Summer Study 2020 - Tuesday, July 28

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 10:00 to 11:30

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:

  • Learn about website validation & accessibility checkers. We will be using some of the tools listed under Online Tools on the Tools & Resources (Links to an external site.) page of the Intro to Web Design class website. 
  • Review the current draft of the website; identify and prioritizing remaining needs. Set goals & action items. 
  • Break into Teams: Build the DO-IT Summer Study 2020 website!
  • Report out, set goals & action items for the next (final) session
Tuesday, July 28, 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!

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 12:00 to 13:00

Phase 1:

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

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 13:30 to 15:00

Phase 1:

Interacting with Faculty: In this session you will be meeting college faculty to practice introducing yourself and articulating your needs to them.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 13:30 to 15:00

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!

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 - 15:35

Phase 1 and 2:

Online Discussion: Scholars' Favorite Movies, Books, and Music: For this optional activity, Scholars are encouraged to visit the Canvas discussion board from 6pm-7pm to exchange recommendations for movies, books, and music! Learn about the all-time favorites or recent discoveries of your fellow campers. To participate, simply type your thoughts in the discussion space, and reply to comments from others.