This is a hands-on session designed to demonstrate the basic functions of Report Studio, to write Cognos reports. Attendees should have basic knowledge of running Cognos reports as a consumer. Topics include designing basic reports, adding filters, building prompts, grouping and sorting data and aggregation. To attend this session it is recommended that attendees have access to Report Studio. Contact your departmental security administrator to request access. This is a 2.5 hour class.
Information Technology Events
Monday, February 18, 2019 - 10:50am to 12:15pm
This workshop covers the features of the Blackboard Learn Grade Center. The Grade Center allows faculty to record grades, calculate grades and monitor student progress. Using the Grade Center, faculty can provide and manage students' grades for a variety of assessments, including assignments, tests, discussion board posts and journals. Faculty can also create grade columns for any activities or requirements that require grading but do not require submission through Blackboard, such as special projects, participation or attendance. **FOR INSTRUCTORS ONLY**
Monday, February 18, 2019 - 10:50am to 12:05pm
This workshop covers the features of the Blackboard Learn Grade Center. The Grade Center allows faculty to record grades, calculate grades and monitor student progress. Using the Grade Center, faculty can provide and manage students' grades for a variety of assessments, including assignments, tests, discussion board posts and journals. Faculty can also create grade columns for any activities or requirements that require grading but do not require submission through Blackboard, such as special projects, participation or attendance. **FOR INSTRUCTORS ONLY**
Monday, February 18, 2019 - 2:15pm to 3:30pm
This workshop will provide an informative look at the process of adding captions to video content. Topics include basic technical terminology, what videos could be captioned, captioning standards, example workflows, outsourcing and software requirements. Participants will learn how Student Accessibility Services collaborates with faculty to create captioned content for registered students. There will be time for Q&A. Video demonstration is used, but this is not a hands-on workshop.
Monday, February 18, 2019 - 3:45pm to 5:00pm
This session will provide an in-depth look at the tools and features in the Kent State implementation of Kaltura Video Platform at video.kent.edu
Monday, February 18, 2019 - 3:45pm to 5:00pm
This session will provide an in-depth look at the tools and features in the Kent State implementation of Kaltura Video Platform at video.kent.edu.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 10:50am to 12:05pm
This workshop explores the Google Doc word processing environment, how to use the basic word processing features, and discusses the advantages of cloud based document creation and collaboration.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 2:15pm to 3:30pm
Week 5 of this seven week Photoshop workshop covers vector drawing in Photoshop.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 10:50am to 12:05pm
This workshop will focus on communication tools in Blackboard Learn such as: discussion boards, journals, announcements and email. **FOR INSTRUCTORS ONLY**
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 2:15pm to 3:30pm
Instructors and TA's only: This session will provide an overview of the Blackboard Learn system for instructors and teaching assistants. It covers interface basics as well as general recommendations for best practices.