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

In-Person 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.