Update to Training Page: IM/Chat

Here's what I did while my family was watching "The Dark Knight": I added a lot more to the training page about instant messaging. I put in directions for Google Talk Gadget and for using iChat on the Mac; will keep working on Google Talk for Windows. I wanted to put in directions for AIM Express (which is the web-based version of AOl Instant Messenger) but it wouldn't let me get in for some reason. Google Talk Gadget really doesn't let you do much customization and furthermore, the "search" isn't really a search; if you enter a name into the window, it immediately sends an email to thatname@gmail.com if such a user exists, which is how I sent an email to someone that I am not sure I know. Oops. I put a warning about that in the tutorial. This is one of the prices we pay for jumping into Web 2.0 (potentially annoying other people without meaning to).

Word editing tutorial done

That's pretty much it--take a look at it and offer any comments, if you have a chance.

Updates to Training Wiki

Whew...I mostly finished the sections on setting up a Ning network and using Google Reader to subscribe to RSS feeds.

Snapz Pro with Movie Capture

I am looking at Snapz Pro for capturing video screen shots...I never needed that feature before but in writing the online tutorials I found it a little frustrating not to just be able to put in a little video showing how I clicked and opened things! Waiting to hear from the company to make sure it is in fact true that I don't have a license to cover that feature already. See Ambrosia Software for details. I believe it is a Mac-only program but I'm sure there are comparable things out there for Windows.

PBwiki tutorial done

Comments and tips would be much appreciated.
Wiki Help

Tutorials are a pain

They take lots of time. Screenshots are labor-intensive. We'll see how far I get on my three, but I'll definitely finish the pbwiki one.

Implementation/Training Note

We should put together a listing of favorite little tech tools, like Slideshare or Survey Monkey with notes about how they could be used.

UPDATE: We should also make a list of things everyone should try at least once; it would be optional, but we should make it clear that we think these things are so great that you wouldn't want to miss out! Examples: SurveyMonkey, using an RSS feed reader, listening to a podcast, etc. Provide tutorials on our wiki and hold monthly gatherings to show people how to do this.