Blog

If you're new to Microsoft Teams, or even if you're not, did you know that Microsoft offers many different instructor-led online training. Below is just a sample, but you can check out all of their offerings over at Docs.Microsoft.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AUOnizqALQ&list=PLXPr7gfUMmKzR7_jXN5s886apYoHNC3Xk&index=1 And don't forget, if you're in need of a quiet room with...

More and more meetings are being held online. While most of us have the hand of this by now, there's always room for improvement. Jamie Davidson over at the Vast Conference blog has a great set of tips that I think everyone should read. They are: Stick to a Schedule Minimize Distractions Start the Call Right Keep It Professional Protect Sensitive Information Keep the...

If you're using our Virtual Interview Lab to attend or host a meeting using Microsoft Teams you might want to use their new Breakout Rooms feature. Check out this great video from Mike Tholfsen of the Microsoft Education Team to learn how to take advantage of this feature. While it is mostly geared toward meeting hosts, there's a lot here that an attendee can pick up...

Our NextEngine 3D scanner is admittedly a specialized piece of equipment that not all of our members need. But, if you're looking to take your 3D-design and -printing up a notch or two, this is an amazing tool that allows you to get a digital version of your object for later customization or printing. If you'd like an introduction to this amazing device, check out this 13 minute video from UVIC...

Did you know we have a Carvey desktop CNC in our 3D Lab ready for you to use? Wondering what the Carvey is and what it can do? Check out this wonderful video from the folks over at Adam Savage’s Tested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9LpGpt5a7g Book your session with our Carvey...

If you and your kiddos have attended a Littles Lab program during the last several months, chances are you were able to see me, but I didn't see you. That's because since March, all of the virtual Littles Lab programs have been a Zoom Webinar which only allows for so much engagement with your little ones. However, we have missed your faces so starting in January, we will be doing Littles Lab as a...

Have you always wanted to increase your Microsoft Excel skills? Excel-erate is the perfect program to learn the fundamentals of Excel without having to go at it alone. Excel-erate is a BRAND NEW program to Do Space and was created to develop Microsoft Excel talent among those changing careers and re-entering the workforce. One study by Capital One and Burning Glass Technologies revealed that not...

If you're interested in booking time on our Taz Pro, or if you're hoping that you'll get a 3D printer for your very own this holiday, here's a great video from one of our long-time volunteers answering that question "You Own a 3D Printer, Now...

Because of social distancing we aren't able to have our normal classes on the use of the laser cutter, but we can give you the basics of prepping your files to use on our laser cutter. Join instructor Reagan Pufall for an hour long free online webinar for the Illustrator skills you need to prep a design for cutting and engraving on the laser cutter here at Do...

Back in 1993 while finishing grad school I was asked to do a "video interview" for a position in another state.  In this case I had to go to a recording studio and sit in front of a video camera and be recorded answering questions by an "interviewer" who'd been hired to ask me the questions. The tape was then sent to my potential employer for their review. (I didn't get the job, but I like...