I found my way to Doug Johnson’s Blue Skunk Blog this morning and found it to be very interesting. I’m going a bit off topic, but we all want to empower and motivate audiences when we present (especially when we present about new technology). The Blue Skunk post begins with a great reference from “Being […]
Archive for the ‘How to…’ Category
Being a Gifted Speaker
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008Web 2.0 Storytelling
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008The latest issue of Educause has an article entitled, Web 2.0 Storytelling: Emergence of a New Genre My interest in digital storytelling began in 2003 when I was a graduate student. My focus was a project using blogs to build healthy communities. I think I will always continue on looking for the right project that […]
Making Tag Clouds
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008I used Wordle to make this cloud from the words on this blog. Clouds can be used a number of different ways for educational outreach. It can build community if the words come from a group of people working together.
Using Skype for Recording Interviews
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008As a begin to launch two podcast series, I want to see what my options are for interviewing people. I’m learning more about Skype and found this very helpful slidecast. [slideshare id=210772&doc=skype-for-interviews-1198388936660724-2&w=425]
Section 508 Standards
Friday, September 19th, 2008Our center is funded by NIEHS and there is now much talk about being Section 508 compliant. Section 508 requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by […]
Behind this Blog
Monday, September 15th, 2008I was recently interviewed by Jana Zvibleman from the Research Office at Oregon State University. The audio below is 10 minutes long talking about the outreach program and what we have and will be doing with new technology. Learn more about Naomi Hirsch, the Environmental Health Sciences Center Community Outreach and Education Program, The Hydroville […]
Collaborative Writing Projects with Google
Friday, September 5th, 2008Google Docs may be something valuable to try for our collaborative writing projects. Watch the video to learn more. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA&hl=en&fs=1] Here is more information and resources for Google Docs.
Keep the Creativity Mojo Going
Thursday, August 28th, 2008I came across a web site called copyblogger, which is all about copywriting tips for online marketing success. In my work of community outreach and education, I don’t think about selling a product or getting more customers, but much of the information on Copyblogger is quite useful and can be adapted. I think the bottom […]
Multimedia and Science Education
Monday, August 18th, 2008Our outreach program with the Environmental Health Sciences Center has always focused on integrating 21st century learning skills into the education. I found information from Quest, a production of KQED Public Broadcasting in the California Bay Area. I think it is a valuable reminder of why it is important to examine how to best do […]
