Summer Study 2020 - Friday, July 24

Friday, July 24, 2020 - 10:00 to 11:30

Phase 1:

The Future of Accessibility: Powered by Microsoft AI: There is a unique opportunity for AI to revolutionize how we think about assistive technology and access to technology for people with disabilities. Learn about the Microsoft AI for Accessibility grant program, Azure cloud technology and the ethical considerations around AI and disability. We’ll also discuss tips and strategies for excelling in a career in tech so that you can help make the future accessible for everyone.

Friday, July 24, 2020 - 10:00 to 11:30

Phase 2:

Rooted In Rights: Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we'll use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You'll learn the basics of free apps and edit your own video. Finally, you'll ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!

Friday, July 24, 2020 - 12:00 to 13:00

Phase 1:

Office Hours: Stop by Zoom Office Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.

Friday, July 24, 2020 - 13:30 to 15:00

Phase 1:

Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2020 website.

Today's Agenda:

  • Announcements, Identify Goals & Action Items
  • Break into Teams: Build the DO-IT Summer Study 2020 website!
  • Report out, set goals & action items for the next session
Friday, July 24, 2020 - 13:30 to 15:00

Phase 2:

First Impressions: In this session, scholars will develop both resume and networking skills to make a meaningful first impression. Scholars will work on enhancing their elevator pitches to make a confident first impression supported by a stellar resume, to use in a later workshop. By the end of this session, scholars will have learned: Have… 

  1. a concise elevator pitch 
  2. an understanding of resume etiquette 
  3. tools to make the building the resume process easier 
  4. a basic knowledge of Linkedin
Friday, July 24, 2020 - 16:00 to 17:00

Phase 2:

Office Hours: Stop by Zoom Office Hours if you have any questions or need tech support.

Friday, July 24, 2020 - 18:30 to 20:30

Phase 1 and 2:

Play Jackbox Games: Join DO-IT Staff in playing some Jackbox Games! Never played before? Don't worry--just grab a phone or computer, jump on Zoom, and you can play along on screen! These party style games include Fibbage, a game where you make up facts; Bracketeering, a game where you share opinions and more. See you there!