INTRODUCTION
This training session has been requested by the Athletic Department for the football staff. To request a session for your department, contact the LIS Technology Help Desk.
Windows Vista is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, after Windows XP.Windows Vista upgrades will be gradually phased in during normal computer replacement cycles. Windows Vista will replace Windows XP on your next computer. See http://helpdesk.luther.edu/go/vista for more information.
LIS is implementing Google Apps for Education at Luther under the name Norse Apps. This online productivity suite includes Luther-branded versions of Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Talk, Google Documents, Google Sites, and iGoogle (Google Start Page). For more information on Norse Apps, see http://helpdesk.luther.edu/go/norseapps.
TRAINING
This training includes the following:
VISTA
- The new Windows Aero interface
- Navigating Windows Vista
- Searching
NORSE MAIL / CALENDAR
- Switch to Norse Mail during the session
- Compare the new mail interface to Thunderbird
- See the benefits of mail including conversations, integration, and speed
- Use Norse Calendar to create events
- Share calendars with anyone (and everyone)
- Compare the calendar to Oracle Calendar
