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Feb. 2013 Workshops

Canvas Assist Training

Learn how to use Canvas TMCC’s new LMS system as an assist to your traditional face-to-face course. In this session you will learn how to upload files, create announcements, and post grades. This training is only intended for those who are NOT teaching online. If you are teaching online you must complete all three Canvas trainings
Date: 02/04/2013
Time: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: RDMT 204
Instructor: Brandy Scarnati

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Canvas Assist Training

Learn how to use Canvas TMCC’s new LMS system as an assist to your traditional face-to-face course. In this session you will learn how to upload files, create announcements, and post grades. This training is only intended for those who are NOT teaching online. If you are teaching online you must complete all three Canvas trainings
Date: 02/06/2013
Time: 12: 30 PM–2:30 PM
Location: RDMT 204
Instructor: Brandy Scarnati

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Canvas Drop-in Session A

Have specific questions, stop by and get one on one help. Something just isn't working the way you think it should, let's figure it out. Grades - hmm always seems to be a glitch, have you seen the speed grader? Come stop by and stump me with a question or we can work with the collaboration tools, it's up to you.
Date: 02/15/2013
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Sierra 101
Instructor: Brandy Scarnati

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Canvas Drop-in Session B

Have specific questions, stop by and get one on one help. Something just isn't working the way you think it should, let's figure it out. Grades - hmm always seems to be a glitch, have you seen the speed grader? Come stop by and stump me with a question or we can work with the collaboration tools, it's up to you.
Date: 02/20/2013
Time: 12 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Brandy Scarnati

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Creating WORD/PDF Documents and Forms for the Web (Part 1) Full

Most PDF files begin as Word documents. This class is recommended for all TMCC web content providers who post PDF documents and forms to our website. This workshop will cover Microsoft Word styles, meta data, tables, tips and recommendations for building well-structured TMCC branded documents and forms that will then be converted into PDF files and fillable forms for the Web. Note: This class is part 1 of a 2 part series. Part 2 will cover how to create a fillable PDF form your branded Word files.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL, THE NEXT PART 1 WORKSHOP WILL BE MARCH 1
Date: 02/19/2013
Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Cal Anderson and Beverly Bavaro

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Creating WORD/PDF Documents and Forms for the Web (Part 2) Room Change

This workshop is recommended for all TMCC web content providers who post PDF documents and forms to our website. This workshop will cover using Adobe Acrobat Professional to convert Microsoft Word files into web friendly PDF documents and fillable forms for the Web. This class is part 2 of a 2 part series.
REQUIRMENT: Attendees must have taken the part 1 workshop prior to attending this session.SPACE LIMITED, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: 02/26/2013
Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: RDMT 204
Instructor: Cal Anderson and Beverly Bavaro

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Customizing Google Email

Ready for the next step in using Google email? Learn how to use the Google labs features that allow you to customize your emails to better meet your needs. Learn how to stop an email from being sent, change your default fonts and more great stuff!
This workshop is an intermediate level Google training.
Date: 02/27/2013
Time: 3 p.m.–4 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Sandy Davis, Professional Development Trainer

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Designing Writing Assignments

This workshop will focus on developing assignments with clear goals, engaging contexts, and identifiable audiences. Participants can expect to read several model assignments and to leave the workshop with a draft of an assignment that they can use in one of their own classes. Discussion will include linking writing to critical thinking and cognitive and language development in students.
Date: 02/12/2013
Time: 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 255
Instructor: Michelle Montoya, Writing Center Coordinator

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Designing Writing Assignments

This workshop will focus on developing assignments with clear goals, engaging contexts, and identifiable audiences. Participants can expect to read several model assignments and to leave the workshop with a draft of an assignment that they can use in one of their own classes. Discussion will include linking writing to critical thinking and cognitive and language development in students.
Date: 02/28/2013
Time: 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Michelle Montoya, Writing Center Coordinator

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Excel 2010 - Data Management

Learn how to use Excel 2010 spreadsheets to create a database and then sort, filter format and subtotal!
Date: 02/27/2013
Time: 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Sandy Davis, Training Consultant

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Great Minds Don't Think Alike - Strategies for Reaching Out to Diverse Learners

Interested in learning how to reach all students in your classroom? We don't all learn alike! By attending, you will be able to (1) understand how your personal learning style affects your teaching style (2) recognize different kinds of learning styles in a classroom (3) design curriculum and assessment plans so that diverse learning needs are met in any subject area.
Date: 02/26/2013
Time: 4 p.m.–6 p.m.
Location: RDMT 256
Instructor: Cheryl Woehr, Charlotte Cox

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P-card Training - Required

This is a REQUIRED course for cardholders regarding the Payment Net purchasing card management.
Date: 02/08/2013
Time: 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Location: Edison 106
Instructor: Saloma Helget

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Painless Performance Improvement

Real change only happens when the decision to change comes from the person doing the changing. This workshop will help supervisors focus on performance, not attitude, learn how to intervene rather than confront and recognize common sidetracks. Participants will view an entertaining "Painless Performance Improvement" video that gives practical information with a smile.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. WE ARE UNABLE TO HANDLE ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS.
Date: 02/21/2013
Time: 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Michele Meador and Rich Olson

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Using Canvas to Grade Writing Assignments

Speed Grader in Canvas helps instructors grade papers right in the learning management system (LMS), reducing grading time substantially. Learn how to create a rubric and assign point values for quick and easy grading as well as include comments right in the document using Crocodoc.
Date: 02/13/2013
Time: 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Sierra 101
Instructor: Michelle Montoya, Writing Center Coordinator

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Using Canvas to Grade Writing Assignments

Speed Grader in Canvas helps instructors grade papers right in the learning management system (LMS), reducing grading time substantially. Learn how to create a rubric and assign point values for quick and easy grading as well as include comments right in the document using Crocodoc.
Date: 02/21/2013
Time: 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: RDMT 211
Instructor: Michelle Montoya, Writing Center Coordinator

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