Learning to Adapt to a Digital Lifestyle

new update: Introductory Seminar for Businesses
* see the update in the next post.

In adapting to a digital lifestyle, I keep hearing people say “it's too difficult”, or “I'm too old to get in to that”. I've always felt you're never too old to learn something new, especially with all that is going on these days with the internet and blogging, photo sharing, digital photography, VoIP (long distance phone calls over the internet), Web 2.0, etc., etc. It's never too late to learn a thing or two, so with that in mind Dedicated Desktop is in the planning stages of setting up a few seminars on “Learning to Adapt to a Digital Lifestyle”.

At this stage I'm looking for some feedback, this is a chance for you to help in the planning process... what better way to get exactly what you want out of a seminar! So here's a few questions for you to think about...If there was one thing you could learn about in regards to computers and the internet, what would it be? Blogging, Photo Sharing, Family or Personal Websites, Social Networking, Digital Photography, Internet Phone Calls, Web 2.0 Tools, On-line Storefronts, Searching the Internet... or just making the most of your computer and the Internet?Would you prefer an in-person seminar, an on-line virtual seminar, or one-on-one personal training in your home or office?

Would you want the seminar to include computer access, would you bring a laptop, or would taking notes during demonstrations be okay?

Please leave a comment here, or send an e-mail with any feedback you might have. All those that provide feedback, will receive a discount on any of the seminars offered.

Here's a bit of background on the training and/or seminars I've done in the past...

In addition to providing services in Graphic Design and Web Design through my company, Dedicated Desktop, I have also been providing training since 1990. I taught and designed courses for Vancouver Community College and the International Academy of Design and Technology, in Ottawa, as well as other smaller private schools. Students and clients have included print shops, design studios, government agencies, post secondary institutions, as well as individuals looking to begin a new career or just upgrade their computer skills.

I have also presented seminars and workshops for private companies and the general public on subjects such as “Web sites: Build it right, and they will come!”, “The Apple Macintosh in a Graphic Design Environment”, “Pre-press: Making sure your digital files Print!”, and “Print Production: Creating an efficient workflow”.

Visit my web site for further information and updates: Seminars

photo © Julian Luckham ~ A View from Here
Image editing by Julian Luckham ~ Dedicated Desktop

[tags: digital lifestyle, Web 2.0, seminars, training, Ottawa]

Copyright © 1985-2008 Luckham Creative unless otherwise noted.

Surfing Statistics in Canada

I've been reading some rather interesting statistics lately about Internet usage in Canada. If you have, or are considering an internet presence of any kind, you should consider these statistics.

It's been noted for many years that Canada is one of the most on-line countries in the world, but according to a recent survey by comScore Networks, Canadians spend more time online than any other country. Canadians view over 30% more web pages than the average U.S. user, and more Canadians have high speed internet access than U.S. users as well. According to comScore, Canadians averaged 39.6 hours per month online overall, with broadband users spending nearly three times more hours online than narrowband users (41.3 hours per month versus 14.2 hours online). Almost 90% of internet users in Canada are using broadband, and an interesting note is that Canada has always held the lead among the G7, in the percentage of broadband subscribers. Canada and the U.S. account for more than 41% of internet access. Oh, and another interesting statistic is that Canada and the U.S. are the only two countries in the world where female users outnumber male users... by about 50%!

If you need to establish or reevaluate your on-line presence send me an e-mail or call and let's see what we can do to get you in touch with the largest internet audience in the world!

photo © Julian Luckham ~ A View from Here
Image editing by Julian Luckham ~ Dedicated Desktop

[tags: internet statistics, Internet use in Canada, broadband use, internet use by gender]

Copyright © 1985-2008 Luckham Creative unless otherwise noted.