MOREnet Class Offerings

1. SMART Board Level 1 (Windows) - This course is designed to explore multiple uses of the SMART Notebook software SMART Technologies. Students will participate in hands-on exercises that guide them through the features of the SMART Notebook to enhance instruction, comprehension and presentations.
2. SMART Board Level 2 (Windows) - This course is designed to explore multiple uses of the SMART Notebook software SMART Technologies beyond the basics. Students will participate in hands-on exercises that guide them through the features of the SMART Notebook to enhance instruction, comprehension and presentations.
3. SMART Board Level 1 (MAC) - same as above for the Macintosh operating system
4. SMART Board Level 2 (MAC) - same as above for the Macintosh operating system
5. Introduction to Windows 2008 Server Administration - Designed to build a foundation in basic server administration, this class introduces students to many of Windows Server 2008 features. The class includes extensive exercises which reinforce Microsoft Windows Server 2008 network administration skills as they are learned.
6. Introduction to Windows 2008 DNS, DHCP and CSVde - This course is designed to provide a foundation for understanding both Domain Name System and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Students will install and configure these services for automated IP communications. At the end of the day the students will also use the bulk user import utility CSVde.  Students must have taken Intro to Windows 2008 server to attend.
7. Introduction to Podcasting - This one day, hands-on class is intended to introduce students to the complete process of creating podcasts. Students will create a script, record audio and video for the script and then upload and combine audio and video using Audacity and Movie Maker. Students will learn about file formats and codecs necessary for creating the files to be uploaded as podcasts. Finally, students will be introduced to podcast hosting sites and will upload their files to the appropriate site.
8. Adobe Photoshop - This hands-on course is designed to introduce participants to the concepts and techniques involved in manipulating digital images. The main tool used in this course will be Photoshop version CS4. Participants will learn the basics of the Photoshop interface, how to use the main tools, techniques for optimization of images for online presentation, tips and tricks for enhancing images and the basics of making selections and managing layers.  Can also be broken down into basic image adjustments and optimizing images for online use.
9. Adobe Dreamweaver Level 1 - This beginning level course is designed to introduce the new user to the interface, concepts and techniques of visual web design using Dreamweaver.
10. Adobe Dreamweaver Level 2 - This intermediate level course is designed to build on and enhance the skills generated in the level 1 course. Emphasis will be placed on design, functionality and how to apply advanced features to an existing website.
11. Web Authoring Level 1 - This class is designed to give beginners an introduction to webpage authoring using XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language). XHTML 1.0 provides the bridge for web designers to enter the Web of the future, while still being able to maintain compatibility with today's HTML 4 browsers. It looks very much like HTML 4, with a few exceptions, so if you are familiar with HTML 4, XTHML will be easy to learn and use.
12. Web Authoring Level 2 - This hands-on class provides information and practice for, adding text, images and frames using XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language), which is intended to replace HTML
13. Web Authoring Level 3 - This hands-on class provides information and practice for adding multimedia and executable content using XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language), creating and manipulating forms and gathering form data.
14. Wireless Networking - This course is designed for the beginning wireless network administrator and is both lecture and lab oriented. Topics include the “802.11 family” of standards for implementing wireless LANs, as well as common wireless terminologies used in the field today. Emphasis will be placed on current trends in wireless security and how to implement your wireless security strategies via a layered approach. Hands-on exercises include setting up a wireless LAN, enabling wireless security features on multiple brands of wireless access points and performing signal strength tests.
15. Google Earth - Google Earth has become an amazing tool to use in any curriculum.  With the ability to incorporate English/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, history and more, Google Earth is such a great tool to inspire students and patrons to explore the world.  In this course, we will explore Google Earth’s interface including placemarks, paths, image overlays, layers and recording tours.  We will also explore Google Moon, Sky, and Mars.  
16. Google Tools (Includes Sites, Calendar, Reader, Docs, Blogger and Forms) - These classes can be broken out and customized depending on the needs of the member.
17. Online Resources including Gale, Learning Express Library and NewsBank
18. Web 2.0 Tools (Includes Social Bookmarking, Social Networking, Blogs and Wiki’s) - These classes can be broken out and customized depending on the needs of the member.