3D Design
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 60-minute blocks.
- Using Tinkercad to learn beginning of 3D modeling
- Consultations on Blender depends on available, trained consultants
3D Printer Training
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- We require that students be trained in using the 3D printer before they are allowed to work independently.
- Once you have been trained, you will be added to a site where you can reserve the 3D printer for use. You will only be able to reserve and use the printer when the Digital Knowledge Center is open.
Audio Editing
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Editing audio using Soundtrap or Audacity or other audio editing software
- Discovering copyright-free audio resources for projects
- Tutoring on advanced software like Adobe Audition or Logic Pro depends on available, trained service providers
Digital Project Consulting
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 60-minute blocks.
- Students sit down with a tutor to get help on brainstorming and execution of a digital project
Domain Migration
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- For graduating seniors who want to migrate their information off of the Domain of One’s Own server and onto another
- Migrating involves paying for your new hosting company, so bring a payment method (credit or debit card) with you to this tutorial
- Can also involve deleting or downloading your website
Domain of One’s Own Sign-up
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 60-minute blocks.
- Signing up on Domain of One’s Own
- Installing WordPress or other software onto your domain
- Organizing your domain
- Working with WordPress on your domain (creating content, changing your theme, etc.)
Domains / WordPress / Sites@UMW
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Working through issues encountered on your site
- If you are encountering a particular issue, please put this in the notes of your appointment booking
Excel
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Help learning to navigate excel
- If you need help with a particular feature of excel, please put this in the notes of your appointment booking
Graphic Design
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Using Vectr or Adobe Illustrator to create logos and vector graphics
- Finding copyright-free materials to edit or remix
HCC Production Studio Training
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 60-minute blocks.
- We require that students be trained in using the equipment in the Charnoff Advanced Media Production Studio before they are allowed to work independently in the studio
- In addition to booking a tutorial, you MUST also reserve the studio for the time of your appointment (through 25 Live Express Scheduler); you may wish to check on the availability of the studio before making your appointment
- Once you have been trained, your name will be added to a list of approved users. You will only be able to reserve and use the room when the Hurley Convergence Center Front Desk is open and desk aides are on duty
HTML & CSS
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Assisting with HTML or CSS coding for a website project or for editing a site
- Does NOT involve teaching HTML and CSS, please come with a basic understanding of the task and the tutors will try their best to assist you from there
InDesign
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Adobe’s software for design, layout, and desktop publishing
- A more advanced way than Canva or Piktochart to create posters, flyers, and infographics
Infographic Tools
Duration: This apointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Using Canva or Piktochart to create infographics
- Consultants will help you make compelling and comprehensive graphics
Mapping & Timeline Tools
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Using online tools to create interactive maps and/or timelines
- Tools include, but are not limited to: Timeline JS, StoryMap JS, PlacePress, and ArcGIS Story Maps.
- If you have been assigned a particular mapping or timeline tool, please indicate that in the notes of your appointment booking
Omeka
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Using an alternative content management system (CMS), consultants will help you create and share curated media-rich exhibits or digital collections
- Especially useful for archival purposes
- Used with Domain of One’s One
Online Tools
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Working with tools such as YouTube, Zoom, Canvas, Slack, Teams in support of distance learning.
- Help learning to navigate these tools.
Photo Editing
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Using Pixlr, Adobe Photoshop, or GIMP to combine or edit images
- Finding copyright-free materials to edit or remix
Podcast Studio Training
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- We require that students be trained in using the equipment in the podcast studio before they are allowed to work independently in the studio.
- Once you have been trained, you will be added to a site where you can reserve the Podcast Studio for use. You will only be able to reserve and use the room when the Digital Knowledge Center is open.
Presentation & Recording Tools
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Working with presentation tools like Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Prezi,
- Working with screen recording tools like Zoom, Screencast-o-matic, or Microsoft PowerPoint
- Embedding and using media in these tools
- If you’re seeking help in organizing and delivering a presentation, we recommend visiting our colleagues in the Speaking Center
Video Editing (Basic)
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Using iMovie or OpenShot to edit or combine videos
- Footage has already been recorded or student needs help discovering copyright-free video resources
Video Editing (Advanced)
Duration: This appointment is scheduled in 30-minute blocks.
- Using Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro (available on all computers in the Hurley Convergence Center) to edit or combine videos
- Footage has already been recorded or student needs help discovering copyright-free video resources
- Involves much more complex and sophisticated software than the basic video editing tutorial to give the user a plethora of options
Unsure/Other
If you are unsure, or the specific tool you need help with isn’t listed, select this option. We may not be experts in what you are looking for, but we have lots of experience tracking down resources on technologies and digital tools. We will do our best to help!