This document outlines a series of 7 digital sandbox sessions for administrators to learn how to use various digital tools. Session 1 on November 5th teaches using an iPad to access work information. Session 2 on November 13th includes breakout sessions on beginning WordPress blogging. Session 3 on December 4th focuses on bringing a virtual staffroom to life using SurreySchools.ca. Session 4 on January 24th teaches using an iPad for multimedia storytelling. Sessions 5-7 continue building skills in blogging, collaboration tools, and advanced WordPress features. Registration instructions are provided at the end.
How Your Library Can Celebrate “Lights on Afterschool"NCIL - STAR_Net
Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement, and on October 25th more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies will be held across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, attracting more than 1 million Americans and garnering media coverage nationwide. Join us for this webinar to learn more about Lights On Afterschool, and how your library can participate.
Introduction to digital storytelling for placemakingAlison McCandlish
A workshop for PAS volunteers which gives an introduction to using audio and video for placemaking, town planning, heritage and urbanism professionals. The presentation gives some screenshots from the PAS 'Place Work Folk' project as well as work by the author as part of work with IHBC and the Digital Commonwealth Project.
La historia del automóvil empieza con los vehículos autopropulsados por vapor del siglo XVIII. En 1885 se crea el primer vehículo automóvil por motor de combustión interna con gasolina. Se divide en una serie de etapas marcadas por los principales hitos tecnológicos.
Uno de los inventos más característicos del siglo XX ha sido sin duda el automóvil. Los primeros prototipos se crearon a finales del XIX, pero no fue hasta alguna década después cuando estos vehículos empezaron a ser vistos como algo "útil".
How Your Library Can Celebrate “Lights on Afterschool"NCIL - STAR_Net
Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement, and on October 25th more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies will be held across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, attracting more than 1 million Americans and garnering media coverage nationwide. Join us for this webinar to learn more about Lights On Afterschool, and how your library can participate.
Introduction to digital storytelling for placemakingAlison McCandlish
A workshop for PAS volunteers which gives an introduction to using audio and video for placemaking, town planning, heritage and urbanism professionals. The presentation gives some screenshots from the PAS 'Place Work Folk' project as well as work by the author as part of work with IHBC and the Digital Commonwealth Project.
La historia del automóvil empieza con los vehículos autopropulsados por vapor del siglo XVIII. En 1885 se crea el primer vehículo automóvil por motor de combustión interna con gasolina. Se divide en una serie de etapas marcadas por los principales hitos tecnológicos.
Uno de los inventos más característicos del siglo XX ha sido sin duda el automóvil. Los primeros prototipos se crearon a finales del XIX, pero no fue hasta alguna década después cuando estos vehículos empezaron a ser vistos como algo "útil".
How to Start a Podcast - An Introduction to PodcastingKyle Bondo
Find Your Gaggle - Start a Podcast!
Learn what it takes to become a podcaster in just 90-minutes!
Podcasting is a fantastic medium for sharing your passions and ideas with other people. Thanks to the explosion of smartphones and mobile devices, podcasting has now become a most direct and intimate way to communicate to your people who share the same interests when they are AWAY from their computer. Now with over 300,000 podcasts available in iTunes on every topic from technology to basket weaving, podcasting has emerged from peoples basements and into the mainstream. Join Kyle Bondo -- podcaster and founder of Gagglepod -- for a Meetup Talk about what podcasting is, how podcasting works, and how YOU can become a podcaster too!
Presented by Kyle Bondo at Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg, VA on February 12th, 2018 as part of the Gagglepod (gagglepod.com) monthly podcasters meetup.
How to Start a Podcast - An Introduction to PodcastingKyle Bondo
Find Your Gaggle - Start a Podcast!
Learn what it takes to become a podcaster in just 90-minutes!
Podcasting is a fantastic medium for sharing your passions and ideas with other people. Thanks to the explosion of smartphones and mobile devices, podcasting has now become a most direct and intimate way to communicate to your people who share the same interests when they are AWAY from their computer. Now with over 300,000 podcasts available in iTunes on every topic from technology to basket weaving, podcasting has emerged from peoples basements and into the mainstream. Join Kyle Bondo -- podcaster and founder of Gagglepod -- for a Meetup Talk about what podcasting is, how podcasting works, and how YOU can become a podcaster too!
Presented by Kyle Bondo at Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg, VA on February 12th, 2018 as part of the Gagglepod (gagglepod.com) monthly podcasters meetup.
Evaluations that Center Racial Equity - TechSoup Connect MN & Dakotas Chapter...Mary Ann Van Cura
Developing meaningful evaluations for increasing positive change in nonprofits is a challenge, particularly in the context of historically marginalized communities. How can we perform effective evaluations that center clients' interests and don’t just add to staff workloads, but generate useful “course correction” info and create good? A panel of consultants will present, with time for attendee comments and Q&A. Join colleagues and panelists in this community discussion!
Four consultants shared their thoughts and experiences during a TechSoup Connect webinar, July 14, 2022. This is the slide set.
View recording here: https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-techsoup-connect-minnesota-dakotas-presents-developing-evaluations-that-center-racial-equity/
Journalism professors from 11 universities present interesting and creative strategies and tools for teaching digital journalism in seven-minute sessions each. Moderators: Debora Halpern Wenger, associate professor of journalism and head of the journalism department at the University of Mississippi; and Matt Sheehan, director of the Innovation News Center, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications.
Topics/Speakers:
Google Glass in YOUR Class - Jeremy Littau, Lehigh University
Crowdsourcing a Syllabus - Doug Ward, University of Kansas
Storify Assignments and Accuracy - Jennifer Cox, Salisbury University
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Pros and Cons - Andrea Hickerson, Rochester University of Technology
Integrating iPad Journalism Into the Curriculum - Marcus Messner, Virginia Commonwealth University
Get Your Game On: Teaching Journalism Innovation Through Interactive Games - Jeremy Caplan, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Capturing a Storytelling Image - Mikki Harris, University of Mississippi
Zeega for Current Events in the Cloud - Donica Mensing, University of Nevada - Reno
Rethinking the Research Paper with Digital Projects - Katy Culver, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Engagement Outside the Classroom with Google+ - Andrew Matranga, University of Denver
The Transmedia Approach to Journalism - Serena Carpenter, Michigan State University
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DIGITAL SANDBOX:
CONNECT, CREATE AND SHARE FOR ADMINISTRATORS
SESSION #1 - INFORMATION ESSENTIALS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012 - 3:45 P.M.-5:00 P.M. ~ DEC #2020
Presenters: Sheila Morissette & Rob Killawee
Facilitators: Peter Johnston, Antonio Vendramin, Tia Henriksen, Jim Lamond, Don Chila
Using your iPad to access information crucial to your administrative role.
What to bring:
- iPad
- Free Evernote App and Free iBooks App installed on your iPad.
** REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION BY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012 **
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE SIGNED-IN TO SURREYSCHOOLS: THEN CLICK THE LINK BELOW
https://www.surreyschools.ca/departments/edsc/events/sdworkshop/Pages/default.aspx
SESSION #2 – WORDPRESS – LET’S BLOG!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 – 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.~ LOCATION TBD
Presenter: Jordan Tinney
Facilitators: Peter Johnston, Sheila Morissette, Antonio Vendramin, Tia Henriksen,
Rob Killawee & David A’Bear
Four breakout sessions: Participants will choose between 1 of the following 4 topics:
1. Beginning Wordpress, starting a blog.
2. Writing pages and posts.
3. Adding multimedia to posts and pages.
4. Customizing menus and themes including widgets.
SESSION #3 – SURREYSCHOOLS.CA – BRINGING YOUR VIRTUAL STAFFROOM TO LIFE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012 – 3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M. ~ DEC #2020
Presenter: Antonio Vendramin & Tia Henriksen
Facilitators: Peter Johnston, Susan Whyte, Don Chila, Rob Killawee
What to bring:
- Copies of any electronic documents you plan on sharing with your staff
(i.e. Important dates for your calendar, Staff memos, Meeting agendas,
Staff Handbook info, Staff Meeting Minutes, etc…)
2. SESSION #4 – TAPPING INTO YOUR CREATIVE SIDE WITH IPAD MULTIMEDIA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 – 3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M. ~ DEC #2020
Presenters: Antonio Vendramin & Tia Henriksen
Facilitators: Peter Johnston, Don Chila, Rob Killawee, David A’Bear
Using your iPad to Tell Your School Story
What to bring:
- iPad with iMovie App installed
- At least 30 short clips (less than 10 seconds each) based on one theme (i.e. school
goals, play, school culture, parent involvement . . .). Use the movie app (on video)
in your iPad to make these clips. (If you need any help with any of this, please
contact your presenters or facilitators any time before the session).
SESSION #5 - WORDPRESS: DIGGING DEEPER – REFINING YOUR BLOG
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 – 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. ~ DEC #2020
Presenter: Jordan Tinney
Facilitators: Peter Johnston, Sheila Morissette, Antonio Vendramin, Tia Henriksen,
Rob Killawee & David A’Bear
We will again touch base with participants to "go deeper" with the blogging
experience. Perhaps a repeat of breakouts in the previous Wordpress session, but
then additional topics may be: choosing topics, research, and consistency in your
blog's look and feel.
SESSION #6 – CONNECT, CREATE, & SHARE WITH SURREYSCHOOLS.CA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013 – 3:45 P.M.-5:00 P.M. ~ DEC #2020
Presenter: Antonio Vendramin & Tia Henriksen
Facilitators: Peter Johnston, Susan Whyte, Don Chila, Rob Killawee
Using the collaborative tools within SurreySchools.ca such as, Discussion Board, My
Groups, and Newsfeed.
SESSION #7 – WORDPRESS: GOING FURTHER . . . ADVANCED FEATURES
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 – 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. ~ DEC #2020
Presenter: Jordan Tinney
Facilitators: Peter Johnston, Sheila Morissette, Antonio Vendramin, Tia Henriksen,
Rob Killawee, & David A’Bear
Guided by the group's needs. (Session includes choosing images, creating video, & audio)
REGISTRATION STEPS: SIGN INTO SURREY SCHOOLS
1. CLICK https://www.surreyschools.ca/departments/edsc/events/sdworkshop/Pages/default.aspx
2. SCROLL DOWN AND REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION BY DATE ORDER
3. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SESSION #1, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012
4. SESSIONS #2-7 ASAP / LIMITED SEATING, ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE MINIMUM
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