The University of Toledo

Techno Bits

"Techno-Bits" sessions are brief, informal presentations aimed to provide instructors with a useful technology skill or insight that can be quickly learned and used to enhance their classroom teaching. Techno-Bits sessions cover a single topic, and last only 30-45 minutes.  All Techno-Bits sessions provide written handouts, instructions, and resource articles.

Techno-Bits sessions are held in the CTL/Writing Center Conference Room, CL 1005A, starting at 3 PM on Wednesdays and 2 PM Fridays (fall semester schedule) or 3 PM on Thursdays and 2 PM Fridays, no reservations are needed. Many sessions feature "hands-on" demonstrations of the technology.

“Techno-Bits” Fall 2008 Schedule

Techno-Bits sessions are held in the CTL/Writing Center Conference Room CL 1005A - no reservations needed
Wed, Aug 27, 3 PM Fri, Aug 29, 2 PM	Excel Class Rosters—New Download Procedures!
Wed, Sep 10, 3 PM Fri, Sep 12, 2 PM	Flash Video: Capturing and Using Flash Video Clips
Wed, Sep 24, 3 PM Fri, Sep 26, 2 PM	Customizing Outlook 2003
Wed, Oct 8, 3 PM Fri, Oct 10, 2 PM	What’s New in PowerPoint 2007—Part I
Wed, Oct 22, 3 PM Fri, Oct 24, 2 PM	What’s New in PowerPoint 2007—Part II
Wed, Nov 5, 3 PM Fri, Nov 7, 2 PM	Backing Up Your Hard-Drive

 

Examples of Previous Techno-Bits Topics:

• • "Setting Up and Using a Portable LCD Projector"
  • "Flash drives: Bigger, Faster, Cheaper"
  • "Putting Together a Home Wireless Network"
  • "What Can I Do with USB Ports??"
  • "Getting Rid of Popup Ads and (gasp!) Spy ware"
  • "Extracting Digital Audio and Making MP3’s"
  • "Animations (“Builds”) in PowerPoint 2002"
  • "Why Should I Consider Getting a PDA?"
  • "Digital Cameras: The Basics"
  • "PowerPoint Skills: Formulas, Equations, and Symbols in PowerPoint"
  • "Flatbed Scanners: The Basics"
  • "Backing Up Your Hard Drive "

 

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