Be a Learning Star This Summer in the CTL
The Mesa Community College Center for Teaching & Learning has planned an exciting Summer 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, Accessibility, Gmail and more. So come on in, the MCC Center for Teaching & Learning is Open for Summer!
Our Summer Learning Guide:
See our Summer Guide Book 2014 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
Please Register! Sessions will be canceled due to low enrollment.
Learning Opportunities:
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! It is highly recommended that you take these sessions in order.
Pt.1 Settings, Layout & Printing
Monday, June 23, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.; Course/Session#: 001853/0008
Pt. 2 Styles, Master Pages & Interactive Elements
Tuesday, June 24, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.; Course/Session#: 001854/0008
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. It is highly recommended that you take these sessions in order.
Pt.1 Interface, Tools, Cropping & Adjustments
Tuesday, July 8, 3:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.; Course/Session#: 001753/0015
Pt. 2 Working with Selections
Tuesday, July 15, 3:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.; Course/Session#: 001754/0011
Pt. 3 Correcting & Manipulating Images
Tuesday, July 22, 3:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.; Course/Session#: 001755/0009
Adobe CS Suite, Acrobat Pro X
Creating Fillable Forms, Combined Files & More
Tuesday, July 29, 3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001714/0013
Google Apps
Get organized! Get on the path to controlling your mail and calendar with a few simple tricks and tips!
Get to Inbox Zero! Organizing Gmail with Labels & Filters
Wednesday, July 9, 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.; Course/Session#: 001746/0007
Monday, July 28, 3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001746/0008
It’s a Date! Using the Google Calendar to Set Meetings
Thursday, July 17, 3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 001715/0005
Wednesday, July 30, 9:00a.m. – 1o:30a.m.; Course/Session#: 001715/0006
Professional Presentation
Reach your audience with the latest and greatest in presentation options on the web. From visually stunning slide and information tools to building interactive presentations, learn to say it with style!
Interactive Presentations with Nearpod (Presentations with Polls/Surveys & More)
Thursday, July 10, 3:00p.m. – 4:30p.m.; Course/Session#: 002002/0003
Screencast-O-Matic Magic! (Screencapture)
Monday, July 14, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.; Course/Session#: 002073/0004
Building & Learning with Awesome Infographics
Wednesday, July 16, 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.; Course/Session#: 001917/0009
Alternative Presentation Tools (Prezi, Google & More)
Monday, July 21, 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.; Course/Session#: 001460/0008
Access Series
Reach your entire audience by creating universally designed content.
Creating Accessible Documents (Word, PowerPoint & PDF)
Wednesday, July 30, 3:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.; Course/Session#: 002074/0005
WAVE Tool Training (Reviewing Web Pages for Accessibility)
Thursday, July 31, 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.; Course/Session#: 002083/0007
Questions? Call the CTL 1-7331.
For a full description of the workshops visit the CTL Calendar, ctl.mesacc.edu/events/calendar.