Use of Technology in the Office

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Use of Technology in the Office
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Technology - Basics

• Computers
• Desktop
• Server w/backup
• Laptop
• Wi-Fi
• Ethernet
• Cell Phones
• BlackBerry
• iPhone
• Windows Mobile
• G1 (Google)

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Basics - continued

• Phone System
• VoIP
• Copier
• Printer
• Fax
• Video-Teleconferencing Equipment
• Classroom Inter-active Devices
• All kinds of internet capabilities
• Webinars, etc

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Technology - Networks

• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Intranet Wired and Wireless
• Shared Files
• Data Bases
• Wide Area Network (WAN)
• Internet
• Website
• VPN Virtual Private Network
• Access to office files from anywhere with an
  internet connection

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Technology Software Minimum

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Access
• Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat (Writer/Reader)
• Accounting Software
• Other

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Software - Outlook

• Email
• Distribution list
• Email Etiquette
• Does the contractor have an email address for
  business and/or personal emails?
• Directory?
• BlackBerry Windows Mobile iPhone

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Outlook - Calendar

• Appointments - One time and Recurring
• Reminder Set for the amount of time necessary
  to get there!
• Color coded - Categories?
• Meeting Invitations!
• Also - Put information in the body of the text of
  the invitation
• Also - Follow-up with hard copy?
• Also - Follow-up with phone call?
• Reality - There is No Let-up on Follow-up!

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Outlook Calendar continued

• Shared!
• Microsoft Exchange Server
• On-site or hosted off-site service
• Set permissions
• Color Code Categories?
• Public!
• Website
• Newsletter

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Technology - Classroom

• Training/Seminars
• Projection Equipment
• DLP/LCD etc.
• Electronic Whiteboard
• Electronic Overhead Projectors through a computer
• LCD/Plasma Flat Screen Monitors
• Sound System
• Fixed
• Portable
• Interactive Classroom Devices

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Discussion/Additional Information