Category: Training
QuickStart Guide for Connecting Computer to Projector in new A-Labs
Teaching in a new A-Lab? Want to hookup your computer to the Projector and Sound System? QuickStart PDF guide here.
Use MS Word & Acrobat Pro to create Table of Contents for a PDF
Have a large PDF document you’d like to create a table of contents for? Well today’s you’re lucky day, here’s the how to tutorial: If the video size is too small to follow in this blog post, direct link here.
Need to attach a large file in an email?
This little workflow is a life saver, and something I couldn’t really live without at FIT. As you may (or may not know) attaching large files (those that are bigger than 10MB) is not possible using our FIT email system. Well using our Document Management system (Webfiles) you can! By creating what’s called a “Ticket” [...]
Exercise Files for Lynda.com
Did you know that you have access to all of the exercise files used in the Lynda.com tutorials? If you would like to download any of the exercise files used in the videos so that you can follow along with the instructor keep reading. Scroll to the top of the table of contents page of [...]
Workshop for New Faculty!
New to FIT? The TDT’s technology orientation will introduce faculty to the My FIT Luminus Portal, your gateway to technology on campus. All sessions will be held in B-915. Sign up on the TDT’s Training & Development page.
3500+ videos watched in 6 weeks
We receive periodic reports from Lynda.com on the number of training videos watched and the general topics the FIT community has been searching for. I am so happy to announce that from the report covering the time period of May 20th to July 5th, the FIT community has viewed over 3,500 complete video tutorials. [...]
Updated iPhone settings
Thanks to Sumit Bagchi from Customer Service for this update. iPhone Settings: FOR EMPLOYEES Go to Settings Go to Mail, Contacts, Calendar Add Account Email Address: firstname_lastname@exchange.fitnyc.edu Password: Your FIT Password DOMAIN: FITSUNY.EDU Server: Webmail.fitnyc.edu SSL turned on. You should now be able to receive your FIT Email FOR STUDENTS Go to Settings Go to [...]
Lynda.com accessible through MyFIT!
Lynda.com for FIT! After a very successful trial with Lynda.com, the IT department has negotiated a new contract with Lynda.com to continue it’s tutorial service from BOTH on and off campus for FIT faculty, staff, and students. You can now access Lynda.com through the MyFIT portal at http://myfit.fitnyc.edu On thei right hand-side of the window [...]
Lynda.com Service & Update
Service Issue: Lynda.com is experiencing some technical problems today, and are working on the issue. Service should be restored shortly. Update: We are so pleased that many of you are finding Lynda.com to be a valuable resource. As you know, we have been testing the site on a trial basis for the past few months. [...]
Matching Colors in Apple Keynote
Here is a function within Apple’s presentation software, Keynote, that allows you match any color up on your screen. Lets say you have a title on a slide and it would look great if it cold just be that exact color blue in the image you are using. well, that’s possible and here’s how you [...]
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