ACU Training Center

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ACU Training Center

• May 2008
• Newsletter

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New Files and Drop Box System

• New system in place by Fall 2008.
• Beta testing available in Summer 2 session.
• Introductory training begins second week of May.
• Hands-on, instructor-led workshops, and online
  videos available in June.

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Collage Issues on Mac Resolved

• Problem timeouts and uploading files using
  Leopard OS.
• Solution
• In Collage, click on Preferences.
• Select the Workstation button on the left.
• Automatically store copy of work files on
  server should be set to No.
• Click Apply, then click Close.
• Log out and quit Firefox.

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Summer Workshops

• The Training Center is now offering summer
  workshops to employees and off-campus
  individuals/businesses.
• Topics include
• Podcasting
• iPhone/iTouch Basics
• File Storage System on myACU
• Adobe Photoshop
• and much more!

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CRP Help Documents

• The Computer Replacement Program offers two
  documents to help you transition to your new
  computer.
• Your New Mac
• Your New PC

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Terminating Modem Pool

• Modem pool will no longer be accessible for
  off-campus, Internet dial-up users as of June 1,
  2008.

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iPhone/iTouch Introduction

• Introductory session will be offered for all
  faculty and staff on May 6th at 130pm in the
  Adams Center Classroom.
• Find out how these instruments will be used in
  the Fall of 2008.
• The summer workshop schedule will be available on
  the Training Center website in June.

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Blackberry vs. iPhone

• Tasks/to-dos
• Blackberry syncs with Outlook.
• iPhone doesnt have this feature yet. There are
  online versions available.
• Notes
• Blackberry syncs with Outlook.
• iPhone available only on the iPhone does not
  sync with any desktop program.

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Blackberry vs. iPhone (cont.)

• Email
• Blackberry Use Google application
• iPhone Application works well iPhone email
  messages look like messages in email
  applications filing email is easier
• Both sync with the server, have full access to
  all email, show attachments, download messages in
  the background, and have new mail notification

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Blackberry vs. iPhone

• Web browsing
• iPhones web browser is more fully functional.
• Applications on the device
• Blackberry can purchase many applications that
  dont require any network access to run.
• iPhone currently limited to applications that
  come with the iPhone or that are web accessible.

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Blackberry vs. iPhone (cont.)

• Wireless
• Both devices can use our wireless network or
  ATTs cell phone network.
• GPS
• One Blackberry model has true GPS for location
  and turn-by-turn directions
• Google maps has a proximity locator that you
  can use with the iPhone
• The next version of iPhone is expected to have
  GPS, but there is no confirmed release date.

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Blackberry vs. iPhone

• Music/Podcasts
• Both have the ability to listen to music.
• The iPhone has an advantage by using iTunes.
  Syncing music, podcasts, or videos, etc. is much
  easier than on a Blackberry.
• Camera
• Both have a camera. The Blackberry that has GPS
  does not have a camera.

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Techno Tuesdays and Fridays

• These open lab sessions are available to help you
  one-on-one with web publishing, media, and
  podcasting questions.
• Techno Tuesday - weekly on Tuesdays from 3-5pm.
• Techno Tuesday on Friday weekly on Fridays from
  2-5pm.
• Both sessions are held in the Adams Center
  Faculty Training lab.

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New Vendor

• Use ScholarBuys.com for your work-at-home license
  needs.
• Receive discounts on popular applications like
  Office 2007, Office 2008, etc.
• Contact Robin Sommers for questions
• 877.999.9294
• info_at_scholarbuys.com

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Upcoming Training Sessions

• iPhone/iTouch Introduction, May 6
• New File Storage System Intro, May 8(Important
  for Faculty members who use drop boxes.)
• Podcasting 101, May 14
• Legal Services Contracting 101, May 14
• Collage Introduction May 15
• Office 2008 (Mac) May 21
• BYOW (Bring Your Own Work) Lab May 28
• Reviewing Registrars Forms May 29

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Your Opinion Counts

• Take the Training Center Survey to voice you
  opinion about what classes are offered and what
  time best fits your schedule.

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Contact the ACU Training Center

• View the Training Center website for an
  up-to-date class schedule.
• www.acu.edu/training
• Questions or Suggestions?
• training_at_acu.edu
• Kristy Strickland, Ext. 2962