NCTech4Good Unconference - Design for Creativity

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Sessions

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Title: Highlights from the NCTech4Good Conference
Convener(s): Ray _
Description: Paula, Leandra, and other recapped Friday's Conference for those who were not able to attend. Discussed accessibility issues for websites that serve the public and the differences in use between Twitter (time-sensitive information or deals) and email (upcoming events and organization news).

Title: Database options
Convener(s): Rebecca Currie, http://lessisenough.wordpress.com
Description: Basics of good database design practices.

Title: Digital fabrication & you
Convener(s): Drew Nelson, http://fablabcarolinas.org
Description: Discussion of the amazing mobile fab lab, and also advice for how to get this budding organization off the ground.

Title: Web site redesign triage
Convener(s): Rebecca Currie
Description: How to make some improvements to an already-working site without overhauling everything. ie: Is it possible to add a blog or CMS and also continue to use static pages?

Title: "Design for Creativity"
Convener(s): Ray Falk
Description:Photo slide from impromptu talk on "Design for Creativity" plus "textplication"

Title: Durham Hoods demo / Help me learn about mapping
Convener(s): Phil Bost / Paula Jones
Description: A look at http://durhamhoods.com and general discussion of the various technologies behind it.

Title: Drupal & beyond
Convener(s): Leandra Ganko, http://www.legadesigngroup.com
Description: We discussed some of the latest developments in Drupal, including Drupal Commons and a variety of other install profiles and services. Also discussed the basic building blocks for Drupal themes (blocks, modules, views).
Resources: Drupal.org, Using Drupal

Also suggested:

Title: How can we make NCTech4Good.org a useful website?
Convener(s): Judy Hallman, but I can't be there
Description: The website NCTech4Good.org is currently focused on the annual conference. How can it be used to help NC nonprofits with technology?

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