Workshops for Winter 2021
January 2021
Apps and Extensions to Support Student Success | Tuesday, Jan 26, 2:30-3:00pm |
In this workshop, we will be exploring different smart phone apps and Chrome extensions that are aimed at increasing productivity and aiding with workflow for students who are adjusting to studying remotely. These apps and extensions will cover a range of uses such as: decreasing screen time, increasing productivity, aiding in time management, and meeting deadlines and due dates. | |
Top 10 Basic Computer Tricks and Tips | Wednesday, Jan 27, 12:00-1:00pm |
Now that we're all working remotely, we need to know how to protect our computer(s), how to use them in the most effective way, and how to keep them running like well-oiled machines. Here are 10 things students should do to keep their computer fast, safe, and easy to use. |
February 2021
Productivity and Working From Home | Tuesday, Feb 2, 2:30-3:00pm |
Remote learning can be difficult, especially if you are someone who does not typically study at home. This workshop will be an interactive discussion full of tips on how to make a study space of your own, as well as how to increase productivity while studying remotely! | |
Fusion 360 Basics: Design a Phone Stand | Tuesday, Feb 2, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free CAD workshop, we’ll be creating smartphone stands! This workshop will be a great way for beginners to develop their CAD skills. | |
Get to Know your Google Drive | Wednesday, Feb 3, 12:00-1:00pm |
Google is the center of your world! From basic searches to Google Docs and Slides, this workshop will teach you how to use all the Google tools you'll need for your online learning experience. Become a Google pro! | |
Productivity on The Go | Wednesday, Feb 3, 4:00-4:30pm |
Learn about apps that will help you stay productive while working from home! In this session, we'll talk about the iOS and Android versions of popular desktop software - from scanning with One Lens and Adobe Fill, to editing PDFs in Adobe Fill, to creating spreadsheets in Excel. Join us and pick up some tips! | |
Introduction to Animations in HitFilm Express | Thursday, Feb 4, 1:00-2:00pm |
In this workshop, we'll look at keyframes in HitFilm Express, a free video editing program. Learn how to use keyframes to edit motion and create your own custom animations! | |
Introduction to Video Game Design in Unity | Thursday, Feb 4, 3:00-5:00pm |
Design your own video game by learning the basics of Unity, a free game development platform! This workshop is intended for beginner users, and will cover the fundamentals of the program. | |
File Storage and Management | Friday, Feb 5, 3:00-4:00pm |
Properly storing and managing your files is crucial for success. If you are someone who struggles with managing your files and keeps losing important files, this workshop is for you! | |
One Note | Monday, Feb 8, 2:30-3:00pm |
This workshop will cover all you need to know about OneNote and how you can use it to get all your schoolwork in one place. Microsoft OneNote is a free note-taking program that lets you make notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries. Plus, your Notes can be shared with other OneNote users all over the world! If you're looking for a free, easy to use platform for all your note taking needs, this workshop is perfect for you! | |
iPad Productivity | Tuesday, Feb 9, 2:30-3:00pm |
This workshop will cover some basic tips, tricks, and app suggestions for users who are looking to optimize their productivity using their iPads. If you are a new iPad owner or are looking to use your iPad for academic or professional purposes, this workshop may help you get started. | |
Intro to Video Game Design: Unity Roll-a-Ball | Tuesday, Feb 9, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free introduction to video game development, learn how to create and play the vintage style video game, Rollerball. This will cover foundational programming concepts for game development and beyond! | |
Fusion 360 Basics: Design a 3D Lego | Wednesday, Feb 10, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free CAD workshop, we’ll be creating Lego blocks! This workshop will be a great way for beginners to develop their CAD skills. | |
Fusion 360 Basics: Design a Star Trek Badge | Thursday, Feb 11, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free CAD workshop, we’ll be creating Star Trek badges! This workshop will be a great way for beginners to develop their CAD skills. | |
Video Editing in HitFilm Express | Monday, Feb 15, 12:00-1:00pm |
Looking for a free alternative to Adobe Premiere? In this workshop, we’ll learn all about HitFilm Express. Create and edit professional video projects and tutorials at home, for free! | |
Google Suite | Monday, Feb 15, 2:30-3:00pm |
Google is the center of your world! From basic searches to Google Docs and Slides, this workshop will teach you how to use all the Google tools you'll need for your online learning experience. Become a Google pro! | |
Fusion 360 Basics: Design a Phone Stand | Tuesday, Feb 16, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free CAD workshop, we’ll be creating phone stands! This workshop will be a great way for beginners to develop their CAD skills. | |
How to Build a Paper in MS Word | Wednesday, Feb 17, 4:00-4:45pm |
Have an essay or a paper due but not familiar with Word? This workshop will show you the basics of this versatile program! If you plan on attending this workshop, we do encourage you to have Word installed on your personal device (available for free to currently registered students via the Student tab on my.mun.ca). | |
TinkerCAD Arduino 1 | Thursday, Feb 18, 3:00-5:00pm |
Don't have access to an Arduino or digital electronic equipment at home? That's where TinkerCAD’s got your back! TinkerCAD allows individuals to create circuits via a web browser and it includes both block and text coding to help the visual learners. Join us to learn more about this program and create your own virtual circuit! | |
One Note | Monday, Feb 22, 2:30-2:00pm |
This workshop will cover all you need to know about OneNote and how you can use it to get all your schoolwork in one place. Microsoft OneNote is a free note-taking program that lets you make notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries. Plus, your Notes can be shared with other OneNote users all over the world! If you're looking for a free, easy to use platform for all your note taking needs, this workshop is perfect for you! | |
Fusion 360 Basics: Design a 3D Lego | Tuesday, Feb 23, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free CAD workshop, we’ll be creating Lego blocks! This workshop will be a great way for beginners to develop their CAD skills. | |
Creating an Eye-Catching LinkedIn Profile | Wednesday, Feb 24, 12:00-1:00pm |
Trying to apply for jobs after graduation, or get that internship/workterm you really want? Learn the basics of LinkedIn and make yourself a formidable candidate in no time! First impressions matter, so in this workshop you'll learn how to take the perfect LinkedIn profile picture, one that is memorable in the eyes of a potential recruiter. The latter part of the workshop is all about substance. Expand your network by turning your resume into an interactive profile, filled with media, key-words, recommendations, and relevant skills. | |
Create Eye Catching Presentations in MS PowerPoint | Wednesday, Feb 24, 4:00-4:30pm |
Beginner to presentations? Don't stress! Learn how to insert cool images, include data and graphs, and personalize it to your own liking in this workshop! We'll also chat about tips to ace your verbal presentation skills! If you plan on attending this workshop, we do encourage you to have PowerPoint installed on your personal device (available for free to currently registered students via the Student tab on my.mun.ca) | |
Create Professional Videos in Premiere Pro | Thursday, Feb 25, 12:00-1:00pm |
In our introductory Premiere Pro workshop, you'll learn the ins and outs of this versatile program. We'll cover cropping, audio editing, adding text, and more. Develop your editing skills, and learn the basics of creating and editing videos for any occasion! | |
Introduction to GitHub | Thursday, Feb 25, 2:00-3:00pm |
Git is a "version control system" that allows you to share projects (including code), manage and store revisions of projects, and collaborate with teammates. Join us and learn the basics of Git, like setting up your account, creating repositories, and making commits. | |
TinkerCAD Arduino 2 | Thursday, Feb 25, 3:00-5:00pm |
An RGB LED has three LEDs inside the package (red, blue, green). For this workshop, we will use an RGB LED with TinkerCAD, and use a function to control the color of the LED. By controlling the brightness of each of the individual LEDs we can mix pretty much any color we want. |
March 2021
Create a Website Using WordPress | Tuesday, Mar 2, 11:00am-12:00pm |
In this workshop, we'll cover the basics of WordPress, a free platform for creating your own website! Learn how to customize your website and create a web-based portfolio to showcase to showcase your work and skills to a broader audience. | |
Productivity and Working From Home | Tuesday, Mar 2, 2:30-3:00pm |
Remote learning can be difficult, especially if you are someone who does not typically study at home. This workshop will be an interactive discussion full of tips on how to make a study space of your own, as well as how to increase productivity while studying remotely! | |
Fusion 360 Basics: Design a Key Chain | Tuesday, Mar 2, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free CAD workshop, we’ll be creating key chains! This workshop will be a great way for beginners to develop their CAD skills. | |
7 Deadly Tips for Smartphone Photography | Wednesday, Mar 3, 12:00-1:00pm |
Our equipment lending program is currently unavailable, so instead of collecting memories, our DSLR cameras are just collecting dust. In order to take those Instagram-worthy shots, we must turn to our next best tool - our smartphone! Learn the Seven Deadly Tips to level up your smartphone photography game. You know...for the ‘gram. | |
Apps and Extensions to Support Student Success | Thursday, Mar 4, 1:00-1:30pm |
There are numerous apps and websites to help create better study habits. Between online flashcards, to open resource study material created by other students, to apps developed to limit the number of distractions - this workshop will showcase a few of these options and demonstrate how best to use them. | |
Fusion 360 Basics: Design a Star Trek Badge | Thursday, Mar 4, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free CAD workshop, we’ll be creating Star Trek badges! This workshop will be a great way for beginners to develop their CAD skills. | |
Introduction to Textiles, Pt. 1 | Tuesday, Mar 9, 2:30-3:00pm |
This workshop will cover the basics of sewing for beginners and will focus on several beginner-friendly hand-sewing techniques. This is Part One of the textile workshops; in part two (March 23), we will use these techniques to complete a small, beginner hand-sewn project. | |
TinkerCAD Arduino 1 | Tuesday, Mar 9, 3:00-5:00pm |
Don't have access to an Arduino or digital electronic equipment at home? That's where TinkerCAD’s got your back! TinkerCAD allows individuals to create circuits via a web browser, and it includes both block and text coding to help visual learners. Join us to learn more about this program and create your own virtual circuit! | |
Adobe Acrobat Fundamentals | Wednesday, Mar 10, 4:00-4:30pm |
Acrobat Pro DC allows you to perform a variety of editing functions on your PDFs on desktop and mobile devices. In this workshop, we'll go through the basics of Acrobat, including editing PDFs, adding text or image, converting your PDF to readable text, compressing file size, and making editable forms. This workshop is aimed towards beginner Acrobat users. | |
Editing Photos for Free in Photopea | Monday, Mar 15, 12:00-1:00pm |
Photopea is a convenient (and free!) alternative to Adobe Photoshop for editing photos, creating passport size photos, and designing posters. It’s a web-based software, so there’s no need for downloading! Join us to learn more! | |
TinkerCAD Arduino 2 | Tuesday, Mar 16, 3:00-5:00pm |
An RGB LED has three LEDs inside the package (red, blue, green). For this workshop, we will use an RGB LED with TinkerCAD, and use a function to control the color of the LED. By controlling the brightness of each of the individual LEDs we can mix pretty much any color we want. | |
Introduction to Textiles, Pt. 2 | Tuesday, Mar 23, 2:30-3:00pm |
This workshop is Part Two of our textile workshops. In Part One, we learned some basic hand-sewing techniques, and this session will focus on completing a small, beginner-friendly hand-sewn project. Keep checking our social media channels for more project details! | |
Introduction to Video Game Design in Unity | Tuesday, Mar 23, 3:00-5:00pm |
Design your own video game by learning the basics of Unity, a free game development platform! This workshop is intended for beginner users, and will cover the fundamentals of the program. | |
Editing Photos Using Adobe Lightroom | Thursday, Mar 25, 12:00-1:00pm |
This workshop will cover the basics of Lightroom, including techniques for the perfect color correction, and tips for editing your Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn photos. If you're looking for tricks to making your photos look cool without the need for advanced, difficult programs, this workshop is for you! | |
Intro to Video Game Design: Unity Roll-a-Ball | Tuesday, Mar 30, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free introduction to video game development, learn how to create and play the vintage style video game, Rollerball. This will cover foundational programming concepts for game development and beyond! | |
How to Build a Paper in MS Word | Wednesday, Mar 31, 4:00-4:45pm |
Have an essay or a paper due but not super familiar with Word? This workshop will show you the basics of this versatile program! If you plan on attending this workshop, we do encourage you to have Word installed on your personal device (available for free to currently registered students via the Student tab on my.mun.ca). |
April 2021
Productivity and Working From Home | Tuesday, Apr 6, 2:30-3:00pm |
Remote learning can be difficult, especially if you are someone who does not typically study at home - so important as we head toward final exams. This workshop will be an interactive discussion full of tips on how to make a study space of your own, as well as how to increase productivity while studying remotely! | |
Fusion 360 Basics: Design a Key Chain | Tuesday, Apr 6, 3:00-5:00pm |
In this free CAD and workshop, we’ll be creating key chains! This workshop will be a great way for beginners to develop their CAD skills. | |
File Storage and Management | Wednesday, Apr 7, 12:00-1:00pm |
Properly storing and managing your files is crucial for success. If you are someone who struggles with managing your files and keeps losing important files, this workshop is for you! | |
Apps and Extensions to Support Student Success | Thursday, Apr 8, 12:00-12:30pm |
In this workshop, we will be exploring different smartphone apps and Chrome extensions that are aimed at increasing productivity and aiding with workflow for students who are adjusting to studying remotely. These apps and extensions will cover a range of uses such as: decreasing screen time, increasing productivity, aiding in time management, and meeting deadlines and due dates. |