Christine L. Vucinich Technical Education & Outreach Coordinator
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Interested in expanding your IT
knowledge ? Need resources to refer
end-users to ? Look no further.
Interested in expanding your IT
knowledge ? Need resources to refer
end-users to ? Look no further.
Christine L. VucinichTechnical Education & Outreach Coordinator
Duke University Office of Information TechnologyAcademic Services – Training
http://www.oit.duke.edu/training/
Abracadabra: Online training at your
fingertips!
Abracadabra: Online training at your
fingertips!
• To supplement hands-on training opportunities offered at Duke.
• Assistance with project/coursework.
• Just in time learning (e.g. Help with a software question).
• Its cost effective & convenient!
Why online training ?Why online training ?
1. lynda.com Online Training Tutorials2. Microsoft E-Learning Courses3. Learn IT Online Wiki
Available ResourcesAvailable Resources
http://www.oit.duke.edu/training/online
• lynda.com is an online tutorials training vendor –They are a leading education provider & preferred Adobe Training vendor.
• Library includes over 57,000 online videos in 938+ courses. The library includes both Intro & Advanced levels.
• Topics include: Adobe CS, Microsoft Office, Video Editing, Computer Programming, Migrating from Windows to Mac, Web Design, Database Design, iPads and more.
• Tutorials can be accessed on Mac or Windows – must meet basic systems requirements (QuickTime v. 7.5 or above & a JavaScript and Cookie enabled browser).
• Available 24-7 (at home or work) & new topics are added regularly!
lynda.com Online tutorialslynda.com Online tutorials
• We piloted the tutorials at Duke from October 2008 – July 2010. Phases of the pilot included trying a few account types & integrating with the Duke NetID.
• Positive Feedback. Quality of tutorials: Over half of the pilot participants rated the tutorials the highest mark - excellent; Experience using the tutorials: 86% rated their experience good or very good.
• Over 106,000 movies were viewed from Oct. 2008 – present.
lynda.com at Dukelynda.com at Duke
Accessing lynda.comAccessing lynda.com
Users are directed to a getting started page!
A limited amt. of dedicated accts are available. Faculty & trainers have priority.
Lynda.com is being used university-wide. Some examples:
• Richard Lucic, Assoc. Chair - Dept. Computer Science, uses the tutorials with his students in the ISIS Program.
• Charles Parker, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, manages a lab and refers a large number of grad students to the tutorials for basic computer knowledge and Photoshop training.
• Nancy Walden, Duke Health System wanted to help her office transition to new version of Word. They watched tutorials together – and ate popcorn!
• Terry Banfich, Trainer, University Development conducted “lunchbox” sessions for administrative staff when her dept. migrated to Outlook.
• Cam Lawler, IT Director - Duke Alumni Association, and two of his staff will be going through Web Design and Adobe Training in the new year.
• One of our student staff used it to learn & develop Illustrator skills to help land a summer internship!
Case StudiesCase Studies
• These courses are available as part of Duke’s recent Microsoft license agreement.
• Tutorials include applications such as Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint and systems such as Windows XP and Windows Vista. (Does not include access to online certification courses.)
• These tutorials can only be accessed using Internet Explorer on Windows.
• They are available 24-7.
Microsoft E-Learning CoursesMicrosoft E-Learning Courses
• To access the courses you must have a Windows Live™ ID go through initial activation steps.
• You must use Duke e-mail address: @duke.edu
• To access the tutorials, go to: http://business.microsoftelearning.com/
Accessing Microsoft TutorialsAccessing Microsoft Tutorials
• This wiki is created/maintained by the Duke Trainers’ Group, an informal working group of trainers throughout the university.
• Access 24-7 by going online to:http://www.oit.duke.edu/training/online/ or http://wiki.duke.edu
• Know additional resources we should add? E-mail [email protected].
Learn IT Online WikiLearn IT Online Wiki
Look for links to free training for OIT Site-Licensed Software (e.g. MatLab, SPSS, EndNote & more).
1. Have a plan/goal in mind.2. Dedicate/block off time on
your calendar. (At work, check with your supervisor if approved as professional development.)
3. Eliminate distractions – Get away from your “office space” if permitted. Use a laptop in a quiet room (get away - just as if you are going to a face-face training session).
4. Use headphones!5. Hang a “Training in
Progress/Do Not Disturb” sign.
Tips for Online Training Success
Tips for Online Training Success
Computer scientist Richard Lucic works with senior Alex Ho. | Photo: Duke University Photography - Les Todd
Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome
• Tell us what you think. We have an overall Online Training Program evaluation form linked from our website.
• Ideas or suggestions for new lynda.com topics? Send them to [email protected] so we can send to our lynda.com rep. for consideration.
• Email [email protected] to tell us your online training story! You just might be selected to be featured on our website or in an article (e.g. Working @ Duke or DukeToday).
Thank you. Questions?Thank you. Questions?
• Contact [email protected] if you have any questions about getting started!
• Join the OIT Training Announcement e-mail list (details on the OIT Training Website): http://www.oit.duke.edu/training/
Contact Information:Christine L. Vucinich [email protected]://www.oit.duke.edu/training/