Something New

Since I have been in the position as Technology Training Specialist with Calgary Catholic I have tried to find ways to offer computer training.

In 2001 I inherited several courses and manuals and carried on delivering sessions on various levels of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and Outlook. After upgrading to Office 2000 I re-wrote all of those manuals. They were great resources. Each year however, the traditional lab sessions were not as well attended. This was due to several reasons. Teachers were not provided with Subs to attend these courses and many Support Staff hours were cut. Therefore it was difficult to come to St. Leo's for training. After school sessions were then offered with very poor attendance. Now most of us work in Office 2003, so most of those manuls need re-writing again. Of course you must have heard there is now Office 2007!!

At the beginning of every school year, I have tried to think of new ways to offer computer training. Finally this year I think I found the right ingredient in "Technology Tidbits". An e-mail was sent out in September 2006 to all school principals offering various sessions at each school. Instead of people travelling to St. Leo's, I decided to come to you. There has also been a tremendous turnout at Central Office starting in January 2007. Sessions are limited to one hour, so that one or two topics are covered and not too much time is spent away from the office.

Since I work as a team of one, sometimes it's difficult to find news ideas. I thought that creating this space for you to comment might just be the trick. Please let me know what you would like to see with computer training that might help you in your specific job.

Stay tuned for Tidbit" updates and I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break.

Julie