We are all set and ready to start with the Information Technology Literacy Workshops this term. These workshops are part of the “Technology in the Core” program, along with the online modules and the information technology literacy test that several of you have already checked out.
These interactive and hands-on workshops are led by iSchool Peer Technology Advisors to ensure that you acquire the minimum required IT skills and knowledge for your graduate program. We are offering eight technology workshops this Winter Term 1. They are offered in person and online. Attendance is voluntary but highly encouraged (detailed schedule below). No pre-requisites or previous preparation. Just drop by and come ready to learn.
If you are taking both workshops on web design (HTML and CSS), we recommend taking the HTML and CSS workshop in sequence since CSS builds up on HTML.
HTML
This workshop will introduce you to HTML by understanding the structure of a HTML document and learning how to use basic HTML tags. You will also have an opportunity to apply what you have learned with a hands-on activity.
- In-person: October 11 (Tuesday), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Terrace Lab)
- Webinar: November 8 (Tuesday), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Databases
This workshop will introduce you to relational databases in MS Access and MySQL. We will cover what is and is not a relational database as well as key terminology and a short introduction to writing queries.
- In-person: October 18 (Tuesday),12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Terrace Lab)
- Webinar: November 15 (Tuesday), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Zoom)
CSS
This workshop will introduce you to CSS, where we will learn how to style our HTML pages. We will explore colours, font sizes, spacing and layout elements. You will also have an opportunity to apply what you have learned with a hands-on activity.
- In-person: October 25 (Tuesday), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Terrace Lab)
- Webinar: November 22 (Tuesday), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Zoom)
e-Portfolios
This workshop will introduce you to creating and managing an ePortfolio. We will explore using a content management system to assist you in developing and maintaining a digital collection of your work to share with others.
- In-person: November 1 (Tuesday), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Terrace Lab)
- Webinar: November 29 (Tuesday), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Zoom)
If you have any questions about these workshops, please contact Esther Koh and Gage Lassley, UBC iSchool Peer Technology Advisors, directly via ischool.tech@ubc.ca.
