University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

ITS Technology Training Resources

On-Campus Resources

ITS Training at UM-Flint
Individual training consultations are available for faculty and staff (including student workers) on all of the technology software listed below; however, for most, no formal training classes will be scheduled.  Individual training consultations in new technologies such as Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows Vista operating system can be requested by contacting ITS Training.

  • Banner
    Computer-based training is available for Banner.  The Banner General Navigation training is required for all new users in the form of a self-paced computer-based tutorial (CBT).
  • Microsoft Office
    The free ITS workshops in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word) were discontinued in 2003 due to  budget cuts.   Students, faculty and staff who are having a specific problem while using one of the Microsoft Office software packages may call the ITS HelpDesk at (810) 766-6804 for assistance.  Faculty and staff may schedule a one-to-one consultation in the ITS Technology Center or your office.  Fee-based workshops are also available through ITCS at U-M Ann Arbor.  Online training is available through Microsoft (see below).
  • Multimedia
    • Blogging (UM-Flint Blogs utilizing WordPress MU)
    • Captivate
    • Flash
    • Photoshop
    • Podcasting
    • PowerPoint for Faculty
    • Video Production
  • Sharepoint
    ITS provides a Sharepoint collaboration portal for committees to share documents and discussions and for departmental intranets.  ITS can also provide a basic overview of how to use Sharepoint to the committee and also training for the site administrator.  Please visit http://portal.umflint.edu/ to view example sites and a listing of current sites.  Quicknote #56 has basic instructions for using Sharepoint.  To request a Sharepoint site, please use the form at http://www.umflint.edu/its/services/forms/webpage_request.htm.
  • Classroom Presentation Equipment
    In order to enhance our students' learning experience, ITS would like to invite faculty and staff to schedule a visit to any of the mediated classrooms for a hands-on demonstration of the Crestron MediaManager and Smart Cart presentation equipment that is available for classroom use. 
  • Web Development 
    • Adobe PDF
    • Content Management System (CMS) Training
      Please view the CMS instructional documents in the Webguide at http://www.umflint.edu/webguide/ for complete instructions and style tips for creating departmental web sites.  Individual training sessions can be scheduled by contacting ITS Training.
    • Forms Training
      Please view the FormAssembly instructional documents within the Webguide at http://www.umflint.edu/webguide/formassembly.htm for complete instructions and information on how to get started and apply for a login to FormAssembly.  Individual training sessions can be scheduled by contacting ITS Training
  • Other Resources 
    Additional ITS resources are available for faculty and staff (including student workers):
    • ITS Quicknotes
      The Quicknotes are an easy and fast way to learn campus-related technology.  For a complete listing of Quicknotes, please visit http://www.umflint.edu/its/document/quicknotes.htm.
    • ITS Technology Center
      Although there are few scheduled classes in technology, ITS staff and HelpDesk consultants are available to assist you with your computing projects.  Also, the ITS Technology Center has the resources to help you learn "How To" and personal assistance using any of the supported software on campus.  For complete details about the ITS Technology Center, please visit http://www.umflint.edu/its/services/labs/itstech.htm.
    • Library of QuickSource Guides
      In the ITS Technology Center, ITS has assembled resources that can be checked out by faculty and staff.  One recent addition is a variety of QuickSource Guides.  A few of the topics are:  Microsoft Office 2007: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word; Macintosh and more.  View the entire list of Quicksource Guides (must login with your uniqname@umflint.edu and LAN password).
    • One-on-One Training and Consulting
      Perhaps you'd like assistance with your project with a helpful coach by your side? Our consultants are comfortable helping you solve a particular problem one-on-one.  To set up an appointment or request more information, contact ITS Training (see the "Contact ITS Training" information on the right).
    • Special Request Training
      If your department or small group would like a training session exclusively for yourselves, let us know and ITS Training will help you locate technology training opportunities on campus or off-campus
Other Technology Training at UM-Flint


  • Technology Brown Bags
    Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching partners with ITS and Extended Learning to host "Technology Brown Bag" sessions throughout the year that introduce new technologies to the campus community.  These instructional sessions are recorded and made available online at http://ww2.umflint.edu/tclt/techbrownbag/ for anyone to view.  
  • Office of Extended Learning
    Training is available for faculty planning to teach online courses through the UM-Flint Online Program.  Please visit http://www.umflint.edu/oel/training.htm for more information on courses and registration.  Professional development online computer classes are available thru UM-Flint's Office of Extended Learning.  Please visit http://www.umflint.edu/oel/k12.htm for more information on professional development courses and to register.

 

 

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