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Workshops
IT Training Sessions
IT Services is offering a selection of training sessions throughout the school year in the following areas:
iLife
MS Office
BCeSIS
NovaCom
SiteCore
IT Training Sessions are available online and can be found in BookingCentral. Registration is now open.
Any questions concerning the sessions should be directed to the IT Service Desk at 604 903 3484.
To register for any of the workshops, click this link to Booking Central.
Below is a brief summary of IT technology workshops being offered:
Need Inspiration?
All Staff
Explore powerful mind-mapping software available for both MAC and PC, master
organized thinking with this application.
Site Core: Intro 1
All Staff
Intro 1 provides an introduction to making a staff website. You will set up and organize
your site. You will also learn how to put text information on the site and how to make
links to external sites.
Site Core: Intro 2
All staff who have previously completed the Intro 1 session.
Intro 2 focuses on enhancing your staff website by using the Sitecore media library.
Your site will be more attractive, interesting and dynamic as you learn to add images,
pdf files, movies and more.
Back to Basics: Windows XP
All Staff
This session will introduce staff to some Windows basics such as using the mouse,
manipulating objects on the screen, opening and closing applications, the Start menu,
and a brief tour around some accessory programs that come free with Windows.
Windows Movie Maker
All Staff
Windows Movie Maker makes it easy for just about anyone to make movies on their
computer. Just build your storyboard, edit your clips, add music, and you'll have your
first movie ready to go!
iTeach iMovie & uLearn (Mac only)
Users who are familiar with Macs
Let your inner Spielberg out! Create and edit movie clips using iMovie. You will learn
effects, transitions, composition etc. to turn any movie into Oscar worthy material! Mac
platform only.
Back to Basics: Safari
Users who are familiar with Macs
The session is designed for users who are new to using the Internet on a Mac
computer. Learn to search the World Wide Web using Safari (a Mac-based web
browser), download images, save favourite websites, and much, much more!
iTeach GarageBand & uLearn (Mac only)
Users who are familiar with Macs
GarageBand, the mighty king of all Mac applications, the one that can turn you into an
instant "Idol"! Learn GarageBand and bring your questions! Mac platform only.
Word 2003: Intermediate Formatting
All Staff who have previously completed the Basic Formatting series
Explore some of the more advanced features of Word. These features will add to your
skills with Word!
Excel 2003: Basics
All Staff
An Introduction to Excel 2003. The session is a pre-requisite for all other Excel 2003
sessions.
BCeSIS Teacher Assistant
Teachers with BCeSIS access
Explore some of the useful functions of the Teacher Assistant Module - there's more
than just Attendance! Or come and bring your questions!
For teachers presently using BCeSIS only.
NovaCom Essentials: First Class 9 (for Windows users)
All Windows users
Learn to log on, change passwords, tour the desktop, work with messages and
attachments and use the directory.
Excel 2003: Introduction to Spreadsheets
All Staff who have previously completed the Excel 2003 Basic session.
Tired of doing those calculations in your head? Excel is a powerful yet easy to use
spreadsheet program you can use to generate graphs, perform calculations and
manipulate data. This session will cover the spreadsheet part of Excel.
Word 2003: Artistic Elements
All Staff (Basic Word knowledge required)
Take a detailed look at all the features that the Draw toolbar has to offer. Session to
include inserting and editing AutoShapes, clipart, images, textboxes, WordArt, and
charts. Learn how to incorporate all of these elements into your documents.
Excel 2003: Introduction to Databases
All Staff who have previously completed the Excel 2003 Basic session.
Excel is a powerful, yet easy to use Database application. This session will take you
through the basics of managing a database such as creating, sorting, formatting etc.
The session will cover databases only.
BCeSIS Reports Review
BCeSIS users who have previously completed the Reports training session.
The BCeSIS reports module is a very powerful tool. This session will provide a
refresher for users who would like to further explore it's possibilities.
Comic Life (Mac)
Users who are familiar with Macs
Were you a fan of Archie comics, Lucky Luke or Tintin as a child? Wish you could
create your own comics? Comic Life is an application for anyone who likes to express
themselves creatively, for the sheer ease of bringing digital photos to life.
iTeach iPhoto & uLearn (Mac only)
Users who are familiar with Macs
Want to finally be able to create that X-mas or end-of-year slideshow? Come and learn
how to use iPhoto.
Excel 2003: Introduction to Graphing
All Staff who have previously completed the Excel 2003 Basic session.
Excel is a powerful Graphing application. This session will take users through the
basics of creating charts and graphs from Excel spreadsheets. Participants must have
previously completed an Excel 2003 Basic session.
Back to Basics: Mac OSX
Users who are familiar with Macs
Get a better understanding of your Mac. Learn how to navigate with ease and perform
basic operations, such as using the mouse, manipulating objects on the screen,
opening and closing applications, and a brief tour around some accessory programs
that come.
Back to Basics: Internet Explorer (Windows users only)
All Staff (Windows users only)
The session is designed for users who are new to using the Internet on a Windows
based computer. Learn to search the internet, download images, save favorite
websites, and much, much more!
Excel 2003: Intermediate
All Staff who have previously completed the Excel 2003 Basic session.
This session will take you beyond the basics of spreadsheet use and into pivot tables,
look ups, graphing, and additional functions. An opportunity to add to your skills with
Excel.
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