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DCN's Steve McMahon presented "Cutting The Cable" at UCD's brown bag
Over 100 attended the presentation on March 22 organized by UC Davis's Worklife and Wellness program.
Joint meeting of City Council and Telecommunications Commission
Video streaming of the March 20, 2012 meeting is available online.
"Protect your privacy; put a PIN on your smartphone"
Whether you work for UC Davis or not, the advice from their campus-wide smartphone security campaign is sound for all.
Seeking Ideas For Future DCN Classes
We're starting to develop our Spring class schedule, and we need your help! Please take a few minutes to complete a very short survey. Let us know what Internet topics you are interested in learning about, what times are best for you, and any other suggestions you have. Our classes are free and taught by knowledgeable volunteers, and we will be in a new, larger location this Spring. We would appreciate your response by Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 5 p.m.
DCN Class - "Online Collaboration Part II - Hands-on Workshop"
Participants in this class will learn how to use some of the popular and free tools for productive online collaboration. Enrollment in "Online Collaboration Part I" recommended but not required. Please note that access to a Google account (e.g. Gmail) will be needed. Pre-registration required.
DCN Class Schedule Update
Please note new dates for re-scheduled classes: Online Collaboration I - Tips and Tools for Productive Online Collaboration (Tue., Nov 1), Online Collaboration II - Hands-on Workshop (Tue., Nov 8), Email List Management with Mailman (Thurs, Nov. 10).
A lively full class on "Cutting the Cable"
Thanks to Steve McMahon for an informative presentation! Thanks to the attendees for the lively participation!
DCN Class - "Social Media Series - Twitter 101"
Interested in learning about Twitter but don't know where to begin or how to use its many features? This class will provide an informative introduction and overview. Admission is free. However, space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
DCN Class: "How to Configure Your Facebook Settings for Security and Privacy"
This class is part of DCN's Social Media Series. We will walk you through recommended privacy settings in Facebook. We will show you how to set secure levels of privacy and reduce the chance of becoming a victim of hacking, viruses, information collectors and identity thieves. The class is for current Facebook users but non-users are also welcome. Tuesday, 9/27/2011, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the City Training Lab. Free and open to the public. Register now!
DCN Class - "Social Media Series - Twitter Hands-on Workshop"
This class is for beginners. Enrollment in Twitter 101 recommended but not required. Please note that access to a web-based email account (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo are fine too) will be needed if you wish to create a Twitter account during the class. Admission is free. However, space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Fall 2011 class schedule. Register now!
DCN frequently schedules free public classes and workshops in its commitment to public education about the Internet and its community applications and services. The classes include a wide array of topics on Internet tools useful for organizations and individuals alike. Admission is free. However, space is limited. Pre-registration is required to make sure sufficient handouts are available. Register now!
Our medal arrives from Computerworld
The Nonprofit Internet Toolkit, used by hundreds of Davis and Yolo nonprofits, was honored as a laureate in the collaboration category of the 2011 Computerworld Honors Program.
On Davis Community Network [Video]
Former Davis Mayor and Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor talked about DCN at Celebrate Davis!
Celebrate Davis with DCN, 2011 - photos and thanks
Very glad to see many of you there! Thanks to DCN volunteers for staffing our booth -- Tsui Chang, Jim Frame, Sheila Evans, Teri Greenfield, Rob Nickerson and Kimball Sargeant. Thanks to Scott Alumbaugh for the beautifully designed banner, flyers, and t-shirts.
Computerworld honors our Nonprofit Internet Toolkit!
We're honored to report that the Computerworld Honors Program has named the Davis Community Network one of its 2011 Laureates.
Thanks for the excellent feedback!
"I feel confident that I could upload a video to YouTube and/or link it to my web page. Very helpful." -- on the usefulness of DCN's class, "Creating Your Own Web Video." Thank you for rating all aspects of the class as excellent in all the feedback received!
DCN Class - "Intro to Facebook"
This class is part of DCN's Social Media Series. It will offer an overview of Facebook for beginners, including such topics as: social networking, the pros and cons of Facebook, and how it can be used. We will also discuss privacy and security issues. As an exercise, we will help students set up accounts on Facebook. Thursday, 4/7/2011, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the City Training Lab. Admission is free. Registration is required.
Venue changed for DCN class on "Cutting the Cable" to accommodate growing demand
Due to growing demand, the class on "Cutting the Cable" scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. will meet in a bigger venue -- Davis Senior Center's Activity Room. The address is 646 A Street. Admission is free. Register today!
