2023-2024: In-Person Language Technology Program Training

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Last updated: Oct 04, 2023
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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

Session Type/Topic

Description

Best For

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. 

  • Returning FirstVoices teams

  • People recording with Elders

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. 

  • New FirstVoices teams

  • New FPCC Grant Holders

  • People recording with Elders

Digitization

DiGI-Topics will include conversion processes for analogue materials, archiving principles, storage methods, and how to manage resources long-term. 

  • Digitization teams

  • Planners

  • Resource developers

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. 

  • All participants

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:  

About FirstVoices:  

 

Roles in FirstVoices & DiGI Projects (Language Revitalization) - 

Roles in Your Digitization Project:  

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 Presentation

 

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

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