Help Guides

Workshops now available via Canvas. Video lessons available to all in the Western community. Enroll to start learning today.

We have help guides available for dozens of programs!  Download and print here.

Important Note: This page is out of date.  Some content may not be available.  We are hard at work updating all of our information to be accurate and accessible - if you have questions, contact us at studenttechnology.center@wwu.edu.

For the current STC Workshop offerings, be sure to enroll in the STC Workshops Online Canvas course! 

Scan Assignments with your Phone

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For questions regarding document scanning for online courses, contact us at techcenter@wwu.edu

123D Design by Autodesk

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Learn the basics of 3D modeling in a CAD program.

After Effects

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Get started with visual effects!

Arduino

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Get started with electronics using this open-source program.

Audacity

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Edit audio using this free Windows program.

Cura

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Learn how to prepare 3D models for printing!

Excel

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Create versatile spreadsheets using Excel 2016.

Final Cut Pro

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Edit videos with this program offered on the STC Mac computers.

Illustrator

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Learn the basics of Adobe's vector graphics editor.

iMovie

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Produce your own movies on a Mac.

InDesign

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Learn to create print-quality publications.

Lightroom

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Up your photography game with this professional photo editing program.

Photoshop

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Edit photos professionally with Adobe's most famous program!

Powerpoint

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Learn to make the most out of your slideshows!

Premiere

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Video editing basics from Adobe.

Publisher

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Create flyers, newsletters, and more!

Raspberry Pi 3

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Introduce yourself to the world of Raspberry Pi.

 

TinkerCAD

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Get started with 3D modeling with this simple CAD program. 

Virtual Reality

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Check out our orientation guide for the STC Virtual Reality Lab!

Word

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Refine your word processing skills with this simple guide.

Wordpress

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Learn to create your own blog or website with Wordpress!