Women Interactive Creative Technology Festival (I’m Speaking!)
October 10th, 2012 by ChristenIt’s a great time to be a woman in technology! A once male dominated field – filled with pocket protectors and scientific calculators is now becoming inhabited by fun, fierce and creative women with a lot to say and even more to contribute to technology’s advancement. That’s why I’m so excited to be participating in the Women Interactive Creative Technology Festival October 12-13th at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA.
Presented by the Art of Genius Creative Technology Series and Spelman College’s Digital Moving Image Salon (DMIS), Women Interactive Creative Technology Festival is a one day interactive technology festival for women of color who produce and share media content. In keeping with the fast paced nature of technology, the WI Festival will allow college students, collegiate faculty, technology and media professionals the opportunity to interact with innovative technology by following the three pillars in which the festival is based: Interact. Educate. Inspire.
During the festival, I’ll be joining Mattie James – Mattieologie / Fashion Bloggers of Color, Tami Reed of Talking with Tami and Lamar & Roni Tyler of Black and Married with Kids.com discussing ways to “Monetize Your Creativity” and harnessing the power of cashing in on your brand. We see them on television all the time, people who’ve managed to make a living off of their creativity. But you don’t have to be the next Scarlett Johansson and make $20 million a film to make a living off of your creativity. It is possible for us regular folks to make money off of the content we create. While we won’t be able to show you how to make $20 million off of your compelling piece of content, we can provide you with some tools to begin turning your content into dollars. For a full schedule of amazing workshops, screenings or panels click here for Women Interactive Programming Schedule http://womeninteractive2012a.sched.org/
Interactive Atrium - Get a “hands on” approach to technology getting to play video games, try new apps, and participate in technology product demos with two full floors of interactive fun!
Education Suites -Participate in media and technology workshops, specifically geared toward the creation and sharing of media content. All exhibitions and education workshops are executed in 30, 20 and 15 minute intervals allowing attendees to get high quality information in a short amount of time.
Inspiration Hall & Screening Rooms -Experience cutting edge media content and advanced technological exhibitions. All exhibits must be written, directed and/or produced by a woman of color. All exhibitions and education workshops are executed in 30, 20 and 15 minute intervals allowing attendees to get lots of information in a short amount of time.
Interested in purchasing tickets? We’re giving D&D readers a special $10 discount on Women Interactive tickets just by using the “DandD” discount code on Eventbrite.com. Hope to see you there!
Has Technology Ruined The Evolution of College Life?
May 7th, 2012 by Tech StaffCollege students today are more tech savvy than ever before. Has technology enhanced or ruined the evolution their academic lives?
Tech has caused something of a dependency — 38% of students can’t go more than 10 minutes without checking their smartphone or other device. All told, students spent $13 billion on electronics in 2009.
More than 90% use email to communicate with professors and 73% say they cannot study without technology. Seven in 10 take notes on keyboards instead of paper, virtually all students who own an ereader and most use digital tools when preparing a presentation.
Community college students are less digitally connected than students at four-year schools, but more and more people are making the Internet their education gateway. Twelve million students take at least one class online today — in five years, that number is projected to exceed 22 million. By 2014, analysts say, more than 3.5 million students will take all of their classes online.
This is all according to research compiled by Presta Electronics. Presta used material from the Pew Research Center, Chronicle of Higher Education, Mashable and other sources to put together the infographic below. Check it out for the full picture of how technology is changing college students’ lives.
Do you think technology is changing college for the better — or for worse? Could tech dependancy be ruining the natural ability of learning?
Calling All Divas & Dorks: We Want You!
July 28th, 2010 by ChristenWE’RE GROWING! AND WE’RE LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO GROW WITH US! Do you like reviewing fashion shows, presentations and more? Are you eager to get your hands on new gadgets to explore and review? Then we have the opportunity for you!
Freelance Contributors:
(1-2 years writing experience required.)
Divas and Dorks is currently seeking freelance contributors for the following areas:
- Fashion
- Social Media News / Entertainment
- Gadgets / Technology
- New product launches
For more information & to request an application email divasanddorks@gmail.com (Subject line: ”FREELANCE WRITER”)
Internship Program: (College applicants only)
Divas and Dorks is also accepting applicants for our “junior blogger” internship program. Applications are currntly being accepted. For more information & to request an application email divasanddorks@gmail.com (Subject line: ”INTERNSHIP”)
About Divas and Dorks: Divas and Dorks is the newest “Info-tainment” website exploring and celebrating the duality in women of all ages. From Fashionistas in search of the newest Louboutins to the Gadgenistas looking for the newest & fashionable electronic device on the market and everyone in between! No longer will you have to search countless websites for the information you need, it’s finally here all in one place. Divas and Dorks….Everything fashionable, infamous and entertaining about technology! The newest gadgets, flyest fashions and how they intertwine in entertainment and everyday life.
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