[Sabeswest] Tech Roundtable March 29th 1-3:30

[Charlie Herbert]

Hi Everyone,

As the new tech person here, I'd like to invite you to come to the next 
Tech Roundtable on March 29th 1-3:30 here at HCC.  Room will be 
announced once I get a feel for the numbers of participants.  This Tech 
Roundtable is for anyone wanting to share classroom or ABE-practice 
related helpful computer applications, websites, or tips and tricks.

On the docket:
1. The Gimp.  Bad name, I know.  This is open source software freely 
available for editing and manipulating digital photos.  It competes with 
the expensive Adobe Photoshop for usefulness.  I'll do a presentation on 
this and include resources. See www.Gimp.org.  Bring copies of your 
photos or a camera.
2. Additional free digital photography applications and resources 
www.picasa.com, www.kodakgallery.com...
3. The Adult Literacy Wiki -- 
http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/Main_Page

I am also collecting emails addresses for a technology enthusiast email 
list.  This will be for posting cool resources, web-accessible lessons, 
computer tips and tricks, etc.  I don't anticipate heavy traffic -- 
maybe 1-3 postings per week. Let me know if this interests you and I'll 
start one up.

Bonus tip for the day:  In Excel, have you ever wanted to switch a 
column into a row.  For example, say you have column A, Cells 1-10 that 
have headings that you would rather be at the tops of Columns 1-10 in 
Row A.  To transpose this column into a row, insert a blank row for Row 
A (select Row A and Insert Row); select cells A1-A10, copy; select cell 
A1, paste special -- in the pop up window select the _transpose_ option. 
Tada!  Took me forever to figure that one out!


Have a great holiday!

Charlie


-- 
Charlie Herbert
Technology Coordinator
SABES West
cherbert at hcc.mass.edu
(413) 552-2019