When Microsoft released the Office 2007 system and the Windows Vista operating system, they presented a challenge for computer educators: get up to speed on this new version of Office and the new operating system.

Microsoft has made significant changes to Office 2007 by replacing the familiar menus used to select commands with an entirely new user interface. In addition, innovative tools allow users to accomplish complex tasks with a simple click of the mouse button.

The Windows Vista operating system offers new features that provide a wide variety of capabilities including improved security, better multimedia support, and easier file management.

To become proficient in using and teaching this new software, many instructors may desire formal classroom training. Fortunately, to meet this need, the Shelly Cashman Series Summer Institute will be conducted at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana from July 15 through July 20, 2007.

This institute has been held at major universities each summer for the past 14 years. The purpose of the institute, which is open only to high school, career, community college, and university instructors, is to provide attendees with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to return to the classroom and teach their courses.

Subjects offered at the institute this year include Microsoft Windows Vista, Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Access 2007, Outlook 2007, Visual Basic 2005, Publisher 2007, as well as other courses. These courses run a full day or more and are taught by Shelly Cashman Series authors. You will learn from the experts who wrote the books.

We anticipate a large number of people will want to attend the 2007 Summer Institute and attendance will be limited, so please make plans to enroll as soon as possible.

For more information see http://www.course.com/events/shellycashmaninstitute/ where you can register.

We look forward to seeing you at Indiana University for an exciting week of learning.

Gary and Tom