The following Connecticut State Library continuing education workshops have been scheduled for Sept. 12th, Sept. 13th and Sept. 14th. To register access the Connecticut Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
Tech Tools for Digital Storytelling & Library PR - Sept. 12th (MLSC)
When we think of traditional storytelling, telling tales around a campfire often comes to mind. And it's those same storytelling skills that are an essential part of giving any sort of effective presentation. In this workshop we'll be exploring digital storytelling and presentation tools. We'll cover how to use a wide range of web-based tools to present "stories" using a variety of digital media, how to find creative commons licensed media to include in presentations and look at ways to create more engaging presentations. These tools can be used in a variety of settings: student projects, library advocacy, gathering stories and local history from patrons and so much more.
 
Intermediate WordPress - Sept. 13th (Darien PL) and Sept. 14th (Bristol PL)
In the basic "WordPress as a Content Management System" workshop you learned how to create Pages to display static content, use Posts to create a news page, select themes to make your site look great and 
use widgets to create a sidebar of content for your library site. In this session you'll learn much more about managing your own installation of WordPress and customizing your library's WordPress based web site.
 
Topics will include:
Tips on keeping your site secure and well maintained.
Using the file editor to make minor edits to theme files.
Customizing CSS to make simple changes to site.
Great plugins that add great features to WordPress.
New WordPress features including the Custom Menus options.
Finding & installing themes and plugins
How to work with Child Themes
 
 

Kris Abery

Connecticut State Library

Continuing Education Coordinator
Tele: 860.704.2206

Email: Kris.Abery@ct.gov

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