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BlueCorps can help you figure out how to use a wide variety of the technology available to LSA students, faculty, and staff. If you’re just starting out, or trying to figure out how to accomplish a specific task, BlueCorps consultants are happy to take time to hear what it is you need to do and help you do it. If our consultants don’t know how to help you, themselves, they can often connect you with the group who can.

We provide walk-ins, one-on-one consultations, and in-class workshops for the following:

Instructional Technology & Class Tools

  • Canvas
    • How to navigate Canvas
    • Help with issues reading modules or submitting assignments
  • iClicker
    • Register iClicker
    • Help troubleshooting issues with iClicker
  • LockDown Browser
    • Install LockDown Browser for exams
    • Help launching LockDown Browser
  • Zoom
    • Create or join a Zoom meeting
    • Troubleshoot issues with video, audio, or microphones
    • Help with Zoom features like screen sharing and breakout rooms
  • Kaltura (Video and lecture recording)
    • How to use Kaltura to record your screen and lecture video/audio
    • Best practices for using Kaltura features to aid the visual presentation
  • Other Instructional Technology: WordPress, YellowDig, Harmonize
    • How to use the block editor in WordPress
    • Embed an image/video in WordPress
    • Post in YellowDig
    • How to use Harmonize

Computer Basics

If you are part of the Michigan Undergraduate Laptop Program or just got a new computer, BlueCorps can walk you through how to use your device.

  • Navigating Mac and Windows
    • How to use your new computer
    • How to navigate files and programs
    • Best practices to stay organized and keep your computer running well
  • Chrome / Safari / Firefox
    • How to navigate the internet using your browser
    • Change settings to best suit your needs
    • Favorite or bookmark websites you use most often
  • Installations
    • How to install and access programs like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Adobe Creative (Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
  • Data transfer
    • How to download files from Google Drive or Dropbox
    • How to move files from another computer, flash drive, or external hard drive
  • MPrint
    •  Steps for printing to campus computers
  • Dropbox
    • Backup your files online using Dropbox
    • How to upload or download files
    • Share Dropbox folders or files with others
  • MWireless
    •    How to connect your personal devices to MWireless internet in U-M buildings                 

Audio/Visual

  • Adobe Creative Cloud: Premiere Rush, Express, Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, and more
    • Premiere Rush
      • How to create basic podcasts and videos with Premiere Rush
      • How to export a final video file
    • Express
      • How to create basic graphic design projects with Express
      • How to save final file for use            
    • Premiere Pro
      • How to navigate Premiere Pro's different views
      • How to create and save a Premiere Pro file
      • How to import audio, video, and image files
      • Basic editing tools and effects in the timeline
      • How to export your final video file
    • Audition
      • How to create and save an Audition file
      • Basic audio editing tools in Audition
      • How to export your final audio file
    • Photoshop
      • Create a new file or open a photo to edit
      • Basic photo editing tools in Photoshop
      • How to save and export your final photo file
    • Illustrator
      • Basic graphic design with Illustrator
  • Canva
    • How to create and edit graphics in Canva

Google Tools

  • Drive
    • Find folders and files in Google Drive
    • Share files with others in Google Drive
  • Docs
    • Share docs with others to edit, comment, or view
    • Change settings, headings, or fonts
    • How to leave comments or suggestions
  • Slides
    • Create a new slide show
    • Change settings, backgrounds, colors, or fonts
    • Inserting pictures or videos
    • Help with presenting mode
    • Share slides with others to edit, comment, or view
  • Sheets
    • Change settings, colors, or fonts
    • Help with formatting and basic formulas
    • Share sheets with others to edit, comment, or view
  • Mail
    • Help navigating Gmail
    • Change settings to best organize or filter emails
    • Format emails
  • Calendar
    • Create a new calendar, recurring event, or single event
    • Add others to the calendar invite
    • Change settings to include location, Zoom meeting, or additional information
  • Sites
    • How to use Google Sites for website projects
    • Basic web editing and layout in Sites    

Microsoft Office

BlueCorps can help you get started or answer basic questions in Microsoft Office.

  • Word
    • Change settings, headings, fonts, or colors
    • Insert images
  • Powerpoint
    • Create a slideshow
    • Change sttings, background, font, or colors
    • Insert images or videos
    • How to present your slideshow
  • Excel
    • Help with basic formatting or formulas
    • Help with pivot tables

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