Open for Summer: Announcing Our July Learning Opportunities

The Mesa Community College Center for Teaching & Learning has planned an exciting July filled with learning opportunities just for you. From Adobe Photoshop to the latest in online presentation tools, there is something for everyone. Topics include: Photoshop, InDesign, Alternative Presentation Tools, Linked-In, Gmail and more. So come on in, the MCC Center for Teaching & Learning is Open for Summer!

Our Summer Learning Guide:

See our Summer Learning Guide for descriptions and dates for our upcoming opportunities. Check our calendar for updates.

Register Now, Via HRMS (Time & Labor):

Our registration system is through HRMS (Time & Labor). This allows for an up-to-date attendance system that integrates with your employee record and allows for wait-lists for busy sessions. Each opportunity has a unique course and session number to make it easy to identify and register for. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about how to register with this new system.

Register through HRMS – http://tinyurl.com/MCCRegisterNOW

Registration Instructions HRMS – http://tinyurl.com/hrmsregister

Learning Opportunities for July:

Adobe CS Suite, Photoshop Basic Series

Photoshop is the industry standard graphics and photo editing program made by Adobe Systems. Used by professional photographers, graphic designers and artists this amazing program is considered to be one of the top skills that any person should have on their resume. In this three part basics series you will learn how to navigate the interface, use the program tools, complete basic photo adjustments, work with selections, and correct and manipulate photos.

Pt.1 Interface, Tools, Cropping & Adjustments      
Monday, July 8, 3:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Course/Session#: 001753/0009
Tuesday, July 9, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.; Course/Session#: 001753/0010

Pt. 2 Working with Selections
Wednesday, July 10, 3:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Course/Session#: 001754/0005
Wednesday, July 17, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.; Course/Session#: 001754/0006

Pt. 3 Correcting & Manipulating Images
Monday, July 15, 3:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Course/Session#: 001755/0004
Thursday, July 18, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.; Course/Session#: 001755/0005

Adobe CS Suite, InDesign Basics Series

InDesign is the industry standard design and layout program made by Adobe Systems. It is used to create a variety of publications including posters, catalogs, flyers, brochures and more. This  amazing program is considered to be one of the top skills that any person should have on their resume. In this two part basics series you will learn how to navigate the interface, use the program tools, layout publications, work with images and text, apply styles, use master pages, create interactive PDF documents and more!

Pt.1 Settings, Layout & Printing   
Monday, July 22, 3:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Course/Session#: 001853/0004
Tuesday, July 23, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.; Course/Session#: 001853/0005

Pt. 2 Styles, Master Pages & Interactive Elements
Monday, July 29, 3:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Course/Session#: 001854/0004
Tuesday, July 30, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.; Course/Session#: 001854/0005

Adobe CS Suite, Acrobat Pro

Creating Fillable Forms, Combined Files & More       
Tuesday, July 16, 3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001714/0009

Google Apps

Get to Inbox Zero! Organizing Gmail with Labels & Filters     
Thursday, July 18, 3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001746/0005
Wednesday, July 31, 11:00a.m. – 12:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001746/0006

Professional Presentation

Reach your audience with the latest and greatest in presentation options on the web. From dynamic slide and information tools to building your own professional presence online, learn to say it with style!

Alternative Presentation Tools (Prezi, Google & More)   
Wednesday, July 17, 3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001460/0006
Thursday, July 25, 11:00a.m. – 12:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001460/0007

Building Awesome Infographics
Tuesday, July 23, 3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001917/0003
Thursday, July 25, 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.; Course/Session#: 001917/0002

Linked-In Essentials
Tuesday, July 30, 3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001954/0001
Wednesday, July 31, 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.; Course/Session#: 001954/0002