Get Trained
When training for technology, it's easiest to go step-by-step. Learn some skills, then practice them for a bit. When you have become comfortable with them, learn more skills as needed.
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Minimum Portfolio Skills
By the time you have completed all the phases of training, you will have learned to post content online in your personal Web space and will have learned multiple technologies from Powerpoint and ANGEL skills to basic Web and multimedia skills which can be used to enhance teaching.
Training Phases
Use the suggested phases below to frame your personalized process. Depending on your background, you may be starting at different phases for your training.
Phases 1-3
| Phase 1:Get Started | Phase 2: Easy to Use Skills | Phase 3: Web & Multimedia |
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Skills include:
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Skills include (choose the ones needed):
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Web Skills include (choose the ones needed):
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Optional Advanced Skills
There are a wide variety of additional technologies which can be used to enhance your teaching if you wish to pursue further technology options. See the Optional Advanced Skills Page for more details.
Training Links
These Penn State resources contain a wealth training material for different technology topics.
- ITS Training - Includes live seminars and downloadable manuals
- ITS Training Online Training Opportunities
- ANGEL Help Page - Includes all documentation and links to the ANGEL Help form
- Teaching and Learning with Technology Suggestions - covers many teaching topics
- Technology Classrooms - Information about how to use the Technoloygy Classrooms
- Main ITS Help Desk (e-mail is helpdesk@psu.edu)
- Technology Classrooms - Includes tutorials on video, audio and multimedia
- Guide for Penn State Web Developers - Useful for when you want to post your portfolio
- Behrend Software Learning Guides - Quick tips for a range of topics