VANCOUVER, Wash. The creative media and digital culture program at Washington State University Vancouver is offering seven free technology workshops this fall. Each will be taught by a faculty member and will provide hands-on experiences in a multimedia lab.
All workshops will take place from noon 1:15 p.m. in the Multimedia Classroom building, room 111. Workshops are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP contact Dene Grigar, CMDC director and associate professor, at dgrigar@vancouver.wsu.edu.
WordPress 101
Sept. 7
Instructor: Nick Schiller, systems and instruction librarian
Learn the basics of how to develop and maintain a website using WordPress. You dont need to know how to code in HTML. WordPress makes it simple.
Google Maps 101
Sept. 21
Instructor: Will Luers, visiting professor
Explore the possibilities of Google Maps as an educational resource and platform. Learn how to create and share your own MyMaps with overlays and pop-ups.
YouTube 101
Oct. 5
Instructor: Will Luers, visiting professor
Use YouTube to its full potential. Learn how to upload high-quality video, the importance of metadata, analytics, best practices and get an introduction to YouTube's partnership program.
Working with Sound for Websites 101
Oct. 19
Instructor: John Barber, clinical assistant professor
Learn basic sound editing and production skills and how to incorporate sound files into personal or professional websites using GarageBand, Audacity and ProTools.
Social Media Web Strategy 101
Nov. 2
Instructor: Frank Mungeam, adjunct professor
Use social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare to market special offers, solicit feedback, poll customers, improve your service and virally spread the word about your product or service.
Go Mobile: Website or Web App?
Nov. 16
Instructor: Brett Oppegaard, assistant professor
Discover the terms, benefits and constraints of upgrading your current website to go mobile, and discuss ideas about making the leap into the mobile future.
Optimizing Your Website for Search Engines 101
Nov. 30
Instructor: Dene Grigar, director and associate professor
Find out how to make your website come up first on a web search. Optimize your website in this hands-on workshop.
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Media contacts:
Dene Grigar, Director and Associate Professor, College of Liberal Arts, dgrigar@vancouver.wsu.edu
Brenda Alling, Office of Marketing and Communications, 360-546-9601, brenda_alling@vancouver.wsu.edu