2023-2024: In-Person Language Technology Program Training
This page may be updated as LTP-2324 training commences and new resources are created based on needs and interests.
Please check this page frequently for new content.
Introduction
After a three year hiatus, FPCC has been able to offer in-person Language Technology Program training for its FirstVoices and Digitization components.
This page houses the training syllabi, handouts, and links for pre-reading and additional review on training topics.
Training sessions are divided in general FirstVoices, specialized FirstVoices, Digitization, and shared topics.
Learn more about the differences between cohorts/workshop focuses below:
Session Key
Session Type/Topic | Description | Best For |
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General FirstVoices | FV-Topics will include how to use FirstVoices site features, navigate the updated platform, and talks on workflows and planning for documentation and recording with speakers. |
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FirstVoices Specialized Breakout | FV-Specialized Breakout is a smaller group setting for discussions and more intimate support to set up sites and have FV DEVs take a closer look at your work in a comfortable space. |
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Digitization | DiGI-Topics will include conversion processes for analogue materials, archiving principles, storage methods, and how to manage resources long-term. |
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Shared | All Groups/Shared Topics sessions will be for everyone to attend to discuss shared topics like roles in language projects, how to engage with technology and language, and other data maintenance issues. |
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Resources on this page are divided by which day their topics are covered by FPCC staff and by which session/topics they best align in.
Some resources & pages might appear repeated times on this page.
In-Person Training Syllabi
Prince George
Vancouver
Day One Resources
All Group/Shared Resources
Introduction
Digitization 101: https://firstvoices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DIGI/pages/318701569
About FirstVoices: https://firstvoices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FIR1/pages/1704813
Roles in FirstVoices & DiGI Projects (Language Revitalization) -
Roles in Your Digitization Project: https://firstvoices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DIGI/pages/1278014
Team Roles on FirstVoices:
Onboarding Checklist:
Helpful Presentation
Consulting with Community
Archival Acquisition:
Access Protocols:
Consult Your Community:
Language Gathering & Collection Guide:
Helpful Presentation
FirstVoices Resources
FirstVoices Site Set-Up
Add information to your language site:
Prepare for the migration:
Helpful Presentation
FirstVoices Site Updates
Working with widgets:
Helpful Presentation
Introduction to the Homepage
Add information into your Home Page:
Add a logo and banner:
Helpful Presentations
Joining Sites & Collaborating with Teams (Permissions)
Updates to permissions, workspaces and public views:
Who can see language entries?:
Add new members to your Language Site:
Helpful Presentation
New Site Set-Up Essentials
Onboarding Checklist:
Set up your alphabet chart:
Helpful Presentation
DiGI Inventory Assessment Discussion
What is an Inventory?:
Create a Spreadsheet:
Completing your Inventory:
Helpful Presentation
File-Naming & Arrangement
Controlled Vocabularies & File Naming:
Helpful Presentation
Introduction to Cataloguing
Multi-Media Collections:
Helpful Presentation
Archival Acquisition & Agreements
Archival Acquisition:
Helpful Presentation
Day Two Resources
Diving into Data! Metadata Discussion & Wrap-Up - Review of Metadata
What is Metadata?:
Uploading to FirstVoices:
Helpful Presentation
Audio-Editing / Preservation Masters, Access Masters, and Access Copies
Edit audio on Audacity:
File-types in Language Documentation & Archiving:
Helpful Presentation
Introduction to Recording Equipment/Software
Prepare your files in Audacity:
Recording Equipment:
Audacity Use:
Helpful Presentation
Recording Spaces & Set-Up
Set up a recording space:
Helpful Presentation
Recording Practices: Methods & Styles
Language Gathering & Collection:
Helpful Presentation
Recording Practices: Alphabet Chart on FirstVoices
Recording your alphabet:
Managing your alphabet:
Helpful Presentation
Documenting Metadata (Condition Assessments)
Condition Assessments:
The Digitization Process (Audio-cassette tape & VHS)
Interface & Cassette Deck:
Let’s Digitize:
VHS Digitization: VHS Digitization
Day Three Resources
Engagement Strategies
Making access protocols:
Helpful Presentation
Categories, Oh My!
Add and edit custom categories:
Helpful Presentation
Audio Recording & Editing Review & Practices
Recording audio (landing page):
Helpful Presentation
Uploading Media & Single Entries
Add or edit words & phrases:
Helpful Presentation
Site Essentials Checklist Walkthrough
Site creation & activation checklist:
Helpful Presentation
Storage & Backups
Storage:
Helpful Presentation
Archival Mobilization
Helpful Presentation
