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TECH-niques Newsletter

September 2008

 

 

Technology Tip

Export Class Roster in WebAdvisor to Excel Spreadsheet
Converting your WebAdvisor roster to an Excel document is helpful in managing grades, attendance, cross-checking with Campus Cruiser and/or Online@HCC course rosters, and keeping track of other course related tasks. Here’s a set of simple instructions that describes how to export your class roster in WebAdvisor to a Microsoft Excel document.

Access the manual at: http://pds.hccfl.edu/pds/tutorials/webAdvisor/ExportRoster.pdf

 

Website of the month

Microsoft at work
Better, faster, smarter

Today’s computer systems have a lot of tools that can make our daily work “better, faster and smarter.” But, usually we don’t know how to use these tools and may not even know they exist. To get familiar with all these advantages, Microsoft has created a powerful website full of tutorials, articles and information. Access the following link, and you will find amazing information.

http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/default.mspx

 

Professional Development

Upcoming Conferences
Innovations Conference 2009, Reno-Tahoe, Nevada March 15-18

Innovations 2009 is the premier event for professionals dedicated to improving organizational teaching and learning, and discovering new approaches for enhancing the community college experience. The conference provides a tremendous forum for collaboration among academic experts and leading community college professionals, while granting participants exclusive access to the most inventive and thought-provoking programs from around the world.

http://www.league.org/i2009/

 

Webcast of the Month

How to log into Online@HCC
If you are interested in teaching or taking a distance learning class at HCC view the following video. Whether you are a faculty member or student, the video will clarify many questions you may have about the learning management system utilized for Online@HCC. The video provides helpful instructions for first time users logging into Online@HCC.

Access the Video at: http://hccstreaming.hccfl.edu/pubpoint/eCampus/onlineHCC/Log-in.wmv

For additional support about Online@HCC for Instructors or Students please click on the following link:

https://d2.parature.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=4487

 

PDWS Website Feature

Fall 2008 Training Schedule
In addition to the Fall 2008 training schedule and online registration system included on the PDWS website, you now have access to a printer-friendly schedule.  Included in this document is information regarding additional PDWS products and services.

Found at :http://pds.hccfl.edu/pds/Files/Fall2008TrainingSchedule.pdf

 

 

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