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Exercise your mind this summer! Get Google Apps, 2-Step Verification and WordPress training

By Office of Information Technology

Upcoming OIT training workshops include:

  • Introduction to Google Hangouts – Laptop/Desktop Application will be offered on Tuesday, May 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. This is a fun and interactive workshop to learn about the emergence of Google Hangouts, a free Web conferencing tool that allows easy communication on campus or across the globe via video, audio and text messaging. Learn how to use the Hangouts platform and its many helpful features. You are encouraged to bring a laptop to the session and can register via Classmate.

  • Gmail: Advanced – Plus Tools, Tips & Tricks will be offered on Thursday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. If you’re comfortable with the basics of Gmail and are ready to take it to the next level, this more advanced hands-on workshop is for you. You will learn more about creating labels, filters and canned responses, scheduling Google Calendar Events, and using Google Drive through Gmail, along with any planned or newly released Google features. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Create and Collaborate with Google Drive will be offered on Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon and in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn everything you need to know to get started using Google Docs/Drive at NC State. You will learn how to use Drive in a collaborative environment, including editing a file simultaneously with other people, securing a document through file sharing permissions, and creating files for use by a group of colleagues or friends. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Google Calendar will be offered on Thursday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to noon in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. This workshop will focus on appointment slots, event attachments, maps and directions, sharing and embedding calendars, labs, quick add, search options, mobile notifications, scheduling online meetings, and more. For prerequisite information and to register, visit Classmate.

  • Benefits of 2-Step Verification will be offered on Tuesday, June 2 from noon to 1 p.m. in ITTC Lab 2 of D.H. Hill Library. Register for this one-hour session to learn more about how this security feature can protect your account from being compromised. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Google Slides will be offered on Thursday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in ITTC Lab 2 of D.H. Hill Library. This session will focus on how to create, edit and share presentations. It will also include themes, transitions, animations, and more. If you would prefer to use your own laptop, feel free to bring it. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Gmail: Beyond the Basics will be offered on Wednesday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to noon in  ITTC Lab 2 of D.H. Hill Library. This workshop will provide an in-depth overview of Gmail features, including Labels, Search tools, Contacts management, Chat, Tasks, Settings, Labs, and new features. If time permits, a brief introduction to Google Hangouts will be provided. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Google Forms will be offered on Thursday, June 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. Are you looking for a way to easily create surveys, plan events or gather data? Are you interested in learning more about specific apps available in Google Drive? If so, don’t miss this interactive session on the basics of creating forms and viewing responses. You will also learn several advanced features, such as embedding forms in websites, adding page breaks and incorporating question validation. If you would prefer to use your own laptop, feel free to bring it. To register, visit Classmate.

  • Basics of WordPress will be offered on Wednesday, June 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 110 of the Avent Ferry Technology Center. Learn everything you need to know to get started using WordPress here at NC State. The workshop will cover topics including setup, configuration, themes, plug-ins, settings, options, and management of WordPress. To register, visit Classmate.

For other available training sessions, visit Classmate Scheduled Workshops. If you are interested in custom software training, complete the Custom Training Form. Email all training questions to classreg@ncsu.edu.