• Workshop – Storytelling through Maps: Data Visualizations and GIS (John Flynn, Digital Matters / American West Center Graduate Fellow, Fall 2020 – Spring 2021, PhD student in Dept. of History)

    Digital Matters MLIB 2751, Salt Lake City, UT

    What stories can a map tell us? When we plug data into a map, we can see information in a whole new way. This workshop will discuss the numerous possibilities to visualize data through GIS. With ArcGIS Online, you can create point maps and heat...

  • Workshop – StoryMapping Ourselves: Peopling Place and Poetry Using ArcGIS (Daniel Uncapher, DM Spring 2021 Graduate Fellow, PhD student in Creative Writing)

    Digital Matters MLIB 2751, Salt Lake City, UT

    Mapping Utah is a personal mapping, a map of people. “StoryMapping Ourselves: Peopling Place and Poetry Using ArcGIS” will provide an introductory demonstration of ArcGIS “StoryMaps” technology in the context of mapping observed environmental surface damage in the state of Utah, followed by a short...

  • Digital Literacy Workshops for Teachers (Day 1)

    Online

    The University of Utah’s Urban Institute for Teacher Education in the College of Education, English Department, and Digital Matters invite you to join us for a two-day series of workshops to introduce 7-12th grade teachers to a mix of practical and theoretical Digital Literacy skills and concepts. Participants will work with University of Utah faculty and staff to learn more about podcast production and multi-modal writing/video essays to help your students move beyond the traditional research paper. As a group, we will gain a framework for thinking about timely topics such as misinformation, news integrity, and digital citizenship. To facilitate 21st century teaching and research, we will delve into effective online teaching and ethical use of digital resources. We also welcome the chance to hear from 7-12 grade teachers about what skills and concepts you would like to learn about to help your students become digitally literate.

  • Digital Literacy Workshops for Teachers (Day 2)

    Online

    The University of Utah’s Urban Institute for Teacher Education in the College of Education, English Department, and Digital Matters invite you to join us for a two-day series of workshops to introduce 7-12th grade teachers to a mix of practical and theoretical Digital Literacy skills and concepts. Participants will work with University of Utah faculty and staff to learn more about podcast production and multi-modal writing/video essays to help your students move beyond the traditional research paper. As a group, we will gain a framework for thinking about timely topics such as misinformation, news integrity, and digital citizenship. To facilitate 21st century teaching and research, we will delve into effective online teaching and ethical use of digital resources. We also welcome the chance to hear from 7-12 grade teachers about what skills and concepts you would like to learn about to help your students become digitally literate.

  • Workshop – Network Graphing for Humanists (David Roh, Director, Digital Matters)

    Digital Matters MLIB 2751, Salt Lake City, UT

    Visualizing relationships can reveal hidden connections, leading to interesting research questions or new lines or inquiry.  But how can a non-specialist build those relationships in a quick, efficient, and painless way?  In this workshop, we will learn how to use Gephi, a free and open-source software...

  • Workshop – Using Artificial Intelligence Tools for Creativity (Trevor Smith)

    In this workshop, Trevor will showcase and explain various creative Artificial Intelligence software, with particular emphasis on how this software can assist in personal creative endeavors including music composition, 3d modeling, digital artwork, narrative writing, and more. This workshop will also include a brief instruction...

  • Data Cleaning with OpenRefine

    Marriot Library, Room 2751 295 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    This Data Carpentry workshop is organized by the DELPHI Data Science Initiative. Registration is free, but space is limited. To reserve your spot, please register. Visit the workshop website for more details.

  • 3D Object Scanning & Digitization: Preserving Stories Through Occupying Virtual Space

    Marriot Library, Room 2751 295 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    Together, we will work to explore 3D scanning to document and preserve objects that hold personal and artistic significance. In this hands-on workshop, led by Digital Matters Graduate Fellow Pablo Cruz-Ayala (MFA Student, Studio Art), participants will learn to use Polycam, a versatile application tool,...

  • From Research to Reach: Digital Storytelling for General Audiences

    Marriot Library, Room 2751 295 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    This workshop, led by Digital Matters Graduate Fellow Aly Hill (PhD Candidate, Communication), offers practical strategies to help researchers transform complex academic findings into compelling stories for broader audiences using digital media and AI tools. Participants will learn how to simplify technical language, adapt research...