July 28, 2009

CWP Meeting Notes

 

Twitter 101 (PDF)

Twitter, a free social networking and micro-blogging service, is one of the most hyped and talked about topics in the world of web communications. But how do you actually use it? Twitter 101 is a primer that will give you the tips and tricks you need to get started.

HTML Email Campaigns (PDF)

Many people in tech-related work cringe when phrases like "email marketing" are used. We all hate spam, but is there a legitimate way for businesses and institutions to conduct email-based forms of outreach? This presentation will provide an overview of the pros, cons, and technical details of HTML-based email campaigns, along with some resources that might be useful to campus departments looking to get started with campaigns of their own.

Scrum (PDF)

What is Scrum? Scrum is a framework for managing projects. Work is structured in cycles called sprints, that are typically two to four weeks in duration. It is a value system that asks teams to work together to accomplish a common goal, focusing on the output of the team rather than the input of the individuals. At the end of each sprint, a potentially shippable product is delivered. Find out how the UCLA School of Law was been able to successfully use Scrum within their development of projects.