is for new users of Microsoft Word or those making the transition from another word processing program.

Topics covered include:
Document creation, default settings, margins, menus and toolbars, working with fonts, cut, copy and paste, bullets and numbering, printing and saving documents.

Prerequisite: None

Register Now!

Intermediate Word

This three-hour class will expand on the basic features covered in the beginning class.

Topics covered include:
Using templates and wizards find and replace, creating and editing complex text formats, setting tabs, inserting and formatting graphics, using format painter, page numbering and other features in Word.

Prerequisite: Familiarity with items covered in Beginning Word

Register Now!

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

This three-hour class introduces users to Excel as a powerful spreadsheet application.

Topics covered include:
Overview of spreadsheets, vocabulary, creating workbooks, working with cells, formatting, writing simple formulas.

Prerequisites: None

Register Now!

Intermediate Excel

This three-hour class will introduce additional features in Microsoft Excel that will allow employees to get the most out of the program.

Topics covered include:
Inserting comments, naming ranges, cell validation and restriction, and conditional formatting.

Prerequisites: Users should be familiar with items covered in the introductory course

Register Now!

PowerPoint

This three-hour class will show you how to create dynamic presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint software.

Topics covered include:
The basics of putting a presentation together, using graphics, adding transitions and special effects, adding sound, making your presentation portable along with a variety of printing options.

Prerequisite: None

Register Now!

Advanced Word

This three-hour class will expand on the basic features covered in the intermediate class.

Topics covered include:
Learn how to create professional looking flyers and handouts with a variety of Word desktop publishing tools, templates, and wizards.

Prerequisite: Users should be familiar with items covered with items covered in the introductory and intermediate courses.

Register Now!

Advanced Excel

This three-hour class will introduce use of Microsoft Excel as a database source for mail merge.

Topics covered include:
Tips and tricks to make work flow faster and easier.

Prerequisite: Users should be familiar with items covered in the introductory and intermediate courses.

Register Now!

Basic Outlook

This three-hour class will teach the basics of using Outlook 2003.

Topics covered include:
A wide range of functions that assist with professional development communications and scheduling needs.

Prerequisite: None

Register Now!

For more information

Contact:
Nancy Silva - CTAP Program Coordinator
Butte County Office of Education
5 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: (530) 532-5713
Fax: (530) 532-5828
Email: nsilva@bcoe.org




	Educational Support Audiovisual After School BTSA / Credentialing CDL Child Development Computer Training Data Designated Subject Credential English Language Learners Health and Prevention Library Direct Support MAA Mathematics Reading Technology in Curriculum "Where children come first."	Home \| Tech Tips \| Website Wednesday \| Handouts & Manuals Technology Plan 2005-2010 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS All trainings and assessments will be given by Nancy Silva, CTAP Program Coordinator Phone: (530) 532-5713 Classes are open to everyone No cost for BCOE employees - $40.00 for District employees Adobe Acrobat \| Intermediate Outlook \| Beginning Word \| Intermediate Word Beginning Excel \| Intermediate Excel \| PowerPoint \| Advanced Word Advanced Excel \| Basic Outlook Check the Professional Development Calendar (located off the BCOE Home Page) for available courses and/or registration information Instructions on how to use the Online Registration in the Professional Dev. Calendar To view the above instructions you will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this reader, click here for a free version of Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat This three-hour training will introduce the many features of Adobe Acrobat. This program is used for creating and modifying forms, creating files for all users to access regardless of the software installed on their computers. Topics covered include: Class will review how to create and convert documents into the PDF format as well as many other new features available with Adobe 6.0. Prerequisites: This class is mandatory for any user who wishes to install the program on a BCOE computer. Register Now! Back to top Intermediate Outlook This three-hour class will introduce using the Outlook Calendar, Tasks, Notes and Contacts. The benefits of using these programs make Outlook a powerful management tool. Topics covered include: Voting buttons, using categories, journal entries, setting permissions, and modifying column headings. Prerequisites: Completion or knowledge of items covered in Introduction to Outlook Register Now! Back to top Beginning Word This three-hour class is for new users of Microsoft Word or those making the transition from another word processing program. Topics covered include: Document creation, default settings, margins, menus and toolbars, working with fonts, cut, copy and paste, bullets and numbering, printing and saving documents. Prerequisite: None Register Now! Back to top Intermediate Word This three-hour class will expand on the basic features covered in the beginning class. Topics covered include: Using templates and wizards find and replace, creating and editing complex text formats, setting tabs, inserting and formatting graphics, using format painter, page numbering and other features in Word. Prerequisite: Familiarity with items covered in Beginning Word Register Now! Back to top Introduction to Microsoft Excel This three-hour class introduces users to Excel as a powerful spreadsheet application. Topics covered include: Overview of spreadsheets, vocabulary, creating workbooks, working with cells, formatting, writing simple formulas. Prerequisites: None Register Now! Back to top Intermediate Excel This three-hour class will introduce additional features in Microsoft Excel that will allow employees to get the most out of the program. Topics covered include: Inserting comments, naming ranges, cell validation and restriction, and conditional formatting. Prerequisites: Users should be familiar with items covered in the introductory course Register Now! Back to top PowerPoint This three-hour class will show you how to create dynamic presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint software. Topics covered include: The basics of putting a presentation together, using graphics, adding transitions and special effects, adding sound, making your presentation portable along with a variety of printing options. Prerequisite: None Register Now! Back to top Advanced Word This three-hour class will expand on the basic features covered in the intermediate class. Topics covered include: Learn how to create professional looking flyers and handouts with a variety of Word desktop publishing tools, templates, and wizards. Prerequisite: Users should be familiar with items covered with items covered in the introductory and intermediate courses. Register Now! Back to top Advanced Excel This three-hour class will introduce use of Microsoft Excel as a database source for mail merge. Topics covered include: Tips and tricks to make work flow faster and easier. Prerequisite: Users should be familiar with items covered in the introductory and intermediate courses. Register Now! Back to top Basic Outlook This three-hour class will teach the basics of using Outlook 2003. Topics covered include: A wide range of functions that assist with professional development communications and scheduling needs. Prerequisite: None Register Now! Back to top For more information Contact: Nancy Silva - CTAP Program Coordinator Butte County Office of Education 5 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 Phone: (530) 532-5713 Fax: (530) 532-5828 Email: nsilva@bcoe.org

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