Announcements
- Blackboard Workshops are scheduled for faculty new to Blackboard.
8th Annual Summer Technology Institute
In collaboration with Fresno City College, Fresno State is co-hosting the 8th Annual Summer Technology Institute May 19 - 22, 2008 on the campus of Fresno City College. This conference has been widely attended and offers the opportunity for participants to become inspired with speakers, skill building workshops, and hands-on experiences with emerging technologies.
Registration for this event is now closed.
Digital Campus Brown Bag Sessions
Brown Bag Sessions are intended to provide short one-hour sessions that focus on technology and the needs of faculty and staff. All sessions are held in UC 202 from noon until one o’clock several Wednesday’s each month.
Schedule for Fall 2008 coming soon!
Options and Alternatives to Microsoft Office
Here are some options for common tasks like word processing, spreadsheeting, and presenting.
- Microsoft is encouraging students to "steal" Office for $59.95 (http://www.theultimatesteal.com/).
- A free alternative is Google Docs (http://docs.google.com).
- Another free alternative (if you are comfortable with installing open source software) is OpenOffice: http://www.openoffice.org.