Sometimes there are specific burning questions you just need answered. At our Zoom “ask me anything” (AMA) sessions, you can put your questions right to the people who know the material the best… our digital faculty.
Wednesday, January 27 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
with Annelise Larson
If you want your work to be found online, you’ll need search engines like Google on your side. Come ready to ask your questions about what it takes to be search engine friendly and get discovered more easily. Watch the recording.
Tuesday, February 2 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
with Jai Djwa and guest Anju Singh
Learn about working with website developers, agencies and freelancers. This conversation can cover tips and pitfalls around hiring and working with digital specialists including expectations, workflow, timing and delivery of projects. Watch the recording.
Wednesday, February 10 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
with Shannon Emmerson
Learn how a small team or a one-person operation can create and deliver on a simple social media plan, using free tools to optimize your content. Watch the recording.
Wednesday, February 17 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
with Johnny Kalangis
Learn about the free video and audio production software DaVinci Resolve, iMovie and Audacity. This will include into these tools, how to make cuts, what effects are possible and then how to get your content back out and sharable. Bring your own questions to ask, and let’s get into specifics. Watch the recording.
Wednesday, February 24 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
with Adrian Jones
We’ll chat about registering a domain, deciding on the best host/server specs for your needs, handling emails and whether you should use a website builder, content management system or hire a designer and/or developer, and anything else you want! Watch the recording.
Wednesday, March 3 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
with Roland Tanglao
Learn about creating custom merch, and go over a few free tools that help you create and connect to your audience! Watch the recording.
Our Digital Ladders Faculty includes some of BC’s foremost digital experts. Among them, they’ve worked for Microsoft, Google, Disney, Electronic Arts, Mozilla Firefox, PBS, Niantic Labs, CBC, the BBC, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, the National Film Board of Canada, and the 2010 Olympic Games, to name only a few heavy-hitting organizations. They’ve earned Emmy® and Webby Awards, and have contributed to major motion pictures, AAA video games, international marketing campaigns, educational programs, Super Bowl commercials, web platforms, tech start-ups, mobile apps, music videos, television and radio programs, and everything else under the sun. They’re a digital dream team, and they’re here to bring your digital dreams to life.
Click here to find out more about our Faculty.
An AMA is more or less exactly what it sounds like — an opportunity to ask someone anything that’s on your mind on a given topic. In Digital Ladders terms, it’s an opportunity for you to bring your specific questions, concerns, wonders, dilemmas, hopes, etc., to a digital expert.
Each presenter will focus on a topic and will give a 5-10 minute overview including some basic information. After that, it’s up to those attending to ask questions to guide and drive the conversation. By engaging with individual questions, the presenter can really respond directly to what’s uniquely relevant to participants, in an informal and relaxed environment.
Whether you’re facing a specific hurdle in the planning of a project, can’t get the hang of a certain elusive piece of software, or find yourself quickly needing new tools as you tackle a project solo or with a small team, you’ll get the answer you need to keep moving forward.
Our Ask Me Anything sessions are completely free!
Absolutely anybody with a computer and a question.
Each session takes place on Wednesday from noon ‘til 1 p.m., except for session #2, which happens on a Tuesday instead. Scheduling stuff. You know how it is.
All sessions will be delivered over the Internet using video conferencing software. You will need a computer with Zoom installed. Headphones are recommended for best audio quality.
We’re committed to make our programming accessible to all. This includes offering ASL interpretation and closed captioning. If you require any additional support, or if any barriers prevent you from registering, please contact Joyce Wan at joyce@allianceforarts.com.
