Welcome to New Era Technology’s May Newsletter!

Spring into training with ease, using our flexible e-learning training methods! Looking for something more interactive? What great timing, because we currently have our Buy One, Get One event for you to be able to optimize your learning experience! Plus, keep an eye out for the occasional special drop-in discount!

This month, we are also very proud to introduce a new section to our newsletter, in appreciation to you! Every month we will feature an organization that is part of the New Era network to showcase our appreciation of a growing New Era community. This month we are pleased to share as our Company Feature - Elbow River Casino!

Also, be sure to check out:

• Predictions for 2010 - See what all the e-learning buzz is about in this informative article from eLearn Magazine

• Current Special Offers - BOGO (Buy 1 Course, Get a 2nd Course 50% OFF!), and all Microsoft Official Curriculum courses 2 for the price of 1!

• The Commitment Curve - An insightful article on bridging the commitment gap between employers and new employees

• MS Office and Adobe Tips of the Month

Predictions for 2010

Corporate Giants Get Virtual Worlds

By: Karl M. Kapp, assistant director at the Institute for Interactive Technologies, and professor of instructional technology at Bloomsburg University, and co-author of Learning in 3D

Virtual immersive environments (VIEs) for corporate use gains traction in 2010 with major announcements concerning integration with traditional enterprisewide software, such as MS SharePoint. Even though virtual worlds still are in the "trough of disillusionment" in the technology hype cycle. VIEs will pull out of the trough in fourth quarter 2010 as productive uses of these worlds begins to proliferate—fueled by breakthrough examples of productivity improvements. These implementations will capture the imagination of many and activity around VIEs increases. The VIE industry encounters a shake up of player consolidation, new player arrivals and existing players seizing larger market share...

Article From eLearn Magazine: http://www.elearnmag.org

E-Learning to Train More People with Your Current Training Budget!

Train all of your employees without breaking your budget or selectively choosing training. New Era Technology has collaborated with a learning solutions partner to include cost-saving courses. With 25 years of courseware experience, our partner offers over 5800 e-learning courses ranging from soft skills courses to computer application courses and certifications.

E-learning removes many cost variables factored into training budgets. As it is a flexible learning style and not time restrictive, e-learning can decrease your employee’s travel time and incidental costs while allowing them to learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere. Learn more about its benefits online.

From Adobe Creative Suite to Microsoft certifications, we can offer you a package that will get you the training your organization needs. We offer a wide variety of libraries in the following areas:

• Technology - 4.419 Courses and vLabs

• Business - 2.317 Courses

• Compliance - 122 Courses

   

  Contact our Registration Desk for more information at 403-716-1102 or register@neweratechnology.com.

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Current Special Offers

Buy 1 Course, Get 1 Course 50% OFF!

When you buy one of our Adobe, MS Office or Business Soft Skillscourses at retail price, receive 50% off a second course, of equal or lesser value! Use it for yourself, or share it with a team member!

Choose from:

Register today! Offer extended until June 30!

For full course listings, please visit http://www.neweratechnology.com/infos/bogo.aspx

To register, contact our Registration Desk at 403-716-1102 or register@neweratechnology.com. The course date can be before or after June 30 but you must register before June 30 to get the deal!

* The first course must be purchased at retail price and the 50% discount will be applied to a course of equal or lesser value. All courses must be booked at time of order and payment must be received by June 30th.  This discount is only applicable to Microsoft Office, Adobe and Business Soft Skills courses currently on schedule. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers such as Training Vouchers. This offer is not valid on past orders.

ALL MOC Courses - Buy 2 courses, Get 1 FREE!

Offer extended until June 30!

When you purchase any two Microsoft Official Curriculum courses at retail price, take a third course for FREE. The third course must be equal or lesser value.

Choose from:

Register today! Offer extended until June 30!

For full course listings, please visit http://www.neweratechnology.com/infos/MsItCourses.aspx

To register, contact our Registration Desk at 403-716-1102 or register@neweratechnology.com. The course date can be before or after June 30 but you must register before June 30 to get the deal!

* The first two courses must be purchased at retail price and the free course will be applied to a course of equal or lesser value. All courses must be booked at time of order and payment must be received by June 30th.  This discount is only applicable to Microsoft Official Curriculum and SharePoint End User, Power User and Design & Branding courses currently on schedule. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers such as Training Vouchers. This offer is not valid on past orders.

Tips of the Month

Commitment Curve

By Tyler Huggins, Instructor & Consultant

When a new employee joins an organization, they usually start with all the optimism in the world.  They are entering a new company with great potential, and no identified flaws.  At this point, their commitment to the company is high.  At the same time, the boss may not be sure of the new employee yet, and thus their own commitment to that person may have limitations.  Some time later, the employee may start to notice that their new place of employment has flaws, and while their competence is now on the rise, their commitment may be starting a downward trend.  Meanwhile, the boss is starting to be more committed to the employee, because they are seeing an improvement in performance and ability. 

Do you see the gap in commitment? 

If the gap is not addressed, the relationship may be headed for failure.  It is important for the boss to let the employee know that employees will go through this commitment curve, and arrange to have supportive communication surrounding that. Only then, when the employee’s commitment and optimism are on the wane, will the employee feel free to open up about their concerns, thus giving the boss an opportunity to address their unease, and seek to preserve the relationship.

Have questions after class?

Email our instructors at helpdesk@neweratechnology.com.

Microsoft Office

By: Alex Siedule

For Excel 2003 & 2007:

For a quick and easy way to create an exact copy of any sheet you have in a workbook:

Click and drag the sheet you would like to copy, towards either the left or right, until you see a small arrowhead. While you are doing this, hold down the Ctrl key. When you release your mouse button, you will find an exact copy of the sheet with the same name along with the number 2 beside it.

Adobe Creative Suite

By: Jane Pratico

Spring-loaded tools
In CS4, you can temporarily jump from any tool to any other tool by pressing-and-holding the other tool’s shortcut. For instance, to jump from the Brush tool to the new Rotate View tool, just hold down R, click-and-drag the canvas to rotate it, and then release R to jump back to the Brush. Although it saves just one click at a time, those clicks can add up.

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