ElementK

Created by Laura Jones October 2001Created by Laura Jones October 2001

Element Element KK

And you….And you….


What is Element K?What is Element K?

Element K is an online training Element K is an online training center for [almost] everything center for [almost] everything computer-related.computer-related.


Where can I find Element Where can I find Element K?K?

The URL for Element K is:The URL for Element K is:

http://www.elementk.cohttp://www.elementk.comm


What are the What are the advantages of Element advantages of Element K?K? Accessible to all Faculty, Staff and Accessible to all Faculty, Staff and

StudentsStudents 24 x 7 availability 24 x 7 availability Course Completion CertificatesCourse Completion Certificates Brainbench CertificationsBrainbench Certifications Preparations for MCSE and other Preparations for MCSE and other

certification examinationscertification examinations


How are Element K How are Element K classes administered?classes administered? Self-Study TutorialsSelf-Study Tutorials

– No instructors or necessary outside No instructors or necessary outside materialsmaterials

– No assignments, lectures or time constraintsNo assignments, lectures or time constraints Instructor-Led Instructor-Led

– 4-8 weeks in length4-8 weeks in length– Assignments / Online Lectures Assignments / Online Lectures – Often has books or added materialsOften has books or added materials– Online office hours with instructorsOnline office hours with instructors


What Courses are What Courses are Available to Virginia Tech Available to Virginia Tech Users?Users?

Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft Windows (95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP)(95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP) Office SuitesOffice Suites (Microsoft, Star, Corel)(Microsoft, Star, Corel) Web BrowsersWeb Browsers (Internet Explorer, Netscape (Internet Explorer, Netscape

Communicator)Communicator) AdobeAdobe (Acrobat, PageMaker, GoLive, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)(Acrobat, PageMaker, GoLive, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) MacromediaMacromedia (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Freehand, (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Freehand,

etc.)etc.) FinancialFinancial (MS Money, Quicken, QuickBooks(MS Money, Quicken, QuickBooks)) Microsoft Microsoft (Project, IIS 4.0, Photodraw, Publisher, Vizact, etc.)(Project, IIS 4.0, Photodraw, Publisher, Vizact, etc.) MacintoshMacintosh (OS 9.0 and many applications) (OS 9.0 and many applications) And much more….And much more….


What other classes does What other classes does Element K offer?Element K offer?

Oracle / SQLOracle / SQL PC Core HardwarePC Core Hardware Programming Programming (JAVA, C++, DHTML, Visual Basic)(JAVA, C++, DHTML, Visual Basic)

Management / Professional Management / Professional DevelopmentDevelopment

Workplace Safety / Ergonomics / OSHAWorkplace Safety / Ergonomics / OSHA Equal Opportunity / Sexual HarassmentEqual Opportunity / Sexual Harassment And more….And more….


What certification What certification classes does Element classes does Element K offer?K offer?

MCSE MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)Engineer)

CNE CNE (Certified Novell Engineer)(Certified Novell Engineer)

A+ certificationA+ certification Inet+ certificationInet+ certification Network+ certification Network+ certification

Available certifications include:Available certifications include:


International International Computer Drivers Computer Drivers License CourseLicense Course (For novice users)(For novice users) Introduction to the PCIntroduction to the PC Introduction to Word ProcessingIntroduction to Word Processing Introduction to the InternetIntroduction to the Internet Introduction to DatabasesIntroduction to Databases Creating PresentationsCreating Presentations Creating Effective Spreadsheets Creating Effective Spreadsheets (I & (I &

II)II)


Course Completion Course Completion CertificateCertificate


What is a Brainbench What is a Brainbench Certification?Certification?

Brainbench is the world's leading Brainbench is the world's leading online skills testing and online skills testing and certification authority certification authority

Certifications are widely Certifications are widely accepted, though not affiliated or accepted, though not affiliated or approved by many major approved by many major software vendorssoftware vendors

Certification lasts 1 yearCertification lasts 1 year


Example of the Brainbench Example of the Brainbench CertificationCertification


How do I sign up?How do I sign up?

Go to Go to http://portal.vt.eduhttp://portal.vt.edu.. Log in with your PID / password.Log in with your PID / password. Click on ‘Academics and Training’.Click on ‘Academics and Training’. Click on ‘Element K’.Click on ‘Element K’. Enter your PID and desired Enter your PID and desired

password.password. Once your account is created, log Once your account is created, log

into into http://www.elementk.comhttp://www.elementk.com..


Where do I log in?Where do I log in?


What problems will What problems will might I have?might I have? Username is case-sensitiveUsername is case-sensitive For example: For example:

my user name is VT_lajones2, not vt_lajones2my user name is VT_lajones2, not vt_lajones2

Element K is NOT compatible Element K is NOT compatible with beta with beta web browsers, or with modified browsersweb browsers, or with modified browsers (i.e. (i.e. AOL)AOL)

Users must have Shockwave installedUsers must have Shockwave installed (You will be prompted to install Shockwave if you (You will be prompted to install Shockwave if you do not have it. After installation, your browser do not have it. After installation, your browser must also be restarted before starting a tutorial!)must also be restarted before starting a tutorial!)


What kind of support What kind of support does Element K offer?does Element K offer? In depth FAQ pageIn depth FAQ page Online KnowledgebaseOnline Knowledgebase Online problem submission pageOnline problem submission page Online live chat with tech supportOnline live chat with tech support 800 phone support 800 phone support (24 hours/day (24 hours/day

Monday-Friday)Monday-Friday)


Where do I find help?Where do I find help?Click on Contact Us or Help Click on Contact Us or Help


What else is there to What else is there to know about Element know about Element K?K?

Element K works through a modem Element K works through a modem with a connections speed of 28.8 or with a connections speed of 28.8 or better. better.

More info: More info: http://www.fdi.vt.edu/FDI_Support/elementkinfo.htmhttp://www.fdi.vt.edu/FDI_Support/elementkinfo.htmll

For other questions or comments, you For other questions or comments, you can e-mail:can e-mail:– Laura Jones (Laura Jones ([email protected]@vt.edu))– Ed Schwartz (Ed Schwartz ([email protected]@vt.edu))


What was that URL What was that URL again?again?

http://www.elementk.comhttp://www.elementk.com

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