Please excuse the cross posting
 
The following Connecticut State Library CE workshops have been scheduled for December 2011. To register access the Connecticut Library Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 

PLEASE NOTE: Workshops will be canceled by Nov. 10th if we do not receive at least eight registrations per workshop.

 
Tech Tools for Digital Storytelling & Library PR - Dec. 14th (Bristol PL)
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 for Websites - Dec. 15th (WLSC)
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

Continuing Education Coordinator

Connecticut State Library

Email: Kris.Abery@ct.gov

Tele: 860 704 2206
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