Socializing - Innovating - Collaborating
Project Sandbox is an ongoing examination into the enhancement of student learning through providing tools, space, collaborative opportunities and education. The intent of this project is to come away with answers for users’ needs/wants and how to establish a space that is given value through the input of the people that use it.
For support, questions and suggestions:
So you want to create a website: How to use and customize Wix
Time: Tuesday, Jan. 21 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm (register here) or Wednesday, Jan. 22 | 9am – 11am (register here)
Location: Across from the Library service desk
Attendees will learn how to create and customize the look, functionality and content of a blog using Wix. No prior experience necessary.
So you want to make a presentation: How to create and deliver presentations
Time: Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 9:30am – 11:30am (register here) or Thursday, Jan. 30 | 2pm – 4pm (register here)
Location: Across from the Library service desk
Attendees will learn best practices for giving a presentation and go over three programs for visually presenting information. No prior experience necessary.
So you want to learn to code: How Python can help with your next assignment
Time: Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 9am – 11am (register here) or Thursday, Feb. 13 | 1pm – 3pm (register here)
Location: Across from the Library service desk
Attendees will learn practical basics about coding in Python. No prior experience necessary.
Game Jam
Time: Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 10am – Thursday, Feb. 20 | 4pm (register here)
Location: Across from the Library service desk
The University of Lethbridge Library’s Project Sandbox initiative is hosting our first Game Jam! Starting Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 at 10am until Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 4pm, you and your (optional) team have 48 hours to create a game that adheres to a particular theme (which will be revealed at the start of the competition). All Game Jam entries must be submitted by 12pm on February 20th, 2020 to qualify for prizes. You may create a game with any medium of your choosing. Games can be created with Unity, Raspberry Pis and the Sense HAT, Twine, Metaverse and any other digital platform available to you. Alternatively, low tech options are also an acceptable form of game creation: such as making your own board game, or using the Makey Makeys and cardboard. All participants of the Game Jam will have to register individually, but you will be able to submit the members of your pre-made team on the day of the event. If you do not have a pre-made team, you can opt into being placed onto a team or can choose to work on your own. At the end of the 48 hours, you will have the chance to show off all your hard work in a public showcase. Good luck and happy Game Jamming!
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So you want to create a research poster: How to upgrade your design with Adobe Photoshop
Time: Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 9:30am – 11:30am (register here) or Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 2pm – 4pm (register here)
Location: Across from the Library service desk
Attendees will learn how to upgrade the designs of their research posters using design concepts and Adobe Photoshop. No prior experience necessary.
So you want to make a video: How to create a professional looking video with Adobe Premiere
Time: Wednesday, Mar. 4 | 9am – 11am (register here) or Thursday, Mar. 5 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm (register here)
Location: Across from the Library service desk
Attendees will learn how to upgrade their videos by creating a professional look with Adobe Premiere. No prior experience necessary.
So you want to take a picture: How to use a DSLR camera and compose a photograph
Time: Tuesday, Mar. 10 | 9:30am – 11:30am (register here) or Wednesday, Mar. 11 | 2pm – 4pm (register here)
Location: Across from the Library service desk
Attendees will learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to properly compose a photograph. No prior experience necessary.
So you want to create a 3D model: How to design a printable 3D model with Tinkercad
Time: Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 9am – 11am (register here) or Thursday, Mar. 19 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm (register here)
Location: Across from the Library service desk
Attendees will learn how to create a 3D model in Tinkercad which can be used in a 3D printer slicing program. No prior experience necessary.
So you want to create a logo: How to make a unique logo with Adobe Illustrator
Time: Tuesday, Mar. 24 | 9:30am – 11:30am (register here) or Wednesday, Mar. 25 | 2pm – 4pm (register here)
Location: Across from the Library service desk
Attendees will learn how to create and design a logo using Adobe Illustrator. No prior experience necessary.
