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Fall 2025 Library Workshop Series: From Inbox to A+: Computer Skills for Academic Success

Welcome!

Welcome to Computer Skills for Academic Success! 

Our Goals today are to:

1. Learn how to navigate the different systems at Hilbert: Self-Service, Blackboard, and Outlook.

2. Review email etiquette.

3. Review and re-format a Word document.

4. Learn about best practices for file naming and organization.

5. Set up folders for classes on OneDrive.

Hilbert College "Systems"

Self-Service - What to Check and When

1. Class Schedule

View your current course list, class times, room locations, and professors' names.

When to check:

  • Before the semester starts
  • The first week (or two) of classes
  • Anytime you're confused about your schedule!

 

2. Registration Status

Check your registration dates, search for classes, make sure there are no holds.

When to check:

  • 2-3 weeks before registration opens
  • During registration
  • After registration to confirm your classes

 

3. Grades

View final grades, GPA, and unofficial transcripts

When to check:

  • End of each semester
  • Before meeting with your advisor or with your academic coach

 

4. Financial Aid

Check tuition balance, aid status, and payment plans

When to check:

  • Start of each semester
  • Monthly
  • Before financial deadlines

 

5. Holds or Alerts

Flags that may block registration or delay aid

When to check:

  • Monthly
  • Before registration

 

Blackboard Tips

1. Bookmark your Blackboard login page!

2. Check the Announcement section each time you log in.

3. In each course, look for folders like "Course Materials", "Lectures", or "Modules".

4. Double check submissions and use proper file names!

5. Follow discussion board instructions carefully (word counts, required replies, etc) and be professional!

6. Check grades and feedback.

7. Get into the habit of logging in regularly

Formatting a Word Document

Unless your professor instructs otherwise:

  • Font should be Times New Roman
  • Font size should be 12pt
  • Font color should be black
  • Lines should be double spaced
  • Margins should be 1 inch all around

File Naming

Email Best Practices

OneDrive Activity

In this activity, you will be setting up your OneDrive with folders for your courses. It's great to have an organized system in place at the start of the semester. 

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