Digital Arts Service Corps - resource

Amazing opportunity -- FREE Computer Summer Camp for girls in grades 10-12

Victoria Edwards — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:02:57 +0000

Hey Guys, those of you are working with youth users of community technology centers, -- Microsoft is offering a free computer summer camp for girls in grades 10-12. Unfortunately, it's not being held in Miami, Florida (where I am) but the camps are being held in:
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Fargo, ND
Las Colinas, TX
Redmond, WA
Stony Brook, NY
Washington, D.C.

(I cut and paste from the website to provide the information below:)

We are now accepting applications to Microsoft's DigiGirlz High Tech Camps. We are requesting your assistance in promoting this learning
opportunity for high school girls. The camp was developed to provide girls with a better understanding of what a career in technology is all about.
This exciting three to five day experience provides opportunities to learn about careers in technology, talk with Microsoft employees about
their life experiences, and enjoy hands-on computer and technology workshops.
What Participants Can Expect
* Hands-on learning sessions to educate
* Keynote Speaker series to inspire
* Career/technology tours to heighten awareness
* Resume and interview workshops to prepare
* Employee panels to answer questions

Testimonials
Here is what some DigiGirlz had to say about their experiences at the camp:
* "[The event was] very empowering and I know that I can accomplish anything!"
* "It definitely had a positive impact on me. It got me inspired to get involved and really gave me confidence to live out my dreams. It
gave me great ideas and I am so excited to continue on!"
* "Even in the short time I was at Microsoft I learned so much about technology, but more about how people can achieve professions that
they love and enjoy. Everyone's enthusiasm about their professions inspired me to find what I love and pursue it -- not only in technology,
but in life."
* "I am now much, much more interested in technology-related careers. They are so much fun."

Application Details

To apply, girls need to complete the online application form which is available at:
https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx

In addition to providing contact information, the girls will be asked to answer two essay questions. After being selected into the program, they
will receive a packet of information with additional forms for completion.
They will also be asked to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. The documents must be completed and returned in
order to be fully registered for the camp. Girls must currently be in 9th-12th grade to be eligible. This camp is free of charge to participants.

Visit
https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx
for more information.*

10 Tactics for Growing Your Community Online

Morgan Sully — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:56:22 +0000

Last week I attended an NTEN Member Appreciation Webinar entitled: 10 Tactics for Growing Your Community Online. As NAMAC's Online Community Manager, I found this webinar very helpful, engaging and well worth my time.

The webinar, provided by the awesome N-TEN, can be found in context here:
http://tinyurl.com/2mtekz

The following are the main bullet points that were discussed at the *session:

1) Let the potential members of the community know why you are providing an online community, and how being an active member of a community would benefit them.

2) Use every opportunity to showcase your online community.

3) Seed the community with groups, forum postings, blogs, etc., so that early adopters aren’t faced with an “empty” community.

4) Make it as easy as possible for people to sign up and to use the community tools.

5) Designate a staff person to be the facilitator or moderator of the community.

6) Acknowledge those members who use the community frequently.

7) Seek input from the members on your organization’s agenda and other organizational issues. Take what you learn from the community and put it into practice in the organization.

8) Use wiki and/or forum functionality to publish ongoing lists of group events.

9) Announce new initiatives and other important organizational news in the community first.

10) Keep the community content fresh.

Feel free to watch the powerpoint below (click on it to go to a download page):

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The powerpoint was provided on kind permission from Christopher Dworin, VP of Business Development at GoLightly - thanks Chris! GoLightly provides communication and collaboration solutions for community-minded organizations. [Their] social networking tools give your members the ability to interact with you and each other in powerful new ways.

To read more about GoLightly, see: http://www.golightly.com/

A Digital Arts Resource Handout

Kevin Palmer — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:13:53 +0000

Lauren Bratslavsky developed this one-page handout (attached below) detailing resources for video editing, computer skills training, free media, digital photography and more.