Web Development Workshops
These workshops are held in the eLearning Programs and Support Center, located in the Fine Arts building room 138. These 1-hour, hands-on workshops provide basic instruction on how to work with the following software packages. Learning about these programs will help you apply web design principles to help improve the appearance of your web content. We will teach you how to use these programs to deliver effective online course content. If you have questions about our workshops, please send an e-mail to teachme@calstatela.edu.
View the Web Development workshop schedule. Workshop space is limited, with preference to those who have registered in advance.
Using blogs in Blackboard (WebCT)
Come learn one of the new features of Blackboard (WebCT). We'll help you understand how a blog can help your students retain class content. We'll help you build your blog and manage it as you incorporate it into your course. Workshop Handout
Flash CS3
Add life to your web content. This workshop will teach you simple Flash techniques that add animation to your web pages by inserting objects, pictures, text and other elements. Recommendations for appropriate use of Flash 8 will be discussed. Workshop Handout
Dreamweaver CS3
After taking this workshop, learners will have a basic knowledge and understanding of how to create web pages using Dreamweaver 8.
Learners will get basic instruction of web architecture, what is HTML and general guidelines for web page design, how to design, create and edit your web pages. Introduction to such topics as using links, tables and graphic use will be covered. These topics will help you to improve your course content. If you are interested in spicing up your web pages, this workshop is for you! Workshop Handout
Photoshop CS3 - Part 1
This session will cover Digital Images. Considering that a digital image could be from a scanner, digital camera, drawing program, and/or painting program, a digital image may mean different things to different people. But once you know the basics, you will know what causes pixilation and what anti-aliasing is and why an image may look just right in one program, but pasted in another program it is too large. Also presented will be the differences between JPEG, GIF, and TIFF images and when and why they are used.
Although often overwhelming at first, the basics of Photoshop are fairly easy. Presented will be basic image improvement: contrast, levels, curves, sharpening, and basic color balance. The dynamics of saving an image for the web and for print will be explained and demonstrated. Workshop Handout
Photoshop CS3 - Part 2
This is an advanced version of the first workshop with an emphasis on using layers, image masks, and adjustment of layers to improve the quality of an image. In addition, we will show how to add/subtract objects (e.g. people) from images. This promises to be a fun class for interested participants! Workshop Handout
Wikis
Come learn about wikis! We won't just get you started on creating your wiki, but we'll also help you manage it. Aside from this, we'll even share with you how a wiki supports your instruction outside of your classroom.
What are MERLOT RSS Feeds and how to include them as part of your Course Content
Come find out what MERLOT and RSS feeds are all about. This hands-on workshop will help you find the feed that is right for you. Once found, we will teach you how to include them into your web content, whether it is a faculty website or as part of a Blackboard (WebCT) course content module. Workshop Handout
Mac | Working with iPhoto
Learn how easy it is to edit and organize your photos using Apple's iPhoto. In this workshop will show you how to work with albums to organize your photos. Simple photo editing options will be demonstrated. We'll look at creating slideshows, which can be saved to DVDs for distribution.
Mac | Using iMovie
Come find out how easy it is to create your own movie production. We'll demonstrate simple video editing techniques and how to add special effects. We'll also look at different options for distributing your movies.
Mac | Creating a Podcast with GarageBand
Come learn how easy it is to create a podcast using Apple's GarageBand. This workshop will show you how to record and edit your podcast recording using various GarageBand tools. We will teach you basic to more advance features of the program, such as inserting single images, video and chapters. We also discuss accessibility options for meeting ADA 508 compliance.