Workshop Topics and Schedules

Create Native Language Print Materials

This four-day training workshop teaches computer and multimedia technology skills to create materials in print in the Native languages such as: storybooks, flash cards, brochures, calendars, newsletters, business cards, etc.

Instructors provide hands on training on the following technology skills:

1. Languagegeek Native language keyboards and fonts using Unicode universal font encodings
2. Microsoft Publisher features to produce dynamic print materials
3. Scanning technology to add locally created and culturally appropriate images (e.g., artwork, photos, video) to accompany Native text and stories
4. Audio recording and editing in the Audio Studio to create “audio books” (CDs) to accompany the print materials

Upcoming “Native Languages in Print” Workshops

• June 8–11, 2010 (Windows)

Create Native Language Digital Storytelling

Windows MovieMaker or Mac iMovie

“Digital Storytelling” is an emerging term, one that arises from a grassroots movement that uses new digital tools to help ordinary people tell their own 'true stories' in a compelling and emotionally engaging form. These stories usually take the form of a relatively short story (less than 8 minutes) and can involve interactivity.

—Wikipedia definition

This four-day training workshop teaches computer and multimedia technology skills to create short audiovisual stories in the Native languages using the digital storytelling template. Workshops are offered in either Windows (using MovieMaker) or Mac (using iMovie) platforms. Please see the Workshop Schedule section below for your choice.

Workshop participants are asked to come prepared with a story they want to relate in 3-5 minute format, visual materials (photos, artwork, video clips) and audio materials (songs, music, oratory).

Instructors provide hands on training on the following technology skills:

1. Photo/Graphics software – GIMP, Photoshop
2. Movie editing software – MovieMaker, iMovie
3. Audio software – Audacity
4. Media Players – MP3, iPod, iTouch
5. Scanning technology to add images to accompany audio content

Upcoming “Digital Stories” Workshops

• February 2-5, 2010 (Windows)
• February 16-19, 2010 (Windows)
• March 2-5, 2010 (Windows)
• April 20-23, 2010 (Mac)
• May 11-14, 2010 (Windows)
• May 25-28, 2010 (Windows)