Facilitator: Diane Gossman
Location: Olin 301 – Round Table Room
This training session has been scheduled as an introduction for those who are switching to Windows Vista & Office 2007 as part of the staff rollout, though all are welcome to attend. 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.
Office 2007 is the latest version of Microsoft’s Office suite of products for the PC, which consists of a number of productivity applications. Office 2008 is the version available for the Mac.
The most popular applications in the Office suites are Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Office 2007/2008 upgrades occurred this summer as part of the faculty rollout and will be gradually phased in during normal computer replacement cycles for staff. See http://helpdesk.luther.edu/go/office for more information.
Office 2007 introduces a number of significant changes in how the programs work and behave. Office programs no longer use menus and toolbars, but instead use a completely redesigned interface that makes it easier for you to get things done. Office 2007/2008 introduce new functionality such as SmartArt and enhanced graphics.
In order to have hands-on access to a product so that you can experience it yourself, with the guidance of an instructor, skills training is available. The instructor will provide materials so you can follow along and try the exercises yourself. There will also be some time for you to experiment on your own. These sessions are 50-60 minutes in length.
More information on upcoming training and instruction is available at http://lis.luther.edu/learn.
