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Coping with Academic Stress  (#16669)

This 4-part program explores different ways individuals react to stress, and the special demands that faculty members face. Suggests ways faculty can cope with stress, and helps them see the “big picture” of university life in the context of stress. Part 1 “The Who, What, When, Where and How of Stress”; Part 2 “Coping With Pre-tenure Stress”; Part 3 “Life and Stress After Tenure”; Part 4 “Balancing Personal Life and Work”. 4 VHS VIDEOS, USER GUIDE RESEARCH ARTICLES, 3 SELF-TESTS.  (1989) - VHS VIDEO  (85:00)

Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 (#18685)

Aimed at helping the viewer get the most from their digital camera and Photoshop Elements 2.  Eight lessons cover Digital imaging basics, The file browser, Correcting colors, Retouch and liquefy, Sharpen and blur, Panoramas and slideshows, Printing your photos and Web images and animation. (2002) – CD-ROM, COURSE OUTLINE.

Gateway to Health: Reliable Information on the Internet (#18981)

Three panel tabletop display featuring information on how to identify reliable health information on the internet, tools to access reliable information on the internet, and the importance of discussing internet information with health care providers. **Requires large display board (two 27” side panels, one 28” center panel, 35” high) – #17635, and header panel (same width, 12” high) – #17636, both of which may be booked separately.** (2008) – 3 DISPLAY PANELS, HEADER, INSTRUCTIONS (4p), MASTER FOR “EVALUATING WEBSITES” WORKSHEET (2p).

Mastering Access 2002 (#18646)

Step by step training helps the viewer master Access 2002.  (2002) – CD-ROM.  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Mastering Office XP (#18647)

Step by step training helps the viewer access the entire Microsoft Office XP suite including – Word 2002, Excel 2002, PowerPoint 2002, Outlook 2002, Word 2000, Excel 2000 and Access 2000.  (2002) – CD-ROM. (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Mastering Photoshop 7 (#18689)

Step-by-step training teaches how to use Photoshop 7 and Image Ready 7 (also includes Mastering Photoshop 6 and Image Ready 3). Over 40 lessons guide the viewer through a myriad of Photoshop tools and then helps apply them. (2003) – CD-ROM, POSTER.  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Mastering Windows XP (#18648)

Step by step training helps the viewer master both Windows XP and Windows ME. (2002) – CD-ROM.  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Access 2003 – Basic (#18838)

The basics of Access 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and Access 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback.  Topics include working with an existing database; working with database objects; editing database objects; tables and forms, queries and reports; output and extras.  Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) - CD-ROM (3 hours). (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Access 2007 – Advanced (#18969)

Self-paced format intended for advanced Access 2007 users.  Topics covered include: Database and Tables, Queries; Controls and formatting; Forms and subforms; Reports; Macros; Security and Customization; and Extras. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete).  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Access 2007 – Basic (#18968)

Self-paced format intended for beginning Access 2007 users. Topics covered include: Getting Started; Views and Database Objects; Tables; Data; Forms and Reports; Queries and Extras; Output; and Getting Help. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete).  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Excel 2003 – Advanced (#18840)

The advanced features of Excel 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and Excel 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback.  Topics include workbooks and worksheets; rows, columns and cells; data; formulas; managing data; pictures, diagrams and charts, revision and security; macros and customization. Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) – CD-ROM (4 hours). (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Excel 2003 – Basic (#18839)

The basics of Excel 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and Excel 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback.  Topics include workbooks and worksheets; cells, rows and columns; data; formatting cells; formulas; output. Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) –  CD-ROM (180 min.) (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Excel 2007 – Advanced (#18971)

Self-paced format intended for advanced Excel 2007 users. Topics covered include: Workbooks and Worksheets; Cells, Rows and Columns; Data; Formulas; Illustrations and Charts; Managing Data; Revision and Security; and Macros and Customization. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete).  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Excel 2007 – Basic (#18970)

Self-paced format intended for beginning Excel 2007 users.  Topics covered include: Getting Started; Workbooks and worksheets; Cells, Rows, and Columns; Data and Views; Formatting Cells; Formulas; Output; and Getting Help.(2007) - CD (approx. 4 hours to complete).   (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Office Suite Series 

Self-paced training for various Microsoft software programs. FORMAT VARIES, SOME VHS VIDEOS, SOME CD’S. SEE INDIVIDUAL TITLES FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION. 

Mastering Access 2002 – #18646

Mastering Office XP – #18647

Mastering Photoshop 7 – #18689 

Mastering Windows XP – #18648

Microsoft Access 2003 Basic – #18838

Microsoft Access 2007 - Basic – #18968

Microsoft Access 2007 – Advanced – #18969

Microsoft Excel 2003 – Basic - #18839

Microsoft Excel 2003 – Advanced – #18840

Microsoft Excel 2007- Basic – #18970

Microsoft Excel 2007 – Advanced – #18971

Microsoft Outlook 2003 – Basic – #18841 

Microsoft Outlook 2003 – Advanced – #18842

Microsoft Outlook 2007 – Basic – #18972

Microsoft Outlook 2007 – Advanced – #18973

Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003 – Basic – #18843

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 – Basic – #18844 

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 – Advanced – #18845 

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 – Basic – #18974 

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 – Advanced – #18975 

Microsoft Publisher 2007 – Basic – #18976 

Microsoft Publisher 2007 – Advanced – #18977

Microsoft Word 2003 – Basic – #18846

Microsoft Word 2003 – Advanced – #18847 

Microsoft Word 2007 – Basic – #18978

Microsoft Word 2007 – Advanced – #18979 

Microsoft Outlook 2003 – Advanced (#18842)

The advanced features of Outlook 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and Outlook 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback. Topics include email formatting and editing, calendar, contacts; tables, charts, and diagrams; mail security, archiving and data files; and customizing Outlook. Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) – CD-ROM (4 hours) (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Outlook 2003 Basic (#18841)

The basics of Outlook 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to   use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and Outlook 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback.  Topics include email, mail extras, calendar, contacts, tasks, notes and Office tools.  Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) – CD-ROM (3  hours) (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Outlook 2007 – Advanced (#18973)

Self-paced format intended for advanced Outlook 2007 users.  Topics covered include: E-Mail; Mail Formatting; Calendar; Contacts; Tables and Charts; Mail Security; Archives and Data Files; and Customizing Outlook. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete).  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Outlook 2007 – Basic (#18972)

Self-paced format intended for beginning Outlook 2007 users.  Topics covered include: getting Started; E-Mail; Mail Extras; Calendar; Contacts; Tasks and Notes; Journal and Extras; Searching and Getting Help. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete).  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003 – Basic (#18843)

The basics of Outlook Web Access 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and Outlook Web Access 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback.  Major topics include managing your email, calendar, contacts and tasks.  Mail security, customization and getting help are also covered.  Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) – CD-ROM (240 minutes)  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Powerpoint 2003 – Advanced (#18845)

The advanced features of PowerPoint 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and PowerPoint 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback. Topics include animation and multimedia; slide shows; graphics; special slides; import and output features; reviewing and security; customization; macros and extras.  Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610.  (2005) - CD-ROM  (4 hours) (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Powerpoint 2003 – Basic (#18844)

The basics of PowerPoint 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and PowerPoint 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback.  Topics include getting started; viewing and formatting slides; text; graphics; charts, tables and multimedia; slide shows, output, and getting help. Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) - CD-ROM  (3 hours) (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 – Advanced (#18975)

Self-paced format for advanced PowerPoint 2007 users.  Topics covered include: Masters and Templates; Animation and Multimedia; Text; Charts and Tables; Graphics; Proofing and Reviewing; Slide; Security and Customization. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete ).  (Microsoft Office Suite Series).

Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 – Basic (#18974)

Self-paced format for beginning PowerPoint 2007 users.  Topics covered include: Getting Started; Slides; Text; Graphics; Themes and Backgrounds; Slide Shows and Web; Viewing and Output; and Getting Help. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete).  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Publisher 2007 – Advanced (#18977)

Self-paced format for advanced Publisher 2007 users.  Topics covered include: Graphics; Text; Tables; Web Publications; Web Extras; Mail and Catalog Merge; Output; and Customizing. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete). (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Publisher 2007 – Basic (#18976)

Self-paced format for beginning Publisher 2007 users.  Topics covered include: Getting Started; Page Setup and Master Page; Text and Text Formatting; Paragraph Formatting; Graphics; Editing; Output; and Getting Help. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete).  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Word 2003 – Advanced (#18847)

Teaches the advanced features of Word 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and Word 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback. Topics include text and paragraph formatting; styles and reviewing; tables and charts; mail merge; long or complex documents; macros and shortcuts; security and privacy; and customizing Word. Requires Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) – CD-ROM (240 min.)  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Word 2003 – Basic (#18846)

Teaches novice Word users the basics of Word 2003 using three levels of training.  Video of instructor teaches how to use the software.  Then the user is allowed to practice what they’ve learned without needing to switch between the cd and Word 2003.  Finally a testing section includes a variety of test questions with immediate feedback.  Topics include identifying parts of the Word window, text formatting, paragraph formatting, inserting graphics, document editing, document outputs (printing). Requires Flash Player 8 or above.  If you have questions, contact your local IT support or the Help Desk at 1-800-760-7610. (2005) – CD-ROM (3 hours). (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Word 2007 – Advanced (#18979)

Self-paced format for advanced Word 2007 users.  Topics covered include: Text and Paragraph Formatting; Page Layout, Styles, and Themes; Tables and Charts; Long or Complex Documents; Mail Merge; Equations and Macros; Security and Extras; and Customizing Word. (2007) - CD (approx. 4 hours to complete). (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

Microsoft Word 2007 – Basic (#18978)

Self-paced format for beginning Word 2007 users.  Topics covered include:  Getting Started; Text and Text formatting; Document and Paragraph Formatting; Graphics and Building Blocks; Editing; Reviewing a Document; Views and Output; and Getting Help and Extras. (2007) – CD (approx. 4 hours to complete).  (Microsoft Office Suite Series)

The Planning and Results System – Overview 2002 (#18707)

Explains how to use the UWEX Planning and Results System.  Serves as a training tool for new users as well as a review for current users.  (2002) - DVD 

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century: Strategies and Opportunities for Cooperative Extension (#18569)

9/12/02 UWEX satellite videoconference.  Provided an overview of new learning technologies and how they might impact how CES clientele receive information and learn.  Featured videotaped examples of how CES colleagues are currently using new technologies to meet the needs of learners.  Also explained what we know about learners and technology and offered a status report from the TL21 Task Force.  VHS VIDEO, PARTICIPANT PACKET (8P). (2002) - VHS VIDEO  (120 min.)

Tl 21 Case Study Montage (#18609)

Abridged versions of using technology for program delivery case studies that were featured in the “Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century” videoconference: Black board, WisLine Web, Low-Cost Milk Parlor Design and Food Safety cd.  Montage originally produced for the 2003 WACEC conference showcasing Cooperative Extension’s use of technology in educating the people of Wisconsin.  (2003) - VHS VIDEO  (14 min.)

Using Computers in Child Care, Part 1 (#18546)

3/7/02 Penn State videoconference intended for child care providers and families.  Focus is on providing childcare staff with information about the ways in which computers can be integrated into the daily curriculum plan. VHS VIDEO, PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK.  Part of BETTER KID CARE Series.  (2002) - VHS VIDEO  (120 min.)

Using Computers in Child Care, Part 2 (#18547)

3/21/02 Penn State videoconference intended for child care providers and families.  Discusses introducing small children to computers.  Topics discussed include how to create an enhanced computer interest area and how to guide children’s behavior there, what the rules should be.  Also introduces a variety of games that can be played around computer activities. VHS VIDEO, PARTICIPANT HANDBOOK.  Part of BETTER KID CARE Series.  (2002) - VHS VIDEO  (120 min.)