/preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/events/ Recent content in Events on Digital.gov Hugo en-us Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:42:55 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2025/01/16/uswds-monthly-call-january-2025/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2025/01/16/uswds-monthly-call-january-2025/ Learn the U.S. Web Design System basics, how to get started with the design system, and what’s coming next for USWDS in 2025. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/12/19/uswds-monthly-call-december-2024/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/12/19/uswds-monthly-call-december-2024/ The U.S. Web Design System team is joined by the Federal Website Standards team to share more about the standards, their origin, the research backing them, and what standards are coming next. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/11/21/uswds-monthly-call-november-2024/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/11/21/uswds-monthly-call-november-2024/ The U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) team will share their vision for the design system as a product, including USWDS Web Components and other new things the team expects to deliver in 2025. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/10/20/multilingual-search-engine-optimization-seo/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/10/20/multilingual-search-engine-optimization-seo/ Understand how search engines work, how people search online, and who is your audience — while recognizing language and cultural differences. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/10/17/uswds-monthly-call-october-2024/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/10/17/uswds-monthly-call-october-2024/ The U.S. Web Design System team will share the product and engineering principles they’re using to guide the development of the design system. event_organizer: Digital.gov /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/09/19/uswds-monthly-call-september-2024/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/09/19/uswds-monthly-call-september-2024/ The U.S. Web Design System team will share their exploration of Web Component-based design systems and best practices. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/08/15/uswds-monthly-call-august-2024/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/08/15/uswds-monthly-call-august-2024/ The U.S. Web Design System team will answer community questions and give an update on their work developing web components for the design system. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/06/20/uswds-monthly-call-june-2024/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/06/20/uswds-monthly-call-june-2024/ The U.S. Web Design System team will give an update on their work developing web components for the design system. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/05/16/uswds-monthly-call-may-2024/ Thu, 16 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/05/16/uswds-monthly-call-may-2024/ The U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) team will chat with Center for Civic Design co-founder Whitney Quesenbery about designing accessible civic spaces. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/04/18/uswds-monthly-call-april-2024/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/04/18/uswds-monthly-call-april-2024/ The U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) team will go over some basics of Web Components and how they apply to the design system. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/03/21/uswds-monthly-call-march-2024/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/03/21/uswds-monthly-call-march-2024/ Join the U.S. Web Design System team for a lesson on customizing and extending the design system. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/03/13/spring-2024-community-summit/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/03/13/spring-2024-community-summit/ Digital service experts across the federal government will share case studies and best practices on delivering a digital-first public experience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/02/15/uswds-monthly-call-february-2024/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/02/15/uswds-monthly-call-february-2024/ Learn about the USWDS component lifecycle, and how you can suggest a new component. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/01/18/uswds-monthly-call-january-2024/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2024/01/18/uswds-monthly-call-january-2024/ This month the Design System team will talk about the development and rollout of their new accessibility tests for components. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/11/16/uswds-monthly-call-november-2023/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/11/16/uswds-monthly-call-november-2023/ The USWDS team will continue sharing our progress to improve ongoing research, publishing results and addressing recent findings. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/10/19/uswds-monthly-call-october-2023/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/10/19/uswds-monthly-call-october-2023/ This month, we’ll share progress and findings from our recent effort to improve our ongoing research practice. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/10/12/backlogs-and-why-every-website-needs-one/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/10/12/backlogs-and-why-every-website-needs-one/ Join us as we discuss the concept and importance of backlogs and hear real-world examples of successful application in various GSA products and programs. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/09/21/uswds-monthly-call-september-2023/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/09/21/uswds-monthly-call-september-2023/ We’ll explore what it means to pursue mission-centered design and decision-making. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/09/19/cultivating-a-dynamic-career-in-ux/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/09/19/cultivating-a-dynamic-career-in-ux/ Join us for a discussion on how to adapt your career in user experience (UX) to a quickly changing world. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/08/17/uswds-monthly-call-august-2023/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/08/17/uswds-monthly-call-august-2023/ What’s in the newest iteration of the U.S. Web Design System’s product roadmap. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/06/15/uswds-monthly-call-june-2023/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/06/15/uswds-monthly-call-june-2023/ Developing and evaluating content for manual accessibility and user experience (UX) tests /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/06/14/2023-government-ux-summit/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/06/14/2023-government-ux-summit/ User experience (UX) experts across the federal government shared case studies and best practices during this virtual summit. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/05/24/strengthening-information-accessibility-for-consumers-with-limited-english-proficiency/ Wed, 24 May 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/05/24/strengthening-information-accessibility-for-consumers-with-limited-english-proficiency/ Tune in to learn what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is doing to ensure financial products and services are accessible to all consumers, including those with limited English proficiency. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/05/18/uswds-monthly-call-may-2023/ Thu, 18 May 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/05/18/uswds-monthly-call-may-2023/ Join us as we observe Global Accessibility Awareness Day and talk about the real-world experience of blind users on the web. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/05/03/incorporating-user-experience-practices-into-data-driven-development-of-a-biomedical-software-tool/ Wed, 03 May 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/05/03/incorporating-user-experience-practices-into-data-driven-development-of-a-biomedical-software-tool/ Join the National Cancer Institute and a university-based researcher to discuss interpreting complex data. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/04/20/uswds-monthly-call-april-2023/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/04/20/uswds-monthly-call-april-2023/ Tune-in to learn more about what your feedback is doing for the U.S. Web Design System. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/03/28/uswds-monthly-call-march-2023/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/03/28/uswds-monthly-call-march-2023/ Making sense: Cognition, perception, and design /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/03/08/the-plain-language-tie-to-translating-digital-content/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/03/08/the-plain-language-tie-to-translating-digital-content/ Join us to discuss the plain language and cultural components of effectively translating digital content into multiple languages. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/03/02/working-with-the-public-to-improve-digital-forms-a-gsa-case-study/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/03/02/working-with-the-public-to-improve-digital-forms-a-gsa-case-study/ GSA’s Office of Evaluation Sciences shares how five offices worked with the public to improve digital forms. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/02/16/uswds-monthly-call-february-2023/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/02/16/uswds-monthly-call-february-2023/ Join us as we take a deep dive into USWDS design tokens. We’ll cover: what they are, how they’re used, and how you can adapt them to your branding needs. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/02/07/increasing-public-participation-in-user-research/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/02/07/increasing-public-participation-in-user-research/ Join GSA’s 10x team as they share their report on creative incentives and tools for increased public participation in user research. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/01/25/continuously-improve-your-website-by-using-customer-feedback-and-web-analytics-an-irs-case-study/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/01/25/continuously-improve-your-website-by-using-customer-feedback-and-web-analytics-an-irs-case-study/ Get tips and lessons learned from the Internal Revenue Service on how they collect user feedback and use web analytics to improve applications. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/01/19/uswds-monthly-call-january-2023/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2023/01/19/uswds-monthly-call-january-2023/ Join the Design System team as we tackle your most commonly-asked questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/12/15/uswds-monthly-call-december-2022/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/12/15/uswds-monthly-call-december-2022/ A look back at what took place in the Design System in 2022. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/11/17/uswds-monthly-call-november-2022/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/11/17/uswds-monthly-call-november-2022/ Continuing our look at user profile patterns /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/11/15/usagov-usability-test-reports/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/11/15/usagov-usability-test-reports/ Join us for an overview of usability test reports on the next version of USA.gov. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/10/20/october-2022-uswds-monthly-call/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/10/20/october-2022-uswds-monthly-call/ We’ll discuss our approach to developing User Profile design patterns, look at some specific guidance, and talk about why it’s so important. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/09/28/improve-your-website-with-user-testing/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/09/28/improve-your-website-with-user-testing/ Get tips and lessons learned from the Environmental Protection Agency on how to conduct user testing to improve customer experience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/09/27/dhs-usability-testing-kit-so-easy-anyone-can-do-it/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/09/27/dhs-usability-testing-kit-so-easy-anyone-can-do-it/ Join us for an overview of the Department of Homeland Security’s new Usability Testing Kit, including its four approaches to usability testing. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/09/15/uswds-monthly-call-september-2022/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/09/15/uswds-monthly-call-september-2022/ How do we help users find content in their preferred language? Join us as we take a closer look at the language selection patterns we’re developing for USWDS. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/08/24/2022-federal-plain-language-summit/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/08/24/2022-federal-plain-language-summit/ Join the best and brightest plain language practitioners from across the federal government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/08/18/uswds-monthly-call-august-2022/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/08/18/uswds-monthly-call-august-2022/ Join us to learn more about design patterns and how they fit into the design system. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/07/26/how-effective-is-your-communication/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/07/26/how-effective-is-your-communication/ Join us to learn about best practices for measuring communication and outreach efforts. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/07/20/white-house-and-gsa-open-innovation-forum-building-equitable-partnerships/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/07/20/white-house-and-gsa-open-innovation-forum-building-equitable-partnerships/ Celebrating OSTP’s biennial report to Congress on Implementation of Federal Prizes and Citizen Science Authority, Fiscal Years 2019 - 2020, and the role of community partnerships in the federal open innovation landscape. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/07/13/increase-your-impact-with-plain-language/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/07/13/increase-your-impact-with-plain-language/ Get tips and lessons learned from the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division on using plain language to increase their impact and influence. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/06/16/uswds-monthly-call-june-2022/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/06/16/uswds-monthly-call-june-2022/ What you need to know before contributing to USWDS. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/06/07/2022-government-ux-summit/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/06/07/2022-government-ux-summit/ A two-day summit—June 7 and June 8—with experts who will share their experiences as UX practitioners in the federal government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/05/19/uswds-monthly-call-may-2022/ Thu, 19 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/05/19/uswds-monthly-call-may-2022/ The U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) team will show you how to reduce CSS size and optimize build time with the design system. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/05/17/how-to-build-your-digital-dream-team/ Tue, 17 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/05/17/how-to-build-your-digital-dream-team/ Learn how to get the right team in place to help you create a trusted, seamless online experience for all your customers. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/04/28/optimization-case-study-performance-seo-and-accessibility-with-cfpb/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/04/28/optimization-case-study-performance-seo-and-accessibility-with-cfpb/ Join three technologists from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as they discuss methods used to ensure that the CFPB website is discoverable and fully accessible to all. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/04/21/uswds-monthly-call-april-2022/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/04/21/uswds-monthly-call-april-2022/ Our friends at Digital.gov will join us to talk through their experience migrating to USWDS 3.0. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/04/07/spotlight-chat-on-the-cdc-open-epidemic-forecasting-community/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/04/07/spotlight-chat-on-the-cdc-open-epidemic-forecasting-community/ A discussion with members of the CDC’s Epidemic Prediction Initiative on best practices and considerations when organizing crowdsourcing initiatives. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/03/31/change-the-way-digital-work-gets-done/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/03/31/change-the-way-digital-work-gets-done/ Learn about what a Digital End-to-End Efficiency (DEEE) Framework is and how you can get started digitizing and automating your digital processes. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/03/17/uswds-monthly-call-march-2022/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/03/17/uswds-monthly-call-march-2022/ During this event, the USWDS core team will preview what to expect in the new USWDS 3.0. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/03/09/plain-language-compassion-help-people-in-crisis/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/03/09/plain-language-compassion-help-people-in-crisis/ Meet the content strategists who worked to transform FindTreatment.gov to connect people in crisis with the help that they need. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/02/24/language-connections-tips-to-create-maintain-and-present-non-english-digital-content/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/02/24/language-connections-tips-to-create-maintain-and-present-non-english-digital-content/ Tips to help you improve access to your non-English digital content. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/02/17/uswds-monthly-call-february-2022/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/02/17/uswds-monthly-call-february-2022/ In this event, we will explore possibilities for a component API for the U.S. Web Design System. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/01/20/uswds-monthly-call-january-2022/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/01/20/uswds-monthly-call-january-2022/ New resources for developers who are new to USWDS. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/01/13/overcoming-your-fear-of-data/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2022/01/13/overcoming-your-fear-of-data/ Learn how to overcome resistance to data analytics and visualization, ask the right questions, and improve customer experience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/12/16/uswds-monthly-call-december-2021/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/12/16/uswds-monthly-call-december-2021/ Get started with the design system and a how-to demo of template creation and a prototyping approach. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/12/08/results-of-the-2021-federal-report-card/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/12/08/results-of-the-2021-federal-report-card/ David Lipscomb from the Center for PL will review the results of this year’s Federal Plain Language Report Card and answer questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/11/03/successful-strategies-for-telework-and-hybrid-work-environments/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/11/03/successful-strategies-for-telework-and-hybrid-work-environments/ Learn from and share with other federal colleagues from across the government strategies for succeeding at working, managing, supervising, collaborating, communicating, and more. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/10/21/uswds-monthly-call-october-2021/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/10/21/uswds-monthly-call-october-2021/ This month’s topic: Community, Connection & Contribution. How can our community help teams solve problems together? /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/10/14/how-to-best-connect-with-your-spanish-speaking-audience-during-an-emergency/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/10/14/how-to-best-connect-with-your-spanish-speaking-audience-during-an-emergency/ The Multilingual Community of Practice is hosting a panel to share some successful social media strategies that you can use to connect with your Spanish-speaking audience during emergencies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/09/21/2021-federal-plain-language-summit/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/09/21/2021-federal-plain-language-summit/ On 9/21/21, PLAIN’s Fourth Federal PL Summit showcases federal employees’ plain language projects. Topics include COVID-19 agency responses, accessibility, user experience, and career enhancement. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/09/16/uswds-monthly-call-september-2021/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/09/16/uswds-monthly-call-september-2021/ Let’s peer into the crystal ball and look into the future of USWDS. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/09/01/fedramp-dap-case-study-part-2-reporting-and-decision-making/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/09/01/fedramp-dap-case-study-part-2-reporting-and-decision-making/ In this second part of our analytics case study series, we’ll address how to pull reporting and conduct analysis through the lens of your analytics strategy. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/08/25/socialgov-summer-sessions-2021/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/08/25/socialgov-summer-sessions-2021/ If you’re a federal employee, join us to learn about both intellectual property (8/25) and rules of conduct (8/26) in your agency’s social media. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/07/28/fedramp-dap-case-study-part-1-assessing-analytics-strategy/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/07/28/fedramp-dap-case-study-part-1-assessing-analytics-strategy/ In this two-part Analytics Case Study, we’ll speak with the GSA’s FedRAMP team about their analytics strategy, data collection, reporting, and subsequent decision-making for a new site launch. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/07/15/digital-meets-culture-getting-your-culture-in-line-with-your-digital-strategy/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/07/15/digital-meets-culture-getting-your-culture-in-line-with-your-digital-strategy/ Join Digital.gov’s Web Managers Community as they host a discussion with panelists from the Lab at OPM, National Institutes of Health, Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and Presidential Innovation Fellows. The panel will discuss how to align culture and digital strategy to build better digital services. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/07/14/using-plain-language-to-tell-our-stories/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/07/14/using-plain-language-to-tell-our-stories/ Learn how to tell a story and figure out what role plain language plays in storytelling. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/06/29/digital-strategy-at-1600-pennsylvania-avenue-qa-with-rob-flaherty-white-house-director-of-digital-strategy/ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/06/29/digital-strategy-at-1600-pennsylvania-avenue-qa-with-rob-flaherty-white-house-director-of-digital-strategy/ Join us for a conversation with Robert Flaherty, a digital native leading digital strategy at the White House. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/06/22/2021-user-experience-summit/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:01:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/06/22/2021-user-experience-summit/ A 3-day remote summit covering User Experience (UX) management in the government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/06/17/uswds-monthly-call-june-2021/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/06/17/uswds-monthly-call-june-2021/ In this month’s session, we’ll unpack the new pagination component—what design problem it solves, how it came to be, what the U.S. Web Design System team did to build it, and what you and your teams can do with it. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/06/09/plain-language-webinar-using-words-to-build-better-digital-experiences/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/06/09/plain-language-webinar-using-words-to-build-better-digital-experiences/ Words make digital experiences human-centered, and require just as much thought as the branding and code. As federal agencies strive to use human-centered design, they need to remember that words and design work together. See how interfaces rely on language, and how your writing can make or break an experience. Learn principles for UX writing that anyone who works on digital products can apply to their own work. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/26/accessible-digital-content-tips-and-tricks/ Wed, 26 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/26/accessible-digital-content-tips-and-tricks/ This webinar will present and demonstrate tips and tricks to address several common accessibility errors and issues that occur during digital content creation. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/20/uswds-accessibility-creating-more-inclusive-federal-websites/ Thu, 20 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/20/uswds-accessibility-creating-more-inclusive-federal-websites/ How does USWDS address accessibility? Join us as we share tips and tools for addressing accessibility throughout the lifecycle! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/19/positioning-yourself-as-a-plain-language-editor/ Wed, 19 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/19/positioning-yourself-as-a-plain-language-editor/ Learn how to brand yourself as a plain language expert and get the credit at work that you deserve! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/18/deep-fakes-and-social-media/ Tue, 18 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/18/deep-fakes-and-social-media/ Deep fakes are an emerging threat that can disrupt agencies’ communication efforts and federal agencies should be prepared. Learn about deep fakes on social media, and how federal agencies can plan to combat a deep fake if they are targeted. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/04/federal-developmental-opportunities-workshop/ Tue, 04 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/05/04/federal-developmental-opportunities-workshop/ The Federal Leadership and Professional Development Seminar Series (FLPDSS) is hosting a cross-agency workshop focusing on developmental opportunities for federal employees. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/04/28/social-media-spring-session-2021/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/04/28/social-media-spring-session-2021/ Join the SocialGov Community of Practice for the latest updates on social media topics including advertising campaigns, content archiving, and podcasting. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/04/21/challenge-and-prize-spotlight-chat-with-national-institute-of-standards-and-technology-nist/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/04/21/challenge-and-prize-spotlight-chat-with-national-institute-of-standards-and-technology-nist/ Hear from NIST Innovation and Legal teams on the benefits of engaging legal counsel and establishing a legal framework for challenges and prize competitions in an agency. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/04/15/uswds-monthly-call-april-2021/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/04/15/uswds-monthly-call-april-2021/ Join the U.S. Web Design System team as they answer the crucial question, “Why use the design system?” /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/04/14/how-testing-your-documents-can-improve-plain-language-compliance/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/04/14/how-testing-your-documents-can-improve-plain-language-compliance/ Usability testing isn’t only for websites. Come work with Dr. Ginny Redish and try out three techniques for quick and easy ways to test the usability of your documents. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/31/artificial-intelligence-for-homeland-security-the-development-of-the-dhs-ai-strategy/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/31/artificial-intelligence-for-homeland-security-the-development-of-the-dhs-ai-strategy/ The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will present the work that led to the creation of the DHS AI Strategy to interagency partners. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/24/tag-managers-part-2-configuration-framework/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/24/tag-managers-part-2-configuration-framework/ This session will help DAP users configure and use their tag manager, to augment their reporting on more advanced interactions with their websites. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/18/uswds-monthly-call-march-2021/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/18/uswds-monthly-call-march-2021/ Join the U.S. Web Design System team as we look at what’s in USWDS 2.11.0, our latest release. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/10/plain-language-and-section-508/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/10/plain-language-and-section-508/ Come join us as we focus on concerns and opportunities shared by the Section 508 and plain language communities in Government! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/02/get-your-idea-funded-through-gsas-10x-program/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/03/02/get-your-idea-funded-through-gsas-10x-program/ The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about 10x’s newest round of idea selections. We want attendees to learn about 10x, understand what it takes to submit, and feel empowered to submit. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/02/24/tag-managers-part-1-the-data-layer/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/02/24/tag-managers-part-1-the-data-layer/ This session will help the audience expand analysis capabilities by using the tag manager data layer! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/02/23/how-can-chatbots-improve-customer-experience/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/02/23/how-can-chatbots-improve-customer-experience/ Come see how various agencies have successfully deployed chatbots/AI to interact with the public and foster collaboration between teams! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/02/18/uswds-monthly-call-february-2021/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/02/18/uswds-monthly-call-february-2021/ Learn what’s next for the U.S. Web Design System and our 2021 Roadmap—what we’re planning to do this year, and why we’re planning to do it. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/02/10/virtual-teaching-plain-language/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/02/10/virtual-teaching-plain-language/ We’ve all had to learn new modes of presenting and communicating now that we’re teleworking full-time and depend on online broadcast technology. But how can you engage students and teach a class while sitting in front of a laptop camera? Join Wendy Wagner-Smith from the Small Business Administration and find out! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/01/21/uswds-monthly-call-journey-mapping-service-blueprints-jan-2021/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/01/21/uswds-monthly-call-journey-mapping-service-blueprints-jan-2021/ Learn how journey maps and service blueprints help teams better understand how people really use our sites and services to do what they need to do. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/01/13/2020-federal-report-card-briefing/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/01/13/2020-federal-report-card-briefing/ David Lipscomb will review, The Annual Federal Report Card, which is a snapshot of how well the federal government is following the 2010 Plain Writing Act. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/01/11/how-to-navigate-challenges-to-successfully-a-b-test-your-emails/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2021/01/11/how-to-navigate-challenges-to-successfully-a-b-test-your-emails/ In this talk, we will provide better understanding of how CFPB conducts email A/B testing, see examples of email A/B tests, and discuss lessons learned. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/12/17/uswds-monthly-call-december-2020/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/12/17/uswds-monthly-call-december-2020/ Join the U.S. Web Design System team as we look at what’s in our latest release: USWDS 2.10.0! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/12/07/federal-social-week-2020/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/12/07/federal-social-week-2020/ 2020 has been an unprecedented year for challenges and opportunities in social media. SocialGov’s Federal Social Media Week 2020 will bring you some interesting perspectives on how to keep social media moving and successful for 2021. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/12/03/practical-tips-for-accessible-content-and-multilingual-websites/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/12/03/practical-tips-for-accessible-content-and-multilingual-websites/ In this talk, we’ll focus on content creation and how accessibility supports multilingual work. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/11/19/uswds-monthly-call-november-2020/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/11/19/uswds-monthly-call-november-2020/ Join U.S. Web Design System Product Lead, Dan Williams, to hear about what’s next for the design system as we come to the end of 2020. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/11/12/customer-experience-continuous-improvement-the-usps-digital-approach/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/11/12/customer-experience-continuous-improvement-the-usps-digital-approach/ This presentation lays out USPS.com’s continuous improvement approach and how it combines analytics and customer feedback with iterative heuristic reviews, design, and usability testing to monitor, improve, and evolve the USPS.com CX. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/11/10/women-in-federal-it-cyber-conference-panel-discussion-4-veterans-day/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/11/10/women-in-federal-it-cyber-conference-panel-discussion-4-veterans-day/ Panelists will discuss the challenges of transitioning and the benefits of transitioning from military to civilian service in the IT field. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/11/04/overview-of-nist-initiatives-on-ai-standards-principles-and-critical-ai-issues/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/11/04/overview-of-nist-initiatives-on-ai-standards-principles-and-critical-ai-issues/ In this webinar, experts from the National Institute of Standards and Technology provide an overview of their key artificial intelligence initiatives including responsible, trustworthy, and explainable AI. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/29/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-15-10x-transforming-technology-through-agile-investments/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/29/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-15-10x-transforming-technology-through-agile-investments/ In this webinar, we will discuss GSA’s incremental investment program, 10x, which is modeled after modern venture capital best practices and start up studios. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/27/plain-language-summit-2020/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/27/plain-language-summit-2020/ Join us for discussion from government and private-sector leaders on how to advance plain language in government communications. Hear lessons learned and victories of every size. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/21/analytics-case-study-part-3-action/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/21/analytics-case-study-part-3-action/ In this webinar, we’ll address how to use the analysis and insights you created using DAP Google Analytics, to take action. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/15/uswds-monthly-call-october-2020/ Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/15/uswds-monthly-call-october-2020/ In this talk, we will uncover some of these tricks, and show what we all can do to assure that deceptive design patterns stay out of the sites we build. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/08/federal-source-code-summit-building-coding/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/10/08/federal-source-code-summit-building-coding/ This summit brings together the federal community to share success stories and best practices for utilizing federal source code and open source software, and examine the implementation of the Federal Source Code policy. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/24/dap-analytics-case-study-part-2/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/24/dap-analytics-case-study-part-2/ In this workshop, we’ll address how to pull reporting and conduct analysis through the lens of your analytics strategy. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/22/a-fresh-start-with-devops-maybe/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/22/a-fresh-start-with-devops-maybe/ When legacy is used to define systems less than five years old, an agency can still encounter DevOps adoption challenges where you least expect them. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/22/operating-cloud-services-efficiently-with-businessdriven/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/22/operating-cloud-services-efficiently-with-businessdriven/ Program managers, IT acquisitions leads, and business-minded IT professionals will receive in-depth guidance to improve cloud efficiency, optimization, and effective cost controls. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/17/uswds-monthly-call-september-2020/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/17/uswds-monthly-call-september-2020/ Join U.S. Web Design System Product Lead, Dan Williams, as we talk about the three new components for the design system. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/15/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-14/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/15/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-14/ Learn how federal agencies can leverage The Opportunity Project’s adaptable toolkit to engage cross-sector collaborators and rapidly prototype digital products powered by federal open data. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/10/taking-plain-language-workshop-online/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/10/taking-plain-language-workshop-online/ Take this three-hour online workshop to learn how to write and edit in plain language. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/26/dap-analytics-case-study-part-1/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/26/dap-analytics-case-study-part-1/ In this workshop, we’ll address how to assess your web analytics strategy to ensure you’re pulling the most impactful and relevant data to enrich your analysis and understanding of your website performance. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/20/uswds-monthly-call-august-2020/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/20/uswds-monthly-call-august-2020/ Join U.S. Web Design System Product Lead, Dan Williams, as we talk about the design system and answer your questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/18/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-13/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/18/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-13/ In this webinar, we discuss how to embed crowdsourcing into the culture of a program to the benefit of the project team, and its participants. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/11/plain-language-basics-online-class/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/11/plain-language-basics-online-class/ Take this three-hour online workshop to learn how to write and edit in plain language. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/06/women-in-federal-it-cyber/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/06/women-in-federal-it-cyber/ Panelists will discuss the importance of developing the next generation of women leaders in IT and in the Federal government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/04/continuous-devops-dilemma-with-andrew-clay/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/04/continuous-devops-dilemma-with-andrew-clay/ Using DevOps to help change entrenched behaviors in organizations. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/28/2020-government-ux-summit/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/28/2020-government-ux-summit/ A remote event covering user experience (UX) methods, service design, and managing UX in the government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/23/dap-learning-series-lessons-from-canadaca/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/23/dap-learning-series-lessons-from-canadaca/ In this session, we’ll be joined by Nicholas Pjontek of Canada.ca. Nick will talk about some of the analytics goals, lessons, barriers, and successes in the government of Canada. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/23/women-in-federal-it-cyber/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/23/women-in-federal-it-cyber/ Participants will have the opportunity to virtually interact with top Federal CIOs, and discuss career development, leadership, and best practices on expanding a professional network. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/16/uswds-monthly-call-july-2020/ Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/16/uswds-monthly-call-july-2020/ For the July 2020 USWDS, Dan Williams, USWDS product lead, led a demonstration of several newly released USWDS components. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/16/women-in-federal-it-cyber/ Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/16/women-in-federal-it-cyber/ Panelists will discuss the importance of expanding our professional network outside of our silos to become stronger leaders. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/15/a-technical-overview-cloudgov/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/15/a-technical-overview-cloudgov/ In this webinar, we will provide a technical overview of cloud.gov including a visual representation of its architecture, marketplace services, content delivery networks, and how to engage with cloud.gov. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/15/federal-report-card-update/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/15/federal-report-card-update/ Learn how the Center for Plain Language is approaching the Federal Report Card and what agencies can do to get top grades. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/14/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-12/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/14/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-12/ The Air Force is catalyzing innovation with a variety of partners. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/09/making-remote-work-work-for-journey/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/07/09/making-remote-work-work-for-journey/ Join us for a discussion about the value of journey mapping, and how to adapt the mapping process to make the most out of remote collaboration. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/30/10x-project-lightning-talks-2020/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/30/10x-project-lightning-talks-2020/ 10x project teams will demonstrate their work to date and provide brief overviews of each project. We hope that these talks will highlight some of the most interesting work happening in government today and inspire others to submit ideas to 10x. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/24/dap-learning-series-shifting-your-metrics/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/24/dap-learning-series-shifting-your-metrics/ In this session, we’ll discuss the classic suite of “marketing metrics” vs what’s more important to us in government “content-based metrics”. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/23/air-force-cool-18f-partnership-flight/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/23/air-force-cool-18f-partnership-flight/ Highlights from the Air Force Materiel Command & 18F partnership and the importance of organizational structure, roles of the core team, and user outreach for military and government DevOps. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/23/short-case-study-ab-testing-for/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/23/short-case-study-ab-testing-for/ See how our Office of Strategic Communication used A/B testing to resolve a difference of opinion within a cross-functional design team. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/18/uswds-monthly-call-design-modernization-importance/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/18/uswds-monthly-call-design-modernization-importance/ The June 2020 USWDS monthly focused on the design system and design modernization with guest speakers from 18F. Dan Williams, USWDS product lead, led the call and facilitated a live question and answer session with event attendees. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/18/2020-census-language-support-in-59/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/18/2020-census-language-support-in-59/ How the Census Bureau provided language assistance in 59 non-English languages for the 2020 Census. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/17/women-in-federal-it-cyber/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/17/women-in-federal-it-cyber/ Participants will have the opportunity to virtually interact with top Federal CIOs, and discuss career development, leadership, and best practices on developing a professional network. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/16/building-for-21st-century-web-with/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/16/building-for-21st-century-web-with/ Building, deploying, and hosting fast, secure, and compliant federal web sites and applications with Federalist. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/11/how-usagov-en-espaol-uses-quantitative/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/11/how-usagov-en-espaol-uses-quantitative/ In this workshop, we will show how USAGov en Español collects and analyzes data from across several social media channels and the USAGov Contact Center to design and improve content and outreach strategies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/10/women-in-it-panel-1/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/10/women-in-it-panel-1/ The importance of surrounding yourself with those with similar technical skills, finding your niche, and designing a professional network. The concept of a professional network might be intimidating, why not start with those with similar interests and skills to create a core network. A core network prioritizes those with similar technical skills to build a strong foundation. You can expect to come away with a) the why of designing a core network, b) ways to identify people with similar skills, and c) steps you can take to design a strategic professional network. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/09/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-11/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/06/09/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-11/ Agencies optimize mobile experiences with help from federal testers. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/27/dap-learning-series-become-a-dap/ Wed, 27 May 2020 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/27/dap-learning-series-become-a-dap/ In this session, we’ll tell you about the Digital Analytics Program’s Certified Analyst exam and how you can use it to demonstrate your analytics mastery! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/21/uswds-monthly-call-may-2020/ Thu, 21 May 2020 15:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/21/uswds-monthly-call-may-2020/ The May 2020 USWDS monthly call revisited the design system’s card and forms components. Speakers also paid special attention to data visualization. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/20/procuring-cloud-services-in-government/ Wed, 20 May 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/20/procuring-cloud-services-in-government/ In this workshop, we will guide agencies through the streamlined Technology Transformation Services cloud acquisition process at the U.S. General Services Administration. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/19/devops-lessons-learned-from-air-forces/ Tue, 19 May 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/19/devops-lessons-learned-from-air-forces/ Lessons learned in the areas of people, processes, and tools from early efforts in the Air Force’s journey to a multi-cloud environment. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/13/average-american-reader-needs-you-write/ Wed, 13 May 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/13/average-american-reader-needs-you-write/ Learn about the skills and needs of American readers, how we are failing our audiences, and ways to do better. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/12/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-10/ Tue, 12 May 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/12/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-10/ See how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration crowdsources to identify potential health risks. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/06/you-a-product-manager-though-you/ Wed, 06 May 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/06/you-a-product-manager-though-you/ We will define product management, discuss how it’s used in the government context through a case study, and arm listeners with practices to use and evangelize product thinking. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/05/dr-emily-shen-on-secure/ Tue, 05 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/05/05/dr-emily-shen-on-secure/ Learn how organizations can securely collaborate using cryptographic technologies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/29/socialgov-virtual-spring-session/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/29/socialgov-virtual-spring-session/ Join SocialGov, the federal government’s social media community of practice, for our virtual Spring Session! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/28/heros-journey-for-reskilling-talent-other/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/28/heros-journey-for-reskilling-talent-other/ For those seeking ways to internally re-skill their workforce for digital transformation, a look at mythology reveals a recurring theme where those answering the call are involved in an iterative cycle of ’leveling-up’, a theme that may help change-agents set conditions for successful retention and growth of organic digital talent. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/27/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-9/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/27/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-9/ History Hub is a crowdsourcing platform that helps the public find historical records. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/23/dap-learning-series-an-introduction-basics/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/23/dap-learning-series-an-introduction-basics/ New to DAP? No problem. Join us to learn about the reporting interface, common terminology, and basic reports. This 2.5 - 3 hour session is designed for novice users to “get off the ground” with DAP and Google Analytics. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/22/cloudgov-for-product-managers/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/22/cloudgov-for-product-managers/ In this webinar, we will answer commonly asked questions about cloud.gov and explain how using cloud.gov enables development teams to deploy applications quickly and securely. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/16/uswds-monthly-call-april-2020/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/16/uswds-monthly-call-april-2020/ Join U.S. Web Design System Product Lead, Dan Williams, as we talk about the design system and answer your questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/15/accessibility-intersection-between-plain-language-508/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/15/accessibility-intersection-between-plain-language-508/ We’ll discuss how plain language intersects with 508 compliance requirements to make federal electronic documents and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/14/how-utilize-open-source-jupyter-project/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/14/how-utilize-open-source-jupyter-project/ We’ll show you how easy it can be to wrangle data and engage in technical discussions surrounding data, artificial intelligence, machine-learning models. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/31/intro-cloud-foundry-on-cloudgov/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/31/intro-cloud-foundry-on-cloudgov/ In this workshop, we demonstrate the basics of using the Cloud.gov platform as a developer. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/25/dap-learning-series-justifying-web-analysts/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/25/dap-learning-series-justifying-web-analysts/ In this workshop, we’ll address how to think about justifying an analyst role on your team, and talk about the role’s many hats, as well as making the business case to your leadership team. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/25/navigating-acquisition-procurement-for-artificial-intelligence/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/25/navigating-acquisition-procurement-for-artificial-intelligence/ We will provide guidance on how to manage the process of procuring AI products, services, and technologies, including considerations, pitfalls, and lessons learned. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/24/why-i-love-my-agile-team/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/24/why-i-love-my-agile-team/ Join us as we meet with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) who is utilizing an agile approach to assist in further updating their topographical information and data. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/20/writing-for-accessible-web/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/20/writing-for-accessible-web/ Watch this special presentation featuring 18f Content Strategist, Ryan Johnson, where he discusses how you can effectively write accessible web content. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/19/uswds-monthly-call-march-2020/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/19/uswds-monthly-call-march-2020/ Watch U.S. Web Design System Product Lead, Dan Williams, as he talks about the design system and answers participant questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/11/katherine-spivey-on-readability-audits-government/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/11/katherine-spivey-on-readability-audits-government/ In this meeting, we’ll talk about readability audits and formulas and how they work—and don’t work—to improve web content and the users’ experience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/10/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-8/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/10/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-8/ Learn how NASA’s workforce contributes inspiring ideas as part of internal idea competitions facilitated NASA@WORK program. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/06/rpa-community-practice-cop-march-all/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/06/rpa-community-practice-cop-march-all/ Join the RPA Community of Practice online to discuss the next steps in accelerating the adoption of robotic process automation in the federal environment. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/27/survey-translation-inclusion-end-users-in/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/27/survey-translation-inclusion-end-users-in/ This talk will offer insights and tips on how to best design and translate surveys and other government materials aimed at reaching non-English speaking members of the public. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/25/making-a-mobilefriendly-website-using-adapt/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/25/making-a-mobilefriendly-website-using-adapt/ The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21st Century IDEA) requires federal websites to be “fully functional and usable on common mobile devices.” Mobile-friendliness, however, can mean a variety of things, depending on the perspective of a user. David Fern, co-lead of the MobileGov Community and the Federal Crowdsource Mobile Testing Program, knows a lot about making websites and content mobile-friendly. This webinar gives you insights into his approach—the ADAPT Model—which looks to ensure that websites are mobile-friendly: /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/25/moving-from-agile-towards-devops-with/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/25/moving-from-agile-towards-devops-with/ In this webinar, Chris Lauer will share some of the successes and failures as the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has adopted Agile, and our gradual move towards DevOps. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/20/uswds-monthly-call/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/20/uswds-monthly-call/ Join U.S. Web Design System Product Lead, Dan Williams, as we discuss the USWDS and answer your questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/19/dap-learning-series-youtube-event-option/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/19/dap-learning-series-youtube-event-option/ In this session, you’ll learn how to track plays of embedded YouTube videos on your DAP-enabled pages, and how to create reports for analysis. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/13/reaching-americas-veterans-in-digital-space/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/13/reaching-americas-veterans-in-digital-space/ In this discussion, we’ll hear from the digital experts at the Department of Veterans Affairs on their successful strategies for reaching America’s veterans through digital platforms. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/11/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-7/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/02/11/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-7/ Learn how the Code.gov team, and every day contributors, are helping the U.S. government to expand its repository—and application—of open-source code as part of Code.gov’s Open Tasks initiative. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/28/panel-discussion-how-agencies-spreading-best/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/28/panel-discussion-how-agencies-spreading-best/ Join the DevOps Community of Practice in a panel discussion as different agencies share technical best practices in various offices. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/27/10x-project-lightning-talks/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/27/10x-project-lightning-talks/ In this webinar, 10x project teams demonstrate their work to date and provide brief overviews of each project. Topics range from federating data to agile budgeting to machine learning, and our hope is that these talks will inspire others to submit ideas to 10x. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/16/uswds-january-monthly-call/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/16/uswds-january-monthly-call/ Join U.S. Web Design System Product Lead, Dan Williams, as we discuss the USWDS maturity model and answer your questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/14/socialgov-winter-meeting/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/14/socialgov-winter-meeting/ Join us for talks by colleagues from NIST, IRS, USPTO, PlainLanguage.gov, and DC HSEMA who will speak on the latest social media topics and an opportunity to do some in-person networking. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/08/plain-language-in-2020/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/08/plain-language-in-2020/ A look ahead at the coming year, and what we’ll accomplish together. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/12/19/uswds-december-monthly-call/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/12/19/uswds-december-monthly-call/ Join U.S. Web Design System Product Lead, Dan Williams, as we discuss the USWDS and answer your questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/12/03/devops-holiday-special-event-nicolas-chaillan/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/12/03/devops-holiday-special-event-nicolas-chaillan/ Join the Chief Software Officer of the USAF to learn: How the DoD moved to Kubernetes and Istio. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/22/nist-director-rob-dimeo-learning-communicate-complex-data/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/22/nist-director-rob-dimeo-learning-communicate-complex-data/ In this talk, NIST Director Rob Dimeo will explore how sketchnoting can be used to communicate complex data in simple ways - to both internal and external audiences. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/21/us-web-design-system-november-monthly-call/ Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/21/us-web-design-system-november-monthly-call/ Join Dan Williams, U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) product lead, in our monthly call as he walks through the design system and answers your questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/20/dap-learning-series-site-analysis-live/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/20/dap-learning-series-site-analysis-live/ Join us for a live demonstration of a real site analysis - from defining website mission, goals, and KPIs, to pulling reporting to better understand site performance. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/19/socialgov-talk-reaching-small-businesses-in-digital-environment/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/19/socialgov-talk-reaching-small-businesses-in-digital-environment/ In this webinar, the social media experts from the U.S. Small Business Administration discussed how they find and communicate with small businesses on their social media platforms. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/19/jez-humble-building-scaling-high-performing-technology-organizations/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/19/jez-humble-building-scaling-high-performing-technology-organizations/ This talk presents the findings from the latest State of DevOps report, including how to measure the performance of software teams, what capabilities organizations should invest in to drive higher performance, and how software leaders can apply these findings in their own organizations. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/19/intro-ab-testing-cop/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/19/intro-ab-testing-cop/ We know there are many ways to use A/B testing to inform decision making at your agency – this is a quick introduction on the many ways CFPB has used it to improve UX across their website. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/18/workforce-modernization-workshop-part-1-attract-retain-best-talent-better-serve-our-citizens/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/18/workforce-modernization-workshop-part-1-attract-retain-best-talent-better-serve-our-citizens/ In this workshop, we will answer the question of how to cultivate a workforce that is empowered to be as nimble and sophisticated as the products it procures. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/14/intro-kanban-ii/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/14/intro-kanban-ii/ Part two of an introduction to Kanban and how to use it to model any flow-based process. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/13/intro-kanban-i/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/13/intro-kanban-i/ Part one of an introduction to Kanban and how to use it to model any flow-based process. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/13/ginny-redish-how-collaborate-on-strategies/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/13/ginny-redish-how-collaborate-on-strategies/ How does content strategy mesh with business, user experience (UX), and a marketing strategy? /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/12/basics-scrum-ii/ Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/12/basics-scrum-ii/ Scrum is the most widely used Agile software development methodology. This second session will go into more detail about what is happening during each of the Scrum ceremonies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/12/national-language-service-corps-can-fulfill-your-translation-needs/ Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/12/national-language-service-corps-can-fulfill-your-translation-needs/ An increase in demand for multilingual digital content, shrinking budgets, and rising translation costs have impacted federal agencies trying to offer information and services in languages other than English. Learn how the National Service Language Corps (NLSC) can help. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/08/basic-scrum-i/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 13:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/08/basic-scrum-i/ Scrum is the most widely used Agile software development methodology. This session will cover the basics of Scrum at a very high level. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/07/happy-3rd-birthday-codegov-what-weve-learned-three-years-in/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/07/happy-3rd-birthday-codegov-what-weve-learned-three-years-in/ As Code.gov begins our third trip around the sun, we want to take a look at where we’ve been, where we’re going in the world of open source, and the implementation of the federal source code. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/05/foundations-agile-ii/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/05/foundations-agile-ii/ Part two of exploring the fundamentals of the Agile methodology will look at the external view of producing customer value and the difficulty of adopting Agile methods. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/04/foundations-agile-i/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 13:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/04/foundations-agile-i/ This is the first of two sessions that will explore the fundamentals of the Agile methodology. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/01/political-savvy-why-its-important-how-master-it/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/11/01/political-savvy-why-its-important-how-master-it/ Robert J. Huttenlocker, who currently serves as the Assistant Inspector General for Management at the Office of Inspector General of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, will be discussing the importance of being politically savvy and how to master it. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/30/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-6-fedramp-ideation/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/30/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-6-fedramp-ideation/ Betsy Steele, of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) team, shares how a crowdsourcing initiative invited the larger cybersecurity community to help inform the next iteration of government’s cloud security authorization program. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/23/dap-learning-series-a-deep-dive-into-behavior-reports/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/23/dap-learning-series-a-deep-dive-into-behavior-reports/ A deep dive into behavior reporting to help DAP users understand how to use it and what are the pitfalls. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/22/october-devops-cop-meeting/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/22/october-devops-cop-meeting/ An overview of multiple Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools followed by a deep-dive on how to setup a Gitlab Runner to perform GitOps functions including IaC deployments against multiple AWS environments. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/17/us-web-design-system-october-monthly-call/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/17/us-web-design-system-october-monthly-call/ Join Dan Williams, U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) product lead, in our monthly call as he walks through the design system and answers your questions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/17/socialgov-fall-meeting-podcasting/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/17/socialgov-fall-meeting-podcasting/ Join the minds behind four top federal podcasts to learn how to create, produce, and promote professional podcasts that engage with audiences. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/16/study-design-developing-a-citizen-science-project-that-delivers-results/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/16/study-design-developing-a-citizen-science-project-that-delivers-results/ Prior to developing a community-based data collection program, it is essential to think through the scientific process and the steps necessary to create a program where the data collected match your monitoring objectives and data use goals. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/15/using-neural-machine-translation-for-multilingual-communication/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/10/15/using-neural-machine-translation-for-multilingual-communication/ With the sharp improvement in machine translation quality, the variety of government use cases for this technology has evolved. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/26/socialgov-talks-leveraging-pop-culture-with-paul-lester-doe/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/26/socialgov-talks-leveraging-pop-culture-with-paul-lester-doe/ Learn from a social media expert at Department of Energy how to use pop culture references as a jumping off point to talk about your agency’s work. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/25/dap-learning-series-a-deep-dive-into-acquisition-reports/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/25/dap-learning-series-a-deep-dive-into-acquisition-reports/ In this webinar, we’ll review the acquisition reporting section in-depth, and discuss usefulness of reports and where there may be gaps in data. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/24/devops-community-monthly-meeting-decennial-census/ Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/24/devops-community-monthly-meeting-decennial-census/ In this month’s Community meeting, we will hear from a Census team that is brand new to DevOps—failing fast and often, but learning lessons as they undergo a cultural transformation. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/19/us-web-design-system-september-monthly-call/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/19/us-web-design-system-september-monthly-call/ This month, we’ll take a look at the development process for a USWDS component and demonstrate how we start with a problem and work to a solution that could be shared across other websites. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/18/how-navigate-complex-world-federal-digital-policy/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/18/how-navigate-complex-world-federal-digital-policy/ Tori Garten will explore the multi-tiered challenge of understanding and governing federal digital policy in a complex and ever-changing digital world. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/05/plain-language-summit-2019/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/05/plain-language-summit-2019/ A day of talks and conversations on how to advance plain language in government communications, hosted by the federal Plain Language community of practice. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/03/federal-robotic-process-automation-industry-day/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:45:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/03/federal-robotic-process-automation-industry-day/ Designed to build collaborative public-private partnerships and inform federal employees, this day-long event will feature presentations from industry and government leaders, automation platform providers, automation systems integrators and consultancies, emerging technology experts, and more. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/28/a-deep-dive-into-guide-paperwork-reduction-act/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/28/a-deep-dive-into-guide-paperwork-reduction-act/ We will hear from the teams behind the PRA Guide and explore why and how it was built, the methods they used, and what the team is doing to ensure a sustainable path for the future. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/27/devops-community-practice-monthly-meeting/ Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/27/devops-community-practice-monthly-meeting/ In this talk, we will review how Recreation.gov is built and operated to achieve its uptime goal for millions of yearly transactions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/21/socialgov-talks-tips-for-linkedin-content-strategy-with-matt-ross/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/21/socialgov-talks-tips-for-linkedin-content-strategy-with-matt-ross/ Matt Ross, of LinkedIn’s Marketing Solutions Government & Advocacy team, will share tips and best practices on how to improve your agency’s use of content to maximize engagement with your core audience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/21/dap-learning-series-a-deep-dive-into-audience-reports/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/21/dap-learning-series-a-deep-dive-into-audience-reports/ Build upon your audience report knowledge and learn how to leverage these reports to better understand your audience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/15/us-web-design-system-aug-monthly-call/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/15/us-web-design-system-aug-monthly-call/ Join Dan Williams, U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) product lead, as he walks through the design system and answers your questions. This month we’ll take a look at bootstrapping USWDS, including how to add USWDS to a project and start designing in minutes. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/14/plain-language-august-training-class/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/14/plain-language-august-training-class/ This in-person training for an update on plain writing principles and the Plain Writing Act of 2010 took place at GSA. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/13/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-5-by-the-people/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/13/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-5-by-the-people/ The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. While often referred to as the research arm of Congress, it is hardly limited to lawmakers. It is open to the public who, in fact, are also helping to make their digital collections more accessible and available to all. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/25/machine-learning-how-bureau-labor-statistics-did-it/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/25/machine-learning-how-bureau-labor-statistics-did-it/ The Bureau of Labor Statistics has been on a journey to improve their data reporting, using and iterating on machine learning, from algorithms to deep neural networks with lessons for everyone on this path. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/24/dap-learning-series-misunderstood-metrics/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/24/dap-learning-series-misunderstood-metrics/ What are some examples of misunderstood metrics, and how and when should you use them? We’ll talk about these metrics and their potential misinterpretations and pitfalls. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/23/american-tech-series-part-two-advancing-usercentric-design-in-government/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/23/american-tech-series-part-two-advancing-usercentric-design-in-government/ In part two of this multi-part YouTube Live series, learn how User-centered design is a practice honed by the American tech industry /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/23/devops-cop-monthly-meeting/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/23/devops-cop-monthly-meeting/ Overview of the HUD Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) IT team, program, structure, and their shift to DevOps. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/18/us-web-design-system-july-monthly-call/ Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/18/us-web-design-system-july-monthly-call/ In our July meeting, the USWDS team and special guests walk through migrating sites to USWDS 2 and take any questions you might have. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/17/an-introduction-10x-how-get-your-idea-funded/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/17/an-introduction-10x-how-get-your-idea-funded/ Learn how you can work with the new investment fund for technology products in the government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/11/sharpen-your-social-skills-for-summer/ Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/11/sharpen-your-social-skills-for-summer/ Learn how to develop creative content for social media, make your photos stand out, and sharpen your Instagram skills. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/10/federal-plain-language-report-card-planning/ Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/10/federal-plain-language-report-card-planning/ Come and help us plan for this year’s federal report card review. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/09/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-4-open-opportunities/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/09/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-4-open-opportunities/ The Open Opportunities program is a “win-win” for federal employees looking to refresh their skills and U.S. agencies seeking talent, energy, and enthusiasm from across a diverse cross-section of the federal workforce. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/09/data-storytelling-with-presidential-innovation-fellows/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/09/data-storytelling-with-presidential-innovation-fellows/ A two-hour workshop with Presidential Innovation Fellows to learn how to give your data its best story possible. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/26/government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/26/government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ This afternoon event is an opportunity for API practitioners from across federal agencies to come together, share news, and discuss topics of interest. Remote participants will be able to join in via Google Hangout. Anyone with a federal .gov or .mil address is welcome to attend. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/26/dap-learning-series-agency-analytics-governance/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/26/dap-learning-series-agency-analytics-governance/ We’ll talk to members of various agencies to find out how analytics programs and tools are governed at that agency. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/25/american-tech-series-part-one-why-leave-private-sector/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/25/american-tech-series-part-one-why-leave-private-sector/ In part one of this multi-part YouTube Live series, learn how civic technologists work to better our government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/20/us-web-design-system-june-monthly-call/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/20/us-web-design-system-june-monthly-call/ Join the U.S. Web Design System team as we walk through the system’s design tokens and take any questions you might have! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/19/gsa-customer-experience-cx-hackathon/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/19/gsa-customer-experience-cx-hackathon/ A day focused on designing a better customer experience with and within government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/14/us-government-open-innovation-summit-transformation-through-citizen-science-prize-competitions/ Fri, 14 Jun 2019 09:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/14/us-government-open-innovation-summit-transformation-through-citizen-science-prize-competitions/ Presentations that highligh the potential and impact of crowdsourcing through citizen science and prize competitions in the U.S. government /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/12/how-develop-an-agency-brand-voice-that-connects-with-customers-online/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/12/how-develop-an-agency-brand-voice-that-connects-with-customers-online/ Come join the Plain Language community on the 12th of June and learn how to develop an agency brand voice! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/12/introduction-searchgov/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/12/introduction-searchgov/ Come and learn all about Search.gov! The site search for federal government websites /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/11/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-3-opportunity-project/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/11/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-3-opportunity-project/ The Opportunity Project engages government, communities, and the technology industry to create digital tools that address our greatest challenges as a nation. Learn how this initiative is making government data more accessible through cross-sector collaboration. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/10/executive-core-qualifications-ecqs-how-assess-achieve-demonstrate-ecqs/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/06/10/executive-core-qualifications-ecqs-how-assess-achieve-demonstrate-ecqs/ Come learn all about Executive Core Qualifications. Cheryl Abram, Lead Evaluation for OPM’s Federal Executive Institute (FEI), will be discussing how to assess, achieve, and demonstrate ECQs. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/28/mobile-community-practice-spring-meeting/ Tue, 28 May 2019 10:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/28/mobile-community-practice-spring-meeting/ Join us to learn about the latest developments in the mobile citizen experience. and discuss recent developments and highlight opportunities /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/23/dap-learning-series-using-analytics-usa-gov-api/ Thu, 23 May 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/23/dap-learning-series-using-analytics-usa-gov-api/ Learn how Analytics.usa.gov, the public window into how the public interacts with federal government websites, uses an API and allows you to query data in machine-readable formats. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/23/us-web-design-system-may-monthly-call/ Thu, 23 May 2019 14:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/23/us-web-design-system-may-monthly-call/ Join the U.S. Web Design System team as we talk through the recent update to 2.0 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/21/2019-virtual-student-federal-service-vsfs-info-session/ Tue, 21 May 2019 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/21/2019-virtual-student-federal-service-vsfs-info-session/ An overview of how your agency can participate in this year’s VSFS program. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/15/2019-government-ux-summit/ Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/15/2019-government-ux-summit/ Sponsored by the User Experience Community of Practice (UX CoP) and DigitalGov, this event is an opportunity to share experiences and lessons learned in UX and network with other UX practitioners from across the government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/14/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-2-challengegov/ Tue, 14 May 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/05/14/federal-crowdsourcing-webinar-series-episode-2-challengegov/ Need help solving a problem? Join Challenge.gov to learn how federal agencies can use prize competitions to reach innovators in novel ways. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/30/an-innovative-approach-opioid-crisis/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/30/an-innovative-approach-opioid-crisis/ Join federal, state and local governments and the broader community in an exploration of crowdsourcing approaches to address the opioid crisis. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/25/indexing-with-searchgov/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/25/indexing-with-searchgov/ Come take a walk through the Search.gov indexing process from start to finish. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/24/dap-learning-series-using-advanced-analysis-tool/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/24/dap-learning-series-using-advanced-analysis-tool/ We’ll demo the Advanced Analysis tool and show how you can use it to better understand your data and create drag-and-drop reports! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/23/crowdsourcing-for-access-engagement-at-library-congress/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/23/crowdsourcing-for-access-engagement-at-library-congress/ Learn how the Library is utilizing user-centered design to invite the public to explore, transcribe, and tag historical materials through a new open source platform. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/17/an-introduction-us-data-federation/ Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/17/an-introduction-us-data-federation/ Find out how the U.S. Data Federation’s work can help you. The team will give an introduction to the problems the U.S. Data Federation seeks to address, describe its approach, and share its vision for the future of the initiative. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/16/an-introduction-dha-usability-lab-overview-case-studies-whats-next/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/16/an-introduction-dha-usability-lab-overview-case-studies-whats-next/ Join us for an overview of the DHA Usability Lab, and the resources they provide to improve customer experience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/10/principles-speaking-plainly/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/10/principles-speaking-plainly/ This seminar adapts principles of plain language to the context of speaking, covering not only wording but also structure and integration with visual aids. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/09/caroline-jarrett-on-how-design-a-better-form/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/09/caroline-jarrett-on-how-design-a-better-form/ We have a lot of forms in government, and many of them would benefit from better design. In this talk, Caroline Jarrett will explore a curriculum she’s working on about how to design forms. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/09/federal-crowdsourcing-mobilize-citizen-scientists/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/09/federal-crowdsourcing-mobilize-citizen-scientists/ This is the first installment of GSA’s Federal Crowdsourcing Webinar Series, where we look at how to use crowdsourcing to reach beyond your walls and source talent and enthusiasm. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/01/federal-leadership-professional-development-seminar-series-professional-branding/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/04/01/federal-leadership-professional-development-seminar-series-professional-branding/ Reginald Gant, a human resources specialist for the Office of Learning, Strategy, and Workforce Development at the Social Security Administration, will be discussing what branding is, why it is important, and the 6-step branding process. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/03/27/government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/03/27/government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ This afternoon event is an opportunity for API practitioners from across federal agencies to come together, share news, and discuss topics of interest. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/03/20/understanding-sessions-vs-unique-pageviews/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/03/20/understanding-sessions-vs-unique-pageviews/ In this webinar, Freddie Blicher, an analyst for the Digial Analytics Program, will discuss how to think about sessions and unique pageviews in reporting and content analysis. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/03/13/managing-your-plain-language-career/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/03/13/managing-your-plain-language-career/ We’ll discuss how to document and publicize your formal and informal plain language work — teaching, training, reviewing, or copyediting. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/02/27/dalia-elshimy-on-mixed-methods-design-research/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/02/27/dalia-elshimy-on-mixed-methods-design-research/ How should designers collect data and how can they use that data to inform their work? Dalia El-Shimy, UX Research Lead at Shopify’s Montreal Office, will share how her team uses mixed methods research in support of its design decisions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/02/19/analyzing-web-metrics-for-federal-privacy-professionals/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/02/19/analyzing-web-metrics-for-federal-privacy-professionals/ For this event, DAP has partnered with the fine folks who run the Federal Privacy Council’s Tech Tuesday Series to teach us how to measure, analyze, and improve experiences for users visiting privacy pages on your agency websites. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/12/18/emerging-technology-leadership-series-laura-manley-harvard-technology-public-purpose-project/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/12/18/emerging-technology-leadership-series-laura-manley-harvard-technology-public-purpose-project/ In this next installment of the Emerging Technology Leadership Series we will discuss with Laura Manley, director of Harvard TAPP, what agencies should know about better understanding and managing potential risks from promising emerging technologies. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/12/17/emerging-technology-for-government-services-meeting/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:30:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/12/17/emerging-technology-for-government-services-meeting/ This is an opportunity to discuss what agencies need to know about current issues in emerging technologies for IT modernization and form consensus on inter-agency collaboration and resource development, and shape initiatives that empower teams across government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/12/12/december-plain-meeting-holiday-gathering/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/12/12/december-plain-meeting-holiday-gathering/ Join us for our traditional winter finger-food potluck where we’ll discuss the Clarity 2018 conference and plan out our 2019 meetings. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/11/14/responding-federal-plain-language-report-card/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/11/14/responding-federal-plain-language-report-card/ We will discuss the Federal Plain Language Report Card and how to address the issues the report card brings up. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/11/07/dap-learning-series-basics-ab-testing-part-2/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/11/07/dap-learning-series-basics-ab-testing-part-2/ We’ve teamed up with our friends at CFPB to bring you a two-part series on A/B Testing. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/11/01/dap-learning-series-basics-ab-testing-part-1/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/11/01/dap-learning-series-basics-ab-testing-part-1/ We’ve teamed up with our friends at CFPB to bring you a two-part series on A/B Testing. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/10/24/government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/10/24/government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ An opportunity for API practitioners from across federal agencies to come together, share news, and discuss topics of interest. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/10/17/dap-learning-series-creating-goals-conversions/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/10/17/dap-learning-series-creating-goals-conversions/ This online event will cover the Goals feature in Google Analytics. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/10/12/gsa-future-services-now-emerging-tech-for-government-services/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/10/12/gsa-future-services-now-emerging-tech-for-government-services/ A half-day symposium on emerging technologies with leading agencies, industry, and civic collaborators. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/09/27/a-conversation-with-evan-papp/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/09/27/a-conversation-with-evan-papp/ Evan Papp will talk about a video and story he produced while traveling internationally in Africa. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/09/20/dap-learning-series-writing-custom-javascript-for-tag-managers/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/09/20/dap-learning-series-writing-custom-javascript-for-tag-managers/ This online event will focus on how to track specific events and write JavaScript to maximize the tag manager experience /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/08/24/getting-started-with-uswds-20/ Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/08/24/getting-started-with-uswds-20/ The U.S. Web Design System team will show you how to get started with USWDS 2.0: how to set up your project colors, fonts, and more. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/08/15/dap-learning-series-an-introduction-basics/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/08/15/dap-learning-series-an-introduction-basics/ This online class will provide an introductory training on how to use Digital Analytics Program (DAP) google analytics data. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/08/06/performance-goals-for-government-services-interagency-emerging-citizen-technology-meeting-aug-2018/ Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/08/06/performance-goals-for-government-services-interagency-emerging-citizen-technology-meeting-aug-2018/ How agencies can align their emerging technology for government services programs with Cross-Agency Priority Goals (CAP Goals) on Performance.gov and other strategic priorities. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/30/emerging-technology-leadership-series-mina-hanna-ai-for-government-services/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/30/emerging-technology-leadership-series-mina-hanna-ai-for-government-services/ Mina Hanna is the chair of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Policy Committee. He will share what federal managers need to know to understand this increasingly complex and expanding field. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/26/civic-service-design-tools-tactics/ Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/26/civic-service-design-tools-tactics/ Join us for this hour long webinar to receive an introduction on the Civic Service Design Tools + Tactics, a set of practical ways to gather insights from the people who depend on your services in their own environments. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/20/plain-language-summit-2018/ Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/20/plain-language-summit-2018/ The federal Plain Language community is holding their first all-day summit in Washington D.C., and you’re invited! /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/18/dap-learning-series-analytics-accessibility/ Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/18/dap-learning-series-analytics-accessibility/ This online event will cover how to check if behaviors change when people are using keystrokes to click, which might give insight into how users with disabilities interact with your site /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/16/emerging-technology-leadership-series-brian-behlendorf-blockchain/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/16/emerging-technology-leadership-series-brian-behlendorf-blockchain/ The Emerging Technology Leadership Series, hosted by the U.S. General Services Administration Emerging Citizen Technology Office, is a six-part livestream pilot to enhance the modern federal workforce with training, education and awareness of emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Blockchain, Social Technologies and Virtual/Augmented Reality. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/12/an-inside-look-at-how-fbi-develops-engaging-video/ Thu, 12 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/12/an-inside-look-at-how-fbi-develops-engaging-video/ Do you want to learn how to create a successful video strategy from beginning to end? /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/11/us-government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/11/us-government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ This afternoon event is an opportunity for API practitioners from across federal agencies to come together, share news, and discuss topics of interest. Remote participants will be able to join in via Google Hangout. Anyone with a federal .gov or .mil address is welcome to attend. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/11/plain-language-formsapalooza/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/11/plain-language-formsapalooza/ Join the the Plain Language Community of Practice for an hour-long conversation about how best to revise forms and convince your agency that the long-term benefits outweigh the cost. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/10/what-you-need-know-required-prize-reporting-congress/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/10/what-you-need-know-required-prize-reporting-congress/ Federal employees who have been involved in running a prize competition for their agencies at any point during fiscal years 2017 and 2018 should attend this information session on prize reporting. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/06/a-first-look-at-uswds-20/ Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/07/06/a-first-look-at-uswds-20/ This month, the USWDS team will share what’s coming up in version 2.0 which is set to launch later this summer. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/14/usability-testing-with-steve-krug/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/14/usability-testing-with-steve-krug/ Join us for a 90-minute demonstration and talk with Steve Krug, where he will share how you can get started making usability fixes, no matter what your full-time job is. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/08/funding-future-technology-modernization-fund-proposal-workshop/ Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/08/funding-future-technology-modernization-fund-proposal-workshop/ GSA’s Emerging Citizen Technology Office (ECTO) and the Technology Modernization Fund Program Management Office (TMF PMO) are hosting an online workshop at GSA on June 8, 2018 to hands-on assist agencies with developing proposals for TMF that advance emerging technologies and programs that can improve our services and reduce costs for the American people today and in the coming years. Emerging technology solutions employed by agencies across government, combined with the operational rigor and funding of the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), hold the potential to drive to incredible performance enhancements in public services. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/07/dap-learning-series-using-search-console/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/07/dap-learning-series-using-search-console/ This online class will dive deeper into the benefits of integrating Google Search Console with your independently managed Google Analytics account /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/05/free-open-source-software-in-government-with-codemil/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/05/free-open-source-software-in-government-with-codemil/ Join the Code.mil team for a discussion on open source in government and a look at the important work they have been doing on Code.mil to enable greater adoption of open source at the DoD. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/01/us-web-design-system-monthly-call/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/06/01/us-web-design-system-monthly-call/ Join us for our monthly conversation with designers and developers across the government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/31/this-how-we-work-together-with-brad-frost/ Thu, 31 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/31/this-how-we-work-together-with-brad-frost/ Join Brad Frost as he talks about design systems and the role they play in creating a successful, collaborative structure for modern organizations. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/29/how-search-engines-index-your-websites/ Tue, 29 May 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/29/how-search-engines-index-your-websites/ Join Search.gov as they walk you through the fundamentals of how search engines monitor your content and pull relevant data from your pages. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/24/get-know-virtual-student-federal-service/ Thu, 24 May 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/24/get-know-virtual-student-federal-service/ Learn how U.S. college students working remotely can be virtual interns for you and your federal government teams through the Virtual Student Federal Service. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/23/dap-learning-series-advanced-concepts/ Wed, 23 May 2018 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/23/dap-learning-series-advanced-concepts/ This half-day online class will expand upon the basics of Google Analytics. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/22/an-overview-technology-modernization-fund-tmf/ Tue, 22 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/22/an-overview-technology-modernization-fund-tmf/ The Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) Program Management Office and the GSA Emerging Citizen Technology Office (ECTO) are hosting a conversation to help agencies develop proposals for technology modernization projects. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/15/federal-challenge-prize-community-practice-quarterly-meeting/ Tue, 15 May 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/15/federal-challenge-prize-community-practice-quarterly-meeting/ Crowdsourcing experts from around the federal government come together to discuss trends, success stories and lessons learned in the use of competitions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/03/an-introduction-searchgov/ Thu, 03 May 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/05/03/an-introduction-searchgov/ Learn about the essential features of Search.gov and tour its Admin Center. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/27/us-web-design-system-monthly-call/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/27/us-web-design-system-monthly-call/ Join us for our monthly conversation with designers and developers across the government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/25/us-government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/25/us-government-api-community-practice-quarterly-checkin/ This afternoon event is an opportunity for API practitioners from across federal agencies to come together, share news, and discuss topics of interest. Anyone with a federal .gov or .mil address is welcome to attend. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/18/dap-learning-series-creating-your-own-campaign-url-builder/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/18/dap-learning-series-creating-your-own-campaign-url-builder/ This online event will cover how to create a campaign URL in Google Analtyics and how to effectively implement it. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/11/a-deep-dive-into-top-tasks-with-gerry-mcgovern/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/11/a-deep-dive-into-top-tasks-with-gerry-mcgovern/ This talk will focus on how using the top tasks approach will help you deliver what your customers want to make it easier and faster for people to do things they need to do with government. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/05/creating-videos-in-languages-other-than-english/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/05/creating-videos-in-languages-other-than-english/ Join the Multilingual and Video Production Pros Communities of Practice for a talk about a video the CFPB created, for a Spanish speaking audience. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/03/marketingasaservice-an-introduction-usagovs-partnership-toolkit/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/04/03/marketingasaservice-an-introduction-usagovs-partnership-toolkit/ The USAGov team will talk about their new Partnership Toolkit and focus on how government agencies can partner with USAGov to market various programs and services. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/03/22/dap-learning-series-a-deep-dive-into-analytics-events/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/03/22/dap-learning-series-a-deep-dive-into-analytics-events/ This online event will focus on events in Google Analytics /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/03/21/conversations-on-public-impact-how-data-trusts-can-preserve-protect-your-digital-initiatives/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/03/21/conversations-on-public-impact-how-data-trusts-can-preserve-protect-your-digital-initiatives/ The Ethics Working Group in GSA’s Technology Transformation Service hosts a presentation about data trusts; a legal structure designed to manage data, code, and other digital assets. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/03/15/video-production-pros-roundtable/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/03/15/video-production-pros-roundtable/ Join the Video Production Pros Community for our first meeting, to share inspiration, to discuss the future of the community and how you can get involved. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/03/14/infographics-plain-language-considerations/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/03/14/infographics-plain-language-considerations/ The March meeting of the Plain Language Community of Practice will focus what makes an infographic easy to understand /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/27/federal-challenge-prize-community-practice-quarterly-meeting-february-2018/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/27/federal-challenge-prize-community-practice-quarterly-meeting-february-2018/ This quarterly meeting brings together federal employees from a range of agencies to discuss trends, success stories and lessons learned in the use of crowdsourcing competitions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/15/dap-learning-series-digital-analytics-program-101/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/15/dap-learning-series-digital-analytics-program-101/ This online class will provide an introductory training on how to use Digital Analytics Program (DAP) google analytics data. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/14/february-plain-meeting/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/14/february-plain-meeting/ This in-person meeting of the Plain Language Community of Practice will focus on volunteers. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/14/us-digital-registry-open-office-hours-feb2018/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/14/us-digital-registry-open-office-hours-feb2018/ Virtual open office hours to answer your questions about the U.S. Digital Registry. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/13/customer-relationship-management-government-sector-best-practices-pitfalls-tips/ Tue, 13 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/02/13/customer-relationship-management-government-sector-best-practices-pitfalls-tips/ Join the CX Community for their first meeting of 2018 where CRM in government will be discussed. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/26/us-web-design-standards-monthly-users-call/ Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/26/us-web-design-standards-monthly-users-call/ In our next monthly users call, the U.S. Web Design Standards core team will share what they’re working on in 2018. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/18/legal-obligations-practical-solutions-for-government-agencies-with-a-lep-audience/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/18/legal-obligations-practical-solutions-for-government-agencies-with-a-lep-audience/ Learn about your legal obligations to limited English proficient individuals (LEP) as a federal, state, or local government agency. We’ll provide an overview of national origin discrimination and offer practical tips for overcoming language barriers and language access program planning. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/10/january-plain-monthly-meeting/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 13:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/10/january-plain-monthly-meeting/ Monthly meeting of the Plain Language Community of Practice. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/10/us-digital-registry-open-office-hours/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:00:00 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/10/us-digital-registry-open-office-hours/ Virtual open office hours to answer your questions about the U.S. Digital Registry /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/09/responding-to-a-disaster-how-usagov-helped-shape-the-digital-response-in-puerto-rico/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2018/01/09/responding-to-a-disaster-how-usagov-helped-shape-the-digital-response-in-puerto-rico/ This interactive talk with a USAGov team member will highlight the digital response in Puerto Rico during and after Hurricane Maria. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/12/13/interagency-federal-emerging-citizen-technologies-forum/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:30:00 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/12/13/interagency-federal-emerging-citizen-technologies-forum/ First monthly inter-agency form for the Emerging Citizen Technology program. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/12/12/workshop-making-government-websites-with-github-federalist-us-web-design-standards/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/12/12/workshop-making-government-websites-with-github-federalist-us-web-design-standards/ Come learn how to create a simple, compliant government website, using Federalist, GitHub and the U.S. Web Design Standards. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/10/24/connect-with-your-spanishlanguage-audience-on-social-media/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/10/24/connect-with-your-spanishlanguage-audience-on-social-media/ This event will provide concrete tips and examples of how to reach more Spanish speakers needing and looking for government information through social media /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/10/12/online-dap-learning-series-visualizing-analytics-data-part-2/ Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/10/12/online-dap-learning-series-visualizing-analytics-data-part-2/ In this online event, we’ll discuss how to use tools that are designed to import data and visualize it without report exports. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/10/11/online-an-around-the-world-recap-plain-monthly-meeting/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2017/10/11/online-an-around-the-world-recap-plain-monthly-meeting/ In this online event, PLAIN co-chairs will provide a recap of international plain language initiatives discussed at the 2017 Plain Language Association International conference in Graz, Austria.