Table of Contents About OCL Workshops... 1 3D Modeling... 2 SketchUp and TinkerCad(60 minutes):... 2 Blackboard and MyNOVA... 2 Getting Familiar with Blackboard Collaborate (60 minutes):... 2 Getting Familiar with Blackboard Account (60 minutes):... 2 Getting Familiar with MyNOVA (60 minutes):... 3 Student Planner (20-30 minutes):... 3 Cloud Computing: Dropbox, Google Drive, Onedrive, Box... 3 Cloud Computing (60 minutes):... 3 Computer Basics... 3 Computer Basics (45-60 minutes):... 3 Email Basics (45-60 minutes):... 4 ipad Basics and Tricks (30-45 minutes):... 4 Web Basics (45-60 minutes):... 4 Computer Hardware... 4 A Look Inside a Computer (60 minutes):... 4 Computer Security... 4 Removing a Virus on Windows OS (60 minutes):... 4 Security Awareness: Protect your PC and Personal Data (30-45 minutes):... 5 Disability Software:... 5 Read & Write Gold, and Zoomtext (10-15 minutes each):... 5 Event Scheduling Tools... 5 Doodle, SignUpGenius, and WhenIsGood (60 minutes):... 5 Google Apps and Collaboration... 5 Google Drive & Docs (45-60 minutes):... 5 Google Hangouts (60 minutes):... 6 Helpful Tools for College Students... 6 Capture and Snip Screenshots with Windows Snipping Tool (15 minutes):... 6 Creating and Organizing Notes with Evernote (30-45 minutes):... 6
Free Mobile Apps Every Student Should Have! (30 minutes):... 6 MLA Formatting (30 minutes):... 7 Record Audio Clips Using Sound Recorder (15 minutes):... 7 Speed up your PC with Basic Computer Maintenance (45 minutes):... 7 Note Taking Made Easy with OneNote (45 minutes):... 7 Uploading, Captioning, and Annotating Videos on YouTube (30 minutes):... 7 Useful Websites for College Students (30 minutes):... 8 Image and Video Editing... 8 Creating Animated Images with Gifmaker (30 minutes):... 8 Easy Video Creation and Editing with WeVideo (60 minutes):... 8 Image Editing Made Easy with Fotoflexer (30-45 minutes):... 8 Image and Video Editing with Photoshop (60 minutes):... 8 Language... 9 Learn a Foreign Language with WeSpeke Social Media Site (45 minutes):... 9 Mobile Apps... 9 Mobile Apps (30-60 minutes):... 9 MS Office Applications... 9 Creating a Business Card, Flyer, and Brochure with M.S. Publisher (60 minutes):... 9 M.S. Access - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (60 minutes for each level):... 9 M.S. Excel - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (45-60 minutes for each level):... 10 MS Office 2013 New Features (20-30 minutes):... 10 M.S. PowerPoint - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (45 minutes each level):... 10 M.S. Word - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (45-60 minutes for each level):... 10 M.S. Word Tips and Tricks (30 minutes):... 10 Operating Systems... 11 Intro to MAC OS (45-60 minutes):... 11 Intro to Ubuntu Linux OS (45-60 minutes):... 11 Intro to Windows 7 (45-60 minutes):... 11 Intro to Windows 8.1 (30-45 minutes):... 11 Intro to Windows 10 (30-45 minutes):... 12 Presentation Tools... 12 Create Greeting Cards, Presentations, and More with Padlet (30 minutes):... 12
Create an Attractive Slideshow with Photoshow (30 minutes):... 12 Create an Amazing Presentation with Emaze (30 minutes):... 12 Creating an Attractive Presentation with Prezi (30-45 minutes):... 12 Creating Interactive Slideshows with PhotoPeach (30 minutes):... 13 Evolve your Presentations with Thinglink (Duration: 30 minutes):... 13 Develop a Presentation Project with Projeqt (30 minutes):... 13 Recording your Screen Activity with SOM (20-30 minutes):... 13 Social Media... 13 Social Media (Duration: 20-30 minutes for each Social Media Platform):... 13 Technology and Health... 14 Technology and Health (45-60 minutes):... 14 Web Development... 14 Building a Creative Website with Dreamweaver: Beginners and Intermediate Levels (60 minutes for each level):... 14 Creating an Attractive Website with Yola (30-45 minutes):... 14 Creating Blogs and Websites with WordPress (30-45 minutes):... 14 Developing a Creative Website with Wix (30-45 minutes):... 15 HTML Coding - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (45 minutes each level):... 15 Uploading your Website to NOVA Server Using CoreFTP (10 minutes):... 15 Web Development Made Easy with Google Sites (30-45 minutes):... 15 Visualization... 15 Create Interactive Visualization Graphs with Tableau (60 minutes):... 15
About OCL Workshops Do you want to learn how to create a website? Are you struggling with getting the right format for your research paper? Or are you just looking to improve your technical skills? Woodbridge Open Computer Lab (Seefeldt Building: Room 336) offers free workshops for all NOVA students on various IT topics. You can schedule a workshop by emailing hazamy@nvcc.edu with the date/time and your topic of interest. The OCL staff will work with your schedule to set up a time convenient for you. These workshops are conducted both in person and remotely for those who are not able to physically attend the Woodbridge campus. This catalog includes information on the workshops currently offered by the OCL (further topics maybe requested by contacting hazamy@nvcc.edu).
3D Modeling SketchUp and TinkerCad(60 minutes): Are you interested in creating your own 3D models? Attend this workshop to learn two free 3D modeling software: TinkerCad and Sketchup. By the end of this workshop, you will: Get Familliar with the interface and various features of TinkerCad and SketchUp Learn how to draw 3D objects Learn how to edit a 3D model created by other users Blackboard and MyNOVA Getting Familiar with Blackboard Collaborate (60 minutes): Are you taking an online/hybrid class? Does your instructor require you to use Blackboard Collaborate for web conferencing? Attend this workshop to learn how to participate in a web conference with your instructor and classmates via Blackboard Collaborate. Launch a Blackboard Collaborate session Configure your speakers, microphone, and webcam Participate on discussions Ask questions and chat with the instructor and classmates Getting Familiar with Blackboard Account (60 minutes): Are you having problems submitting your assignments on Blackboard or finding your class information? Attend this workshop to get familiar with your Blackboard account. Personalize your blackboard settings (i.e. changing the theme, rearranging the modules) Add or remove modules Submit assignments Create posts on discussion board Keep track of your assignments deadlines by using Blackboard calendar 2
Getting Familiar with MyNOVA (60 minutes): Attend this workshop to get familiar with various resources and features available on your MyNOVA account. View and change your personal information (i.e. address, phone number etc.) Change your account password View and accept your financial aid award Pay for your tuition online View your academic progress report Search, enroll, drop, or swap classes Student Planner (20-30 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn how to utilize Student Planner to keep track of your classes in order to graduate on time. By the end of this workshop, you will: Get familiar with Student Planner interface Learn how to add all the remaining classes for your degree on your planner and sort them into your future semesters Learn how to register for the classes saved on your Student Planner Cloud Computing: Dropbox, Google Drive, Onedrive, Box Cloud Computing (60 minutes): This workshop will introduce you to some free cloud services that you can use to store your files and access them anywhere and from any device. By the end of this workshop, you will get familiar with: Four free cloud services (Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive) Their user-interface and how to add/edit/delete/share files The pros and cons of each service Computer Basics Computer Basics (45-60 minutes): This workshop is designed for students who are not as familiar with technology and using computers. By attending this workshop, you will learn how to: Operate a computer Browse the Internet Search for and open a program Print documents Change basic settings of your pc (i.e. desktop background, volume, date/time etc.) 3
Email Basics (45-60 minutes): This workshop covers the basics of Electronic mail (Email). Create an Email account Send Emails and attach files Read, reply to, and delete Emails Organize Emails using folders ipad Basics and Tricks (30-45 minutes): Want to get your hands on a mobile device? Attend this workshop to learn the basics of operating an ipad. You will also learn some tips, tricks, and hidden features of an ipad. Web Basics (45-60 minutes): This workshop covers the basics of browsing the Internet and searching for information on the web. Open a browser Visit websites using the browser address bar Search for a topic using a search engine Search for images Search and watch videos using YouTube website Computer Hardware A Look Inside a Computer (60 minutes): Ever wondered what is inside a computer and how does it work? Attend this hands-on workshop where you will open a computer case and reassemble it. By the end of this workshop, you will learn about: Different components of a computer and their function Various computer cables and ports and their usage How a computer works and carries its functions Computer Security Removing a Virus on Windows OS (60 minutes): Do you want to learn how to remove a virus from your Windows computer? Attend this workshop to learn what steps to take to remove a virus or any other type of malware from your computer. You will be introduced to some free virus removal as well as antivirus tools to use in order to protect your computer from getting infected. Please note that this workshop is specifically designed for Windows 7 operating systems. 4
Security Awareness: Protect your PC and Personal Data (30-45 minutes): Is your computer and data protected? Are you familiar with all the technology threats surrounding you? Attend this workshop to get familiar with technology threats which may compromise your computer and personal data. This workshop will provide you with information on: Different types of malware and their harms to your PC Ways to protect your PC and personal information from unauthorized use by: Using anti-virus software Changing browser settings Personal practices Steps to take if your information/computer has been compromised Disability Software: Read & Write Gold, Jaws, Kurzweil, and Zoomtext (15-20 minutes each): Read and Write Gold, and Zoomtext are accessibility software that include features to help make computer accessable for students with disabilities. Read and Write Gold: Includes features such as screen readers and word predictors to assist students use a computer without viewing the screen. Zoomtext: Developed for visually impaired computer users enabling them to magnify computer screen Event Scheduling Tools Doodle, SignUpGenius, and WhenIsGood (60 minutes): Whether you are scheduling a group event or a meeting with individual members of your team, the free event scheduling tools will help automate this process saving you a significant amount of time. In this workshop, you will learn about: Three free event planning tools (Doodle, SignUpGenius, and WhenIsGood): Creating events and inviting others Managing the attendees and editing an event Google Apps and Collaboration Google Drive & Docs (45-60 minutes): Want to use MS Office programs, but can t afford the cost? Then Google Drive is the best choice for you! Whether you are creating a spreadsheet, presentation slides, or a simple text file, Google Drive has it all! Take advantage of this workshop to learn how to create documents using Google Drive. Create, edit, delete, and share documents on Google Drive Collaborate live on group assignments with your teammates 5
Create a survey or registration form using Google Forms Convert Google docs to MS office files and vice-versa Google Hangouts (60 minutes): Google hangouts is a free web conferencing tool. You can use this tool to meet with your team virtually and collaborate on your group assignments. By the end of this workshop, you will: Get familiar with Google Hangouts interface Create a session and invite others Share your screen content with the invitees Chat with the invitees Helpful Tools for College Students Capture and Snip Screenshots with Windows Snipping Tool (15 minutes): Snipping tool is a quick screen clipping tool that lets you capture the desired portion of the screen without having to crop it later. Snipping Tool is included in all recent Windows operating systems by default, so there is no need to download it. By the end of this workshop, you will: Get familiar with the Snipping Tool interface Learn how to take and save screen clips Creating and Organizing Notes with Evernote (30-45 minutes): By attending this workshop, you will learn how to utilize the free note-taking application called Evernote to create, share, and organize your notes. By the end of this workshop, you will learn how to : Create a free Evernote account Create audio, video, and text notes Organize your notes using folders Search for your notes using the Evernote search tool Free Mobile Apps Every Student Should Have! (30 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn about 12 free apps that each college student should have! In this workshop, you will be informed about: The 12 free apps and the platforms that support each of these apps See a demo of the apps Gain knowledge of the function(s) of the apps and how each can be utilized to enhance your productivity in college 6
MLA Formatting (30 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn how to format your paper in MLA style as well as how to cite your sources in MLA format. APA formatting workshop is available upon student request. Record Audio Clips Using Sound Recorder (15 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn how to record audio using the easy interface of Windows Sound Recorder. By the end of this workshop, you will: Get familiar with the Sound Recorder interface Learn how to record and save audio clips Speed up your PC with Basic Computer Maintenance (45 minutes): Is your computer taking a long time to load a program? Are you frustrated with the slow speed of your PC? Attend this workshop to learn how to enhance the performance of your computer. Speed up your computer performance Keep your computer running smoothly Increase the life of your PC Overall maintain your computer Note Taking Made Easy with OneNote (45 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn how to create effective notes with OneNote. By the end of this workshop, you will: Get familiar with the OneNote interface Learn how to create and organize your notes using notebooks, sections, and pages Learn how to add images, tables, PowerPoint slides, and other objects to your notes. Uploading, Captioning, and Annotating Videos on YouTube (30 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn how to add interactive features to your YouTube videos. This workshop will teach you how to: Upload videos on YouTube Add captions on your video Add annotations and active links on your video Set your video public/private and enable/disable comments 7
Useful Websites for College Students (30 minutes): Want to learn about some helpful websites and resources available for college students? Attend this workshop and get familiar with all such resources. In this workshop, you will be informed about: Websites used for purchasing books for a cheaper price Website to view statistics about various careers Find websites to learn a different language Search for jobs And much more! Image and Video Editing Creating Animated Images with Gifmaker (30 minutes): Do you want to add animated images on your website to make it attractive? Or do you want to create animated images for your art or presentation assignments? Attend this workshop to learn how to utilize a free and simple tool to create animated images. Easy Video Creation and Editing with WeVideo (60 minutes): Attend this workshop to create and edit videos using the free WeVideo online application. WeVideo is an ideal tool for recording your presentations or creating a video project for your foreign language class. This workshop will cover: Creating a WeVideo account Creating, publishing, and sharing videos Adding background music, animations, captions, and voice recordings to a video Combining multiple video/audio files together Image Editing Made Easy with Fotoflexer (30-45 minutes): Do you want to perfect a photo? This free online photo editing tool will help you edit your images using an easy and user-friendly interface. Image and Video Editing with Photoshop (60 minutes): Do you want to learn how to customize your pictures? By attending this workshop, you will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to perfect your photos. By the end of this workshop, you will: Get familiar with the Photoshop interface Edit images (i.e. adding effects, making corrections, working with layers and multiple objects) Edit videos (i.e. trimming, combining multiple videos/audios, adding various effects) 8
Language Learn a Foreign Language with WeSpeke Social Media Site (45 minutes): Do you like interacting with people from different countries of the world? Do you want to learn a new language? Attend this workshop to get familliar with WeSpeke social media site that enables you to connect with people from different countries across the world and learn a foreign language by interacting with native speakers of the language. Language lessons are also available for some languages such as Spanish. By the end of this workshop, you will learn: How to create a WeSpeke account Search for and connect with other WeSpeke users Have a video conversation or chat with other users Use the accent keyboard, dictionary, notebook, and other features of WeSpeke Mobile Apps Mobile Apps (30-60 minutes): Attend this workshop to get familliar with a variety of free mobile apps available to help you in performing various tasks such as note taking, video calling, photo editing, language learning etc. MS Office Applications Creating a Business Card, Flyer, and Brochure with M.S. Publisher (60 minutes): Whether you want to create a business card, a flyer for an event, or a brochure for your organization, this workshop covers it all! Create a customized business card Design an attractive flyer Create an impressive brochure M.S. Access - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (60 minutes for each level): Attend this workshop to learn MS Access. Create a database using MS Access Create tables and reports Create simple and complex queries Create an interactive form 9
M.S. Excel - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (45-60 minutes for each level): Do you want to learn how to create charts and tables in Excel or perform calculations using Excel? Attend this workshop to enhance you skills in MS Excel. Create tables, graphs, and charts Use formulas to perform calculations Use sorting and filtering to access data easier Create and customize worksheets MS Office 2013 New Features (20-30 minutes): Do you want to learn the new features added to MS Office 2013? Attend this workshop to get familiar with the new features and enhancements to MS Office programs. M.S. PowerPoint - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (45 minutes each level): Learn how to create an impressive presentation using MS PowerPoint. Create and customize slides Insert images and videos to your presentation Get familiar with different views on PowerPoint Use animations and slide transition effects to make your presentation more compelling to your audience M.S. Word - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (45-60 minutes for each level): Are you struggling with getting the right format for your research paper? Do you want to learn an easier way to add citations to your papers? Or do you want to get more familiar with the features of MS Word? Attend this workshop to enhance your skills in MS Word. In this workshop, you will learn how to: Apply MLA/APA formatting to your papers Create citations and bibliography page Insert comments, table of contents, header/footer, and page number Add a title page to your document Convert your Word document to a pdf file M.S. Word Tips and Tricks (30 minutes): This workshop will teach you some MS Word tips and tricks as well as some shortcuts to perform certain tasks quicker in MS Word. 10
Operating Systems Intro to MAC OS (45-60 minutes): Are you an Apple fan! Want to get your hands on an Apple computer? Attend this workshop to learn how to use a Mac operating system. By the end of this workshop, you will learn how to: Login to a Mac computer at NOVA Search for and open programs and files Browse the Internet Customize your desktop background and theme Use the Apple widgets (i.e. calculator, calendar ) Print documents Intro to Ubuntu Linux OS (45-60 minutes): Bored of Windows OS? Want to try a different operating system? Come to this workshop to get familiar with Ubuntu Linux OS! Login to Ubuntu Linux Search for and open programs and files Browse the Internet Customize your desktop background and theme Change the date and time of your system Intro to Windows 7 (45-60 minutes): This workshop will cover the basics of Windows Operating System. By the end of this workshop, you will: Get familiar with Windows interface Learn how to work with user accounts Learn how to modify the basic computer settings (i.e. volume, desktop background, time & date) Install/un-install programs Search for and launch applications Intro to Windows 8.1 (30-45 minutes): Having a hard time navigating a Windows 8 computer? Attend this workshop to get familiar with Windows 8.1 and its new features. You will also learn how to customize your Windows 8.1 computer settings to make it similar to Windows 7. 11
Intro to Windows 10 (30-45 minutes): Attend this workshop to get familliar with Windows 10 and learn the new features of this operating system. By the end of this workshop you will: Get familliar with Windows 10 interface Learn how to customize the start menu Utilize virtual desktops for more effective multi-tasking Get familliar with Cortana, Windows voice recognition app Learn how to annotate web pages using Microsoft Edge browser And more... Presentation Tools Create Greeting Cards, Presentations, and More with Padlet (30 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn how to utilize Padlet for creating digital greetings cards, presentations, picture albums, a brainstorming virtual board, etc. This workshop will cover: Creating a Padlet wall and customizing its background, layout, and privacy options Sharing your Padlet with others Adding posts to your Padelt wall i.e. text, images, videos, webpages, documents etc. Create an Attractive Slideshow with Photoshow (30 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn how to create an appealing slideshow using Photoshow. Your may tell a story, create a photo album, record a presentation, create animated tutorial etc. using this easy to use application. Create an Amazing Presentation with Emaze (30 minutes): This free web application enables you to develop creative presentations with attractive animations and templates to wow your audience. Creating an Attractive Presentation with Prezi (30-45 minutes): Are you tired of using PowerPoint for your presentations? Do you want to have a more creative presentation? If the answer is yes, then this workshop is for you! Learn how to build a creative presentation with Prezi by attending this workshop. Setup a Prezi account online Create a Prezi file Share and present your Prezi 12
Creating Interactive Slideshows with PhotoPeach (30 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn PhotoPeach to create recorded presentations and int eractive slideshows. This workshop will cover: Creating a PhotoPeach account Creating recorded presentations Adding captions Adding interactive quizzes/tests Evolve your Presentations with Thinglink (Duration: 30 minutes): Do you want to create an impressive presentation? Thinglink is a free website enabling you to change your image into an interactive presentation. Create a Thinglink account Add interactive tags to your image (i.e. videos, images, website links, text description) Edit your presentation and view others presentations on Thinglink Develop a Presentation Project with Projeqt (30 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn a new way of creating and presenting information using Projeqt. Projeqt is a free and easy to use web application that enables you to add a variety of content to your presentation including but not limited to videos, webpages, images, text, and live data such as Twitter feed. Recording your Screen Activity with SOM (20-30 minutes): ScreenCastoMatic (SOM) enables you to record your screen activity making it an ideal tool for creating video instructions and recording presentations. This workshop will cover: Recording your screen with SOM Adding voice recording on your video Saving the recorded video on your computer or uploading it on YouTube Social Media Social Media (Duration: 20-30 minutes for each Social Media Platform): Which one(s) best fit your interests? Or do you want to get familiar with a specific social media site? This workshop covers nine different social-networking sites (Facebook, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, WeHeartIt). This workshop will cover: Creating an account Customizing your account settings Adding and sharing posts, comments, pictures, videos, and links Following others and reading their posts Students may schedule a workshop to go over all eleven social networking sites as a quick overview or choose to learn one or more platforms in depth. 13
Technology and Health Technology and Health (45-60 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn how technology can help you stay healthy. This workshop will inform you about some useful websites and apps that can help you track your calories, sharpen you brain, and exercise your body. By the end of this workshop, you will learn about: Foods and their health benefits How to sharpen your brain with Lumosity How to stay healthy with the Sworkit workout app How to track your calories with Lose It Web Development Building a Creative Website with Dreamweaver: Beginners and Intermediate Levels (60 minutes for each level): Do you want to build a website for your personal business or your organization, but are not familiar with HTML coding? No worries! Attend this workshop to learn how to build a creative website without using coding. Use Adobe Dreamweaver Build a website with Dreamweaver Create web pages Insert image, links, and other multimedia content to your website Creating an Attractive Website with Yola (30-45 minutes): Are you thinking about having your own Website? This workshop will help you create an attractive website using the free and user friendly interface of Yola. In this workshop you will learn how to: Create an account Create and manage a Website Change your website settings (name/title, theme, privacy settings) Create/edit/delete pages Upload images and documents on your website Creating Blogs and Websites with WordPress (30-45 minutes): Do you want to create a website, but do not want to deal with any coding? Attend this workshop to learn how to build and publish a website using the free WordPress application. You may also create and manage blogs using WordPress. Create and publish a website using WordPress Create and manage blogs Create and edit web pages Upload images and files to your website and customize your site menu 14
Developing a Creative Website with Wix (30-45 minutes): Do you want to create your own Website? This workshop will help you create an attractive website using the free and user friendly interface of Wix. In this workshop you will learn how to: Create an account Create and manage a Website Change your website settings (name/title, theme, privacy settings) Create/edit/delete pages Upload images and documents on your website HTML Coding - Beginner, Intermediate Levels (45 minutes each level): Want to learn more about HTML coding and building websites? This workshop is for you! By the end of this workshop, you will get familiar with: Creating a basic website using HTML coding Inserting links, images, and tables to your website Different versions of HTML and their purpose Upload your website to the server using Core FTP program Uploading your Website to NOVA Server Using CoreFTP (10 minutes): This workshop will help you upload your webpages and other website content to NOVA server using CoreFTP software. Web Development Made Easy with Google Sites (30-45 minutes): Do you want to learn a simple way to create and publish a website? Attend the Google Sites workshop to learn how to create websites using the simple and user-friendly interface of Google Sites. In this workshop, you will learn how to: Create and publish a website using Google Sites Change the settings and theme of your website Create and edit a web page Create and customize the navigation menus Upload images and files to the website Visualization Create Interactive Visualization Graphs with Tableau (60 minutes): Attend this workshop to learn how to create powerful visualization graphs. In this workshop, you will learn how to: Access and download Tableau Import data to your worksheet Create a visualization from your data Create a dashboard to combine multiple visualization graphs together Add text, images, and embed webpages to your visualization 15