From irina.zaks at stanford.edu Wed Mar 4 14:46:28 2015 From: irina.zaks at stanford.edu (Irina Zaks) Date: Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:46:28 -0800 Subject: [opensource] Open Source Copyright Panel - March 13, 3 pm @ Turing Auditorium Message-ID: <54F78B44.2000907@stanford.edu> Please join us for a tech briefing on Open Source Copyright Panel In this panel we will talk about open copyright licensing and how it can unlock the creative potential in either a digital or non-digital world. Topics include: * How open copyright licensing can unlock the creative potential of the internet * Definition of a copyright license in general, and what license can allow or prohibit in digital world o digital assets vs software o http://creativecommons.org/choose o http://choosealicense.com/licenses * Copyrights and Creativity in real life. http://ssrn.com/abstract=2505776 This paper exploits variation in the adoption of copyright laws within Italy ? as a result of variation in the timing of Napoleon?s military victories ? to examine the effects of copyrights on creativity * Q and A Presenters Petra Moser, Professor, Dept of Economics Irina Zaks, Open Source Lab, Web Developer Darius Garza, Web Designer * https://itservices.stanford.edu/service/techtraining/techbriefings * https://opensource.stanford.edu/events/open-source-copyright-panel -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jgknox at stanford.edu Thu Mar 12 10:44:47 2015 From: jgknox at stanford.edu (Joe Knox) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:44:47 -0700 Subject: [opensource] Recently on the SWS Blog: Google Analytics, Behat, Better Search, Permissions based on Workgroups, Web Style Guides, Self-directed Learning Message-ID: Happy Friday Eve! Recently on the SWS Blog: Drupal permissions based on Workgroups (3/9/15) ? Cynthia covers the Stanford WebAuth module, which can help you manage access by mapping workgroups to your Drupal site. A better search for Drupal (2/26/15) ? Shea shares how one of our recent projects provided us with an opportunity to evaluate new options for search. Behat Custom Step Definition: Wait for Batch API to Finish (2/13/15) ? John shares a helpful code snippet for those using Behat and the Drupal Extension. Getting Started on Sites: Adding Google Analytics to your site (2/2/15) ? Joe covers how to add Google Analytics to your Drupal site. The (Wo)Man and the Machine: Automated Testing, User Stories, and Code?Refactoring (1/20/15) ? John outlines how and why we use Behat to run automated tests to improve user experience in a five minute lightening talk. Creating a web style guide: Cardinal at Work (1/19/15) ? Linnea discusses how a strong, in-site style guide can help site editors develop content written in a unified, consistent voice, tone and style. Rock your Resolution: Tips on self-directed learning (1/16/15) ? Megan shares tips on self-directed learning to help you rock your New Year's resolution. The Stanford Web Services Blog features tutorials, articles, and case studies from the SWS team, and provides an avenue of communication for SWS activities, a forum for discussion around trends and technologies, and a resource to the community. 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For details, and to enroll in any of the Spring Quarter Technology courses, click the appropriate link: CS 21 ("Beginning Web Site Design") - Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and basic web design! - Wednesdays, April 1?June 3, 7-9pm - http://stanford.io/19cwK2m CS 22 ("Enhanced Web Site Design") - Go beyond the basics! Learn about mobile design techniques, analytics, SEO techniques, web app development, CSS3, HTML5, web server manipulation, and content management systems! - Thursdays, April 2?June 4 7-9pm - http://stanford.io/1B59j0t CS 31 ("Getting the Most Out Of Microsoft Office") - Learn tips and techniques to use Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel more effectively! - Mondays, March 30?April 27, 7-9pm - http://stanford.io/18AVTSX CS 41 W ("Beginning Programming (PHP): An Online Course") - Learn how to program in PHP! - Online, March 30-May 8 - http://stanford.io/1MtPlF0 CS 42 ("Creating and Editing Video") - Learn how to plan for, shoot, and edit great videos for personal and professional use! - Thursdays, April 2-April 30, 7-9pm - http://stanford.io/1NKTKVz WSP 212 ("Computer Security and Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age") - Learn how to protect yourself online! - Saturday, April 25, 10am-4pm - http://stanford.io/1Bxp5oo Happy Spring! -mark- Mark Branom Technology Coordinator Stanford Continuing Studies markbranom at gmail.com markb at stanford.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From markbranom at gmail.com Sat Mar 21 12:46:47 2015 From: markbranom at gmail.com (Mark Branom) Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2015 12:46:47 -0700 Subject: [opensource] Open Technology Courses at Stanford Continuing Studies (updated) Message-ID: Just realized I forgot to add another open class -- Beginning Programming: JavaScript! CS 52 B ? Beginning Programming: JavaScript Thursdays, April 2 - May 21 http://stanford.io/1OjdEaJ ============ Are you, or any of your staff, friends, or neighbors interested in improving your computer and technology skills? Stanford Continuing Studies offers a number of evening and weekend courses covering a wide variety of technology subjects. Hurry! Most classes start in about 10 days -- the last week of March/first week of April! All classes are open to the public. For Stanford and Hospital employees, STAP funds and Hospital Educational Assistance training funds apply. For details, and to enroll in any of the Spring Quarter Technology courses, click the appropriate link: CS 21 ("Beginning Web Site Design") - Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and basic web design! - Wednesdays, April 1?June 3, 7-9pm - http://stanford.io/19cwK2m CS 22 ("Enhanced Web Site Design") - Go beyond the basics! Learn about mobile design techniques, analytics, SEO techniques, web app development, CSS3, HTML5, web server manipulation, and content management systems! - Thursdays, April 2?June 4 7-9pm - http://stanford.io/1B59j0t CS 31 ("Getting the Most Out Of Microsoft Office") - Learn tips and techniques to use Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel more effectively! - Mondays, March 30?April 27, 7-9pm - http://stanford.io/18AVTSX CS 41 W ("Beginning Programming (PHP): An Online Course") - Learn how to program in PHP! - Online, March 30-May 8 - http://stanford.io/1MtPlF0 CS 42 ("Creating and Editing Video") - Learn how to plan for, shoot, and edit great videos for personal and professional use! - Thursdays, April 2-April 30, 7-9pm - http://stanford.io/1NKTKVz WSP 212 ("Computer Security and Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age") - Learn how to protect yourself online! - Saturday, April 25, 10am-4pm - http://stanford.io/1Bxp5oo Happy Spring! -mark- Mark Branom Technology Coordinator Stanford Continuing Studies markbranom at gmail.com markb at stanford.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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