What's new at Atomic Learning?

23 Dec

New Workshop:Thinking of Moving to the Cloud?

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in K12, new, workshop

Most organizations host their applications and storage locally, but that is all changing. This online workshop covers the basic concepts behind cloud computing, a relatively young and rapidly changing mode of delivery. Learn of the organizational advantages and the considerations you may need to make before moving to the cloud with particular attention paid to privacy and security concerns.

When you finish this workshop, you should be able to answer these questions:

  • Why should we move to the cloud?
  • How do we move to the cloud?
  • What special considerations should I pay attention to when moving to the cloud?

Learn more.

23 Dec

Learn Pivot Tables with New Excel 2010 Training

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in new, training, tutorials

This online training series demonstrates how to create and use Pivot Tables in Excel 2010. You’ll learn how to select the appropriate Pivot Table data, format and sort the data, print and summarize the data, and create a Pivot Chart from an existing table. You’ll also learn how to create, format and view Sparklines and Slicers. Sound exciting? Check it out.

22 Dec

New from Atomic Learning: Adobe Captivate 5.5 Training

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in new, training, tutorials

The Adobe® Captivate® 5.5 training series explores key features for creating eLearning content. You’ll learn how to create different types of projects, add audio and video to project slides, and create objects for visual enhancement and user interaction. Also learn how to work with existing Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations, create quizzes and question pools, and publish your finished project. Learn more.

22 Dec

Using AutoCAD 2012? Check out this new training!

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, new, training, tutorials

The new AutoCAD® 2012 online training series on Atomic Learning covers many of the tools and features that are most useful for two-dimensional drafting.  You will learn how to use the software to your advantage to streamline the creation of precise drawings, from simple to complex.  You'll also learn multiple methods for changing a drawing if you need to, and for viewing it in a way that is most helpful. Learn more.

21 Dec

New Content Alert: iOS5 Training

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in iPad, new, training

Atomic Learning recently added new content to the online professional development  collection which includes an expansion of its iPad® /iPad® 2 training which now supports both iOS 4 and iOS 5 users. Both of the training series provide a tutorial on how to find what operating system the device is using for accurate series viewing.

As stated by Apple®: “iPad isn’t just the best device of its kind, it’s a whole new kind of device.” iPad is a mobile device that you can use to watch movies, create documents, surf the Web, check e-mail, use as an eReader and much more.  And now, with the introduction of iOS 5, you don’t even need to have a computer to set-up or manage your iPad.  This online training series will introduce you to the basic features and functions of iPads and iPad 2s running iOS 5.

09 Dec

Coming Soon: Backing up your iPad to iCloud

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, iCloud, iPad, new, tutorials

iOS 5 introduces PC-free setup and managing of your iPad data. A new service called iCloud includes 5GB of storage space to back up your data to the cloud without the need of a computer.  View this short tutorial to learn about backing up your iPad to iCloud.  Watch for more iCloud training as part of the iPad/iPad 2 (iOS 5) training series coming soon to Atomic Learning.    

07 Dec

Coming Soon: How to use the Emoji Keyboard using iOS5

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, new, tutorials

Watch for the release of our tutorial series on the latest iOS for iPad - iOS 5.  This movie highlights how to use the Emoji keyboard using the iPad/iPad 2.  Emoji is a special set of images and emoticons that can be inserted into your e–mail and text messages. Enjoy!

 

10 Nov

Assistive Technology Collection Expands with New Project

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Spotlight, assistive technology, new, projects, workshops

Atomic Learning recently added new content to the online professional development suite which includes a new assistive technology project called “Name Activity – Overlay Maker 3”.

The Assistive Tech collection has also grown to include Stages Assessment Software – Stage 6 tutorials. The expanded library further supports the Accessible Instruction Spotlight which helps educators understand the requirements to provide accessible materials and assistive technology under IDEA, understand how to meet those requirements as it relates to classroom materials, practice creating documents and forms that are accessible to students using assistive technology, and build awareness of the barriers assistive technology can help students overcome.

07 Oct

New MultimediaTech Integration Project: Tour My School

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, Project, new, tech integration, tutorials

The new project "Tour My School" takes your students through the process of creating a video presentation using iMovie® '09. The tutorial movies demonstrate, step-by-step, how to construct a multimedia slideshow using the sample images provided in the downloadable resource packet. This project can be easily modified or adapted for creating presentations related to other curriculum areas where the integration of images, text, narration, and music might be desired.

Students will learn how to import and edit images, record their voice, add transitions, music, and finally export their project as a movie file. The example project could be easily adapted to present information about your own school, or for projects in any curriculum area that could benefit from integrating images with music and sound.

Take a look at the project here.

19 Sep

New Content Includes Google+ Project, Effective Presentation Workshop, Acrobat X Pro Training and more

Posted by Amy Schoenrock in Atomic Learning, K12, Project, classroom, integration, new, workshop

The Google+™ project will show you how to get started -- invite people and create circles, upload photos and video, share information, and encourage students to connect and communicate online with you and with their fellow classmates.

And, if you have a presentation coming up, you don’t want to miss the Effective Presentation Design workshop. Learn the dos and don’ts of presentation design to keep your audience compelled and focused on you for your next presentation.

Learn how to create and edit PDF files with rich media included, share information more securely, gather feedback more efficiently, and much more with the Acrobat X Pro training.

 

More content recently added to the site includes:

Acrobat X Pro Training (PC)

Adobe CS5.5 – What’s New? Training (PC)