Date:
Location:
Lunch will be served.
Schedule
9:00am-10:00am WWT Overview
10:00am-12:00pm Introductory Tour-Making Tutorial
12:00pm- 1:00pm Lunch served
1:00pm- 3:00pm Classroom Ambassador Training
The morning session of this workshop is for any member of the CfA community interested in using WorldWide Telescope in teaching and outreach, especially for creating interactive "Guided Tours" that showcase their research.
Those who would like to actively participate in WWT Ambassador activities this spring should attend both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Please RSVP here. If you would like to volunteer this spring but cannot make this workshop date, please contact Pat to make alternate plans for training.
Session Details:
WWT Overview
We'll present the main features of WWT that Ambassadors should be aware of when using WWT in courses, giving demos at schools, community events like star parties, and other public presentations.
Introductory Tour-Making Tutorial
We'll practice tour-making basics, including:
- How to manipulate slides
- How to insert images, text, and shapes
- How to animate images, text, and shapes
- How to include narration and music
- Things to consider when telling your story
Classroom Ambassador Training
We'll review spring assignments and responsibilities, common misconceptions to help students avoid, and give guidelines and advice on working in the classroom. We invite returning Ambassadors to participate in this discussion.