Shining a Light on Accessibility - The Importance of Being 'Seen'
"I want to be seen in a positive light, rather than not seen at all. I want to be seen as a contributor and I want to be seen for my potential." It…
Open Source, Open Science, Open Data, and the Future: Part Three of an Interview with Mark Leggott
Digital Echidna will be attending Islandoracon 2017 in Hamilton, ON from May 15-19th. As we prepare, we’re pleased to present part two of a three-part…
Does Your Business Yelp?
I was recently involved in a discussion about Yelp and how to use it to maximize a business's exposure. While I was already aware of the common…
Facebook No Teenland? So? Go Where Your Customers Are
A few days ago, a colleague of mine – our project-manager extraordinaire – Erin Brinen shared a link to an infographic that asked, “ Are Teenagers…
Stumped for Ideas? Go Back to the Future for Inspiration
For some writers, staring at a blank screen can be intimidating. We’re always trying to stay at the vanguard of relevancy, but sometimes new ideas won…
Don't Template the Life Out of Your Content - How Structure and Creativity Intersect
Creativity and structure may appear to be polar opposites. The truth is that structure can help creativity flourish -- but a template is the wrong way…
How Northern Became an Extension of the Team at Tompkins Cortland
Featured Guest: Steve Erwin UX/UI Web Lead, Tompkins Cortland Community College At DrupalCon earlier this year, we had a chance to chat with Steve…
Hacking a Bridge to the Future
Want a sneak peek at the future? Then Western University’s the place to be this weekend -- and Echidna’s proud to be a part of the excitement…
Creating Effective Online Presentations
Today, more and more presentations and training sessions are moving online. Having these materials online cuts down on travel and distribution costs…
Don’t Just Curate, Create
You can't be seen a 'thought leader' if you spend all your time serving as a window to someone else's words. On Monday, I talked about the need for…