We all know captioning video content is the law, but that doesn’t make it any easier to do. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of resources that will get the job done for free, or with a budget. Make sure to bookmark this link so you can get stay up to date as the technology gets […]
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Accessibility Resources for you!
Webaim This is a pretty prolific site that has a cool little toolbar to install to your bowser. It’s called Wave. You’ve probably seen it before. It’s a great tool, but it is also easy to fool. Just because your site passes with no accessibility errors, does not mean it’s accessible. It only means it […]
Facebook Timeline Launch
March 30 is right around the corner, and with it, Facebook’s newest evolution of the fan page. Web Comm has already updated OU’s page with the new features. It’s taking some getting used to, but we are excited to see how we can make it work for us. One thing we’ve noticed is the automatic […]
Building a Content Strategy in Higher Ed
It’s painful. I’m not going to lie. But once you dive into some juicy content books that give you advice and resources, it actually turns into a mega-organizing opportunity. And I LOVE organizing. The books that have been keeping me up late at night (seriously, content gets me really excited) are: 1) Clout by Colleen […]
Closed Captioning: YouTube
Closed captioning, theoretically, isn’t very difficult. However, when you are first starting out it feels a little overwhelming. What service do you use? How do you upload? Export? Import? I’m already feeling stressed out. This blog post will open up the world of closed captioning for YouTube. So, get ready. We are about to become […]
7 Tips for Writing on the Web By Cory Miller
For the February Lunch and Punch Workshop, we partnered with The Div and iThemes. Cory Miller, The Div President, Inc., and iThemes Media LLC co-founder/CEO, presented this material. Oh, he also is also the author of “WordPress All-In-One for Dummies” and “The Entrepreneurial Adventure: Is It For You?” And, he is a pretty cool guy. […]
Edit Like a Pro
Video can be intimidating with all of the options to choose from regarding equipment and editing software. Hopefully we can provide some handy resources that you haven’t thought of before, and we’d love for you to share yours in the comment section below! Let’s start with what’s out there for you to choose from (these […]
5 Rules For A Better QR Code Campaign
Hello world, A little while ago, I got the opportunity to craft a QR code experiment on the OU campus. The premise was simple: Improve the campus discovery experience for prospective students.
Great Tools For Student Groups – Oct. 2011
Here are some new, not-so-new and just plain cool resources we’ve found lately to help you be productive, promote something or just have fun. What have you seen lately that would help departments, student organizations and groups on campus? Be innovative – think about what’s already out there to meet your needs!
Happy Pictures = Happy Sites
Make your pictures happy. When resizing your photos, ALWAYS maintain proportions. Without maintained proportions, your photos will look squashed, mushed, or worse. (Of course, those are the technical terms.) Do your website a favor. Make your pictures happy by following the quick tips listed below. If you have additional questions, send them our way. Here […]
