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30 Clicks: Becoming Net Smart

Presentation Title: 
Becoming Net Smart
Presenter: 
Bob Hughes
Date: 
May 1, 2013
Note: 
Repeats via video on May 2

The Internet has seen some substantial changes in the past several years with the advent of social media, smart phones and expanding itself and often overwhelming us as a seemingly pervasive 24x7 presence in our lives. Computer Technology Professor and Department Head Bob Hughes will present strategies on how we can be more mindful, critical and productive in our interactions with digital technology.

 

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Submitted by kread on April 15, 2013 - 3:38pm

30 Clicks: Canvas

Presentation Title: 
Canvas
Presenter: 
Cynthia Foreman
Date: 
April 24, 2013
Note: 
Repeats via video on Apr. 25

Wondering what the new LMS Canvas looks like? Come and see a quick demonstration of some of the features we can look forward to when Clark College joins the other colleges in the state of Washington on this exciting new adventure.

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Submitted by kread on April 15, 2013 - 3:33pm

30 Clicks: Computer Security - Viruses, Malware, Spyware, and more

Presentation Title: 
Computer Security
Presenter: 
Aleksandr Anisimov
Date: 
November 28, 2012

Is your computer as slow as molasses? Tired of dealing with virus infections? Spent too much money on computer repairs? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this 30 Clicks session is your opportunity to find out how to stop your frustration and unnecessary headache. Join Aleksandr Anisimov, IT Technician, to learn about computer security and enter to win award winning computer security protection software.

Submitted by jaustad on February 18, 2013 - 1:46pm

30 Clicks: Creating Everyday Digital Accessibility

Presentation Title: 
Creating Everyday Digital Accessibility
Presenter: 
Jon Pielaet
Date: 
May 22, 2013

Many of us have heard about accessibility issues, but we may still wonder what accessibility is, or why it is important for students with disabilities. With more and more content going digital, it’s becoming more important than ever that we each do our part to create documents and webpages that are accessible to everyone. Learn about some easy steps you can take to make your own content more accessible.

 

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Submitted by kread on April 15, 2013 - 3:46pm

30 Clicks: Dropbox

Presentation Title: 
Dropbox
Presenter: 
Joan Carey
Date: 
October 12, 2011

Are you tired of losing your flash drive or emailing documents to yourself?  Start the year off right. Learn to store and share paper drafts, .pdfs, and photos in the Cloud. With Dropbox you can access them from anywhere and at anytime.  Dropbox is a nifty, free and useful tool for everyone.

Handout:

 Link to PDF Handout, Dropbox

Submitted by kread on February 20, 2013 - 3:06pm

30 Clicks: Dropbox and Evernote: Don't leave home without them!

Presentation Title: 
Dropbox and Evernote
Presenter: 
Roxanne Dimyan
Date: 
May 29, 2013
Note: 
Repeats via video on May 30

Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs and videos anywhere. Any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, phones and even the Dropbox website.
 

Replace all those sticky notes on your computer with Evernote, “the Swiss Army knife of capture tools”. It can be your digital file cabinet, note-taking tool, daily journal, task or project management system, recipe-keeper and more ... and you can access it anywhere!

 

Submitted by kread on April 15, 2013 - 3:49pm

30 Clicks: Facebook vs. Google+

Presentation Title: 
Facebook vs. Google+
Presenter: 
Julie Austad and Amanda Brown
Date: 
February 8, 2012

For the past few years, Facebook has been the leading social network for the world. In the summer of 2011 a new challenger arose. Google+ is a developing social network from Google with many new features. Will it be able to gain enough support to succeed and overthrow the current champion? Come and watch as these two social networks go head to head and you decide which is superior.

Submitted by jaustad on February 18, 2013 - 3:32pm

30 Clicks: Free Alternatives to Photoshop

Presentation Title: 
Photoshop Alternatives
Presenter: 
Wendy Clark
Date: 
February 20, 2013
Note: 
video repeat Feb. 22

Back by popular demand! Adobe Photoshop is the professional standard for creating photo images, but it costs over $700 for the average user. Many of its powerful features are available in other graphics programs online for free. This workshop will briefly compare some of Photoshop’s advanced features—making selections, adding layers, retouching—with several leading free alternatives. No Photoshop experience necessary! A list including favorite (free!) basic editors will be available at the end.

 

Submitted by jaustad on February 18, 2013 - 12:43pm

30 Clicks: Get Creative with Windows 7 Accessories-Snipping Tool, Paint

Presentation Title: 
Windows 7 Accessories
Presenter: 
Roxanne Dimyan
Date: 
April 14, 2011

If you use Windows 7, you’ll want to know about its Accessories, with quick and easy ways to capture and edit screen shots (snips) of any object on your screen; create original drawings; or edit pictures (add text, change colors, resize) to jazz up your Word doc, blog or PowerPoint presentations.   There’s even a sound recorder and on-screen Sticky Notes to remind yourself about the cool accessorizing you can do Windows 7 style!

Handout:

Submitted by kread on February 20, 2013 - 5:26pm

30 Clicks: Infographics

Presentation Title: 
Infographics
Presenter: 
Michelle Bagley
Date: 
May 15, 2013
Note: 
Repeats via video on May 16

infographics big nightingale

Submitted by kread on April 15, 2013 - 3:44pm
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