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What are IT Tuesdays?

A series of online professional development events focusing on IT related topics. These session will be offered on the second Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:00 AM via Centra.

The current schedule of topics is listed below.

How do I enroll?

  • Go to http://eit.tamu.edu/centra.html and click the top link to log in with your Centra username and password.
  • If you do not have a Centra username and password, click the “Register for” link and create them for yourself.
  • After logging in you will see links on the upper left side of the page. Click the ‘“Enrollment” link to see a list of folders.
  • Click on the "IT Tuesdays" folder to see topics and dates for events.
  • Click on the word "Enroll" to enroll in an event.

How do I make sure my computer will run Centra?

Make sure that the computer you’ll use to participate is set up to run Centra by running the system check before the event.

  • Go to http://eit.tamu.edu/centra.html and click the top link to get to the log in page.
  • Click the "System Check" link in the black bar below the Texas Cooperative Extension logo and follow the instructions. Have your microphone and speakers or headset plugged in to the computer so that you can complete the audio check as well.
  • If your computer doesn’t successfully pass the system check contact EIT at CentraHelp@ag.tamu.edu or 979.845.9689

How do I attend an event?

On the day of the event go to http://eit.tamu.edu/centra.html and click the top link to get to the log in page, then log in with your Centra user ID and password. Fifteen minutes before the start time click the My Schedule link in the upper left corner. Finally, click the Attend link below the title of the event to enter the event.

Where can I get help or more information?

For more information visit http://eit.tamu.edu/centra.html, email CentraHelp@ag.tamu.edu or call EIT at 979.845.9689.

IT Tuesdays Schedule

10/13/09 - Using First-Call

  • Instructor: Aimee Sandifeer & Weldon Floyd
  • Description: Learn how to access First-Call and how to use the new support/help desk system.

11/10/09 - Learning how to use Adobe LiveCycle

  • Instructor: Jim Segers & Jeffrey SoRelle
  • Description: How to create forms using Adobe LiveCycle.

12/08/09 - Collaboration via GroupWise 7

  • Instructor: Greg Thomas & Aimee Sandifeer
  • Description: Learn how to collaborated with others via GroupWise and discover the real power.

02/09/10 - Computer Tune Up!

  • Instructor: Weldon Floyd & Aimee Sandifeer
  • Description: Learn how to use basic free tools to tune up your PC for better performance.

03/09/10 - Collaboration via Social Networking

  • Instructor: Jim Segers & Greg Thomas
  • Description: Learn how to collaborate with others around the world using tools like Google Docs, Face book, and Twitter.

04/13/10 - Learn to how to use Word 07 to create Labels and Envelops

  • Instructor: Steve Paz & Jeffrey SoRelle
  • Description: Must have Word 07 installed.