Subject: Access lynda.com online training anytime

Hello!

Do you need to update your skills in software programs such as Microsoft Office or Adobe for your class or your job?  Would you like to know more about using the free apps available to you through Office 365 via Panthermail?

I am writing to remind you that as a student, faculty or employee at EIU, you have unlimited access to lynda.com, an online library of high-quality instructional videos on the latest software tools and skills. With more than 4,000+ courses taught by industry experts—and more added every week—lynda.com is designed for all levels of learners and is available whenever you’re ready to learn. You can even view it on your mobile device.

Some of the most popular courses include:

• Microsoft Office Essentials Training including all versions of Excel, Word, Outlook, and others.

• Test Prep:  GRE

• Java Essentials

• Foundations of Programming Fundamentals

• Adobe Essentials Training including all versions of Photoshop, Premier, InDesign, and others

To access lynda.com, go to http://www.eiu.edu/lynda and select “Login to Lynda.com” using your EIU NetID and password.  (Logging in at the Lynda.com site will not work.)

Here are just a few of the benefits to using lynda.com:

• Courses include a wide variety of technology and disciplines.
• Up-to-date content helps to keep your skills current.
• New courses are added every week .
• Closed captioning and searchable, time-coded transcripts for increased comprehension.
• Beginner to advanced courses to learn at your level.
•  Watch complete courses or individual tutorials as you need them.
• Self-directed training available anywhere at any time.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Julie Lockett, Director

Center for Online Learning

McAfee Gymnasium 1125

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL 61920

Voice: 217.581.8449

jalockett@eiu.edu

http://www.eiu.edu/col