Laura Tichy-Smith, M.A.

Microsoft Office Suite

• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Word, particularly the track changes editing function that is useful for grading papers.

• Have taught other people how to use the track changes function.

• Trained to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and Expression Web 4.

 

Course Management Systems

• Trained to design courses in role of instructor with Canvas by Instructure.

• Experienced in the role of student with Canvas by Instructure, Blackboard Learn, ANGEL Learning, and Pearson MyLab systems.

 

Adobe Creative Suite

• Trained to use Adobe Photoshop, InDesign (publication layout), Dreamweaver (web design), and Premier Pro (video editing) software as part of the journalism degree.

 

Additional computer experience

• Have created websites in a class that required writing HTML code (Hyper Text Markup Language) and CSS structure (Cascading Style Sheets) manually without the benefit of modern website-design software.

• Have used Oracle's PeopleSoft and Banner by Ellucian in the role of student.

• Experienced with Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition software.

• Trained in Internet research techniques.

• Trained to use social media for publicity and promotion as part of the journalism degree.

• Adapt quickly to new technology and software.

• Have some computer installation and repair experience.