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Polish before You Publish: Digital Engagement 201

Before publishing you content online, ensure your content is polished! Next week’s sessions will explore a variety of technical considerations including digital accessibility, creating stellar slide decks and simple videos with PowerPoint, photography, and evaluation of digital content. 

Session objectives: 

  • Foster understanding of accessibility policy 
  • Sharpen skills in creating accessibility digital content 
  • Sharpen PowerPoint skills 
  • Develop competencies in photography and photo editing 
  • Provide methods for assessing impact, reach, and engagement of digital content and virtual programming 

You do not need to register for any of these sessions. Simply show up and engage. Sessions will be recorded if you cannot make these dates and times. Log into this Zoom room for all sessions osu.zoom.us/j/634938327.

Monday, May 4 

1–2pm 

Accessibility: As a public institution, The Ohio State University and OSU Extension have a responsibility in creating and disseminating content that is accessible to all audiences. Creating accessible content means reducing barriers to content consumption and comprehension. This session will explore our legal and ethical obligations in offering content that is accessible to all audiences as well as the basics of creating accessible digital content.  

Amy Kohmetscher 

Laura Akgerman 

  

Tuesday, May 5 

1–2pm 

Become a PowerPoint Power User: PowerPoint is over 30 years old and while its novelty may have worn off, this presentation software remains one of the most widely used tools of Extension professionals across the country. But with widespread use often comes misuse. In this session, participants will learn how to create beautiful and engaging slide decks as well as videos, animations, and infographics for innovative digital engagement all within PowerPoint. 

Danae Wolfe 

  

Wednesday, May 6 

1–2pm 

Photography 101: Great photography is key for creating engaging social media posts and great visual presentations. In this session, we’ll explore how to consider camera settings, lighting, composition, and more when taking a great photo. 

Danae Wolfe 

Thursday, May 7 

1–2pm 

Photo Editing 101: Before posting that photo, edit it! In this session, we’ll explore the art of photo editing and how to salvage a bad photo with simple editing techniques. We’ll dive into editing on iOS devices and provide an intro to Adobe Photoshop. 

Danae Wolfe 

  

Friday, May 8 

1–2pm 

Assessing Reach, Engagement, and Impact of Digital Content: Assessing the impact of digital content and online learning opportunities is no less important than assessing the impact of face-to-face programs, but it does require a bit more planning and preparation. Evaluation should be fully integrated into the development and design of online learning opportunities. This session will offer participants helpful information on incorporating evaluation into digital engagement and virtual programming. 

Danae Wolfe