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Toaster workshop: Intro to Media Assignment Development (faculty and instructors)

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Intro to Media Assignment Development: In this session, instructors and technologists will explore and discuss possibilities for integrating a student-created media assignment into their curriculum. This hour-long active learning session will include an overview of real-world student-media assignment examples supported by Media Services and related campus media support services. Participants are invited to bring their student-created media project ideas! Session time will be one hour.

Free

VR for Design

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Discover how virtual reality can enhance your learning and be applied during the design process or to showcase work. This workshop is for anyone but would be useful for College of Design students in particular. In this workshop, you will learn how to convert a Sketchup model into a virtual environment, sketch in 3D using Open Brush and Gravity Sketch, and you will hear about various apps for design: Sentio VR, Arkio, and more!

Free

Toaster workshop: Podcasting 101

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

If you've ever wanted to learn about audio recording or podcasts, this is the workshop for you! Come learn about the different types of audio equipment you can use to record (including ones for free checkout at the U of M Libraries!) as well as methods for planning, preparing for, and editing your recordings. Staff will be on hand to answer questions, do small demos, and provide you with resources to use as you embark on your audio adventure. Podcasting 101 will be a hybrid workshop. 

Free

VR for Human Anatomy

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Learning anatomy is made easier using virtual reality tools! In this workshop, you will learn how to borrow and use a Meta Quest 2 and how to use the app Primal VR to study anatomy at home or in our Studio.

Free

VR for Design

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Discover how virtual reality can enhance your learning and be applied during the design process or to showcase work. This workshop is for anyone but would be useful for College of Design students in particular. In this workshop, you will learn how to convert a Sketchup model into a virtual environment, sketch in 3D using Open Brush and Gravity Sketch, and you will hear about various apps for design: Sentio VR, Arkio, and more!

Free

Toaster workshop: Video creation

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

In this session, participants will learn about the fundamentals of the video production process, from planning to distribution. Topics covered will include storytelling, image and audio selection, media reuse, interviews, attribution, sharing your project, and campus support resources. Session time will be 30 minutes.

Free
VR meditation app Hoame

VR for Stress Reduction: Meditation

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Every student experiences stress, and it's important to find your strategies for taking care of yourself. This is a part of a series of workshops on VR for Stress Reduction, this one being focused on meditation. In this workshop, we will use an app called Hoame to experience a guided meditation exercise, and you will learn how you can borrow a VR headset if you decide to make this part of your strategy.

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Breakerspace Workshop: Friendship bracelets

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join Toaster Ambassador Lauren to get nostalgic and make your own cool friendship bracelets. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!

Free
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Toaster workshop: Bring Your Own Media Project

The Toaster (Walter Library Basement) 117 Pleasant St. S.E. (Lower Level), Minneapolis, MN, United States

In this session, participants are encouraged to bring their media creation ideas. The media specialist will provide guidance on potential appropriate equipment and software considerations that fit the project needs. Demonstration and open discussion will be included. Session time will be 30 minutes.

Free

ONLINE: Introduction to Zotero

Virtual Event

Meet with fellow students on Zoom and learn how to use Zotero to create your...

Free

VR for Human Anatomy

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Learning anatomy is made easier using virtual reality tools! In this workshop, you will learn how to borrow and use a Meta Quest 2 and how to use the app Primal VR to study anatomy at home or in our Studio.

Free

VR for Design

HSL VR Studio (5-132 Health Sciences Education Center) 526 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Discover how virtual reality can enhance your learning and be applied during the design process or to showcase work. This workshop is for anyone but would be useful for College of Design students in particular. In this workshop, you will learn how to convert a Sketchup model into a virtual environment, sketch in 3D using Open Brush and Gravity Sketch, and you will hear about various apps for design: Sentio VR, Arkio, and more!

Free
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