Workshops have been added for 2017. Please see our workshop schedule for details!
Upcoming OTS Training Workshops:
Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 – 10:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A
WordPress for Faculty: Small Scale Web Publishing – Give your CV and more a professional look online with TU’s WordPress web publishing.
Thursday, January 26th, 2017 – 1:00pm-4:00pm – Linthicum 203
Excel: Advanced – Build upon your Excel skills by learning how to create charts, 3D formulas, pivot tables and more.
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Online
WebEx Information Session – Discover how to remotely communicate with others using audio, video, chat and screen sharing.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 – 9:30am-12:30am – Linthicum 203
Excel: Fundamentals – Form a solid foundation of knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 – 2:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A
Office 365: OneDrive – Create and access your files conveniently from anywhere with Office 365.
Thursday, February 9th, 2017 – 10:00am-11:00am – Online
WebEx Information Session – Discover how to remotely communicate with others using audio, video, chat and screen sharing.
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 – 10:00am-11:30am – Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard: Introduction – Explore the Blackboard environment and features.
Thursday, February 16th. 2017 – 10:00am-11:30am – Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard: Interactive Tools – Find out new ways to engage students through Blackboard’s Interactive Tools.
To sign up for free technology workshops, visit our workshop schedule. You can also contact us directly regarding any software training related issues at training@towson.edu or 410-704-4070.WebEx Information Session – 10:00am-11:00am – WebEx Session
OTS Training Tip of the Week
Save Time With Function Keys
Function keys can help you save some time on your Windows PC. Here’s a list of the most common uses for each key:
F1
- Access the Help feature in the current program
- F1+Windows key to access Windows Help and Support
F2
- Rename the currently selected file or folder
- Alt+Ctrl+F2 to open the Documents Library while in Microsoft Office software
F3
- Use the search function in Windows Explorer
- Find text in most web browsers
F4
- Select the address bar in Windows Explorer
- Alt+F4 to close the active window or software
F5
- Refresh the current page in the internet browser
- Start a slideshow in PowerPoint
- Open the Find and Replace window in Microsoft Office software
F6
- Select the internet browser’s address bar
- Toggle keyboard navigation in the ribbon of Microsoft Office software
F7
- Spell and grammar check in Microsoft Office software
F8
- Access boot options during system startup
F9
- Refresh document in Microsoft Word
- Send and receive emails in Outlook
F10
- Access the menu bar in most applications
- Toggle keyboard navigation in the ribbon of Microsoft Office software
F11
- Enable full screen mode in Windows Explorer and internet browsers
F12
- Save As in Microsoft Office software
