Amy Kaufmann from University Communications will present on the unc.edu website redesign. Come learn about the redesign process, the work and testing they’ve completed, and see a demo of the new site.
This Webmasters meeting featured a special guest, Assoc. Prof Laura Ruel from the School of Media and Journalism. Laura Ruel is a Hugh Morton Distinguished associate professor of design, user experience and interactive media for the school’s visual communication sequences. She also is the academic director for UNC’s Master of Arts in Technology and Communication degree program. She spoke to us about web usability testing on a shoestring, when there is no time or money and you don’t know where to begin.
Users are always RIGHT!
Usability and Eyetracking to Improve Web Sites
Laura Ruel, Hugh Morton Distinguished Associate Professor
School of Media and Journalism | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
There has been a growing interest in digital signage on our campus and webmasters/developers are often charged with maintaining the solution and its infrastructure. Presenters will talk about the solution they are using within their departments. They will address the technology and technical expertise required, cost, functionality, and current use.
This will be a lightning talk style program with 5 presenters:
We are having our first official meet up of the year in April! Kate Hash from ITS Communications & Digital Services will present on some of the new exciting offerings/projects coming from UNC Digital Services team. Please join us to hear about current mobile development, new plugins and other initiatives that the group is working on. Communicators, web developers and anyone interested in learning about how UNC Digital Services is impacting the campus community is invited to attend.
Location: Graduate Student Center (http://gradschool.unc.edu/gsc/)
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2015
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (room reserved until 3:30 for follow-up discussion)
Date: Thursday, November 6th Time: 2:00PM – 3:00PM (room reserved until 3:30 for follow-up discussion)
We’re getting back together in October! Rob Holliday and Melanie Busbee, from the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, will speak to us about storytelling with video. You can see some of their work here. Communicators, web developers, and anyone interested in learning about the creative process and engaging audiences should attend. We’ll explore topics such as:
Getting started and basics Tools, software, and equipment Resources Tips and tricks Compression Sharing and distribution Much more!