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Training

A listing of OID in-person training, tutorials and articles.

In-Person Training and Workshops

    • Current Training Calendar : A listing of upcoming training dates, times and locations.
    • CCLE/Moodle training provides open workshops near the beginning and end of each quarter. If there are no events on the calendar, please make an appointment. To make an appointment, send an email to: teaching@oid.ucla.edu to schedule at time convenient for you.
    • FAQs: The most commonly asked questions about training and workshops.

Tutorials and How-Tos

  • An Overview of Using Turnitin.com at UCLA: This 15 minute tutorial walks you through the steps of setting up and using the anti-plagiarism service.
  • A Quick Guide to Using Audacity for Making Podcasts: This 12 page PDF takes you from download to final edit. It is designed for those who just need to get started, but aren't sure how.
  • More Than You Might Care to Know About Using Audacity: A more detailed overview of the program intended for those who are experimenting on their own. This is a 25 page PDF file.
  • Using GradeBook on MyUCLA: A tutorial on configuring and using the GradeBook located on MyUCLA. The length of this tutorial is 15:17.
  • Classroom Equipment Tutorials: Step-by-Step video tutorials for operating the equipment located in the classrooms. Covered are: the Extron video switcher, and the use of the DVD or VHS player.
  • Color Management: How to make use of software that allows synchronization of color representation across display and print devices by calibrating your monitor.
  • Image Editing: This tutorial covers some basic image editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop for adjusting an image's brightness, color, and size.
  • Adobe Acrobat: A TEC@OID handout of basic Acrobat Standard tasks including creating PDFs, using editing and commenting tools, adding bookmarks and links, and setting security options. (PDF format)
  • PowerPoint: A TEC@OID handout of PowerPoint which covers creating a presentation, editing text, inserting images, sorting slides, applying slide designs, playing slideshows, and printing options. (PDF format)

Articles and Reviews

  • Using Turn-it-in at UCLA: A two-part report: part one examines how the anti-plagiarism service Turnitin.com works on the UCLA campus; part two explores the legal and ethical implications of using the service.
  • Personal Response Systems: Introduction to PRS systems at UCLA, how the systems work, where they are available and more.
  • Introduction to Podcasting: An article defining podcasting, explaining how to obtain podcasts and resources for further exploration.