Digital Literacy

This webinar will address the basics of how blockchain functions, discussing its decentralized network structure, as well as ways it allows different actors on the same platform to trust one another with their respective transactions. Further, we will discuss current and future uses of this technology in the financial services industry, supply chain logistics, video games, and medical health records, among many other areas. Special thanks to Interac Corp. for sponsoring this webinar.

In this webinar we will review some of the most common identity theft scams and their ever-evolving variants, how to safely manage your online presence, things to consider when setting up new devices on your “smart” home network, as well as reviewing the steps to take once you suspect being a victim of identity theft. We will also go over how to prevent "juice jacking", review common flaws with some "smart" alarm systems, and how to keep your RFID-embedded cards from having their credentials read, among others. Special thanks to Interac Corp. for supporting this webinar.

Learning Outcomes:

• Become familiar with common identity theft scams and their variants.
• Learn how to identity poorly-secured "smart" devices and avoid using them.
• Know the steps to take once you suspect having been a victim of identity theft.

This workshop will introduce participants to the “blogosphere,” how to write for blogs, and how blogging can further their personal and professional interests.

This workshop aims to provide participants who are familiar with Instagram with tips and tools to engage with their audience, including how to take their account to the #NextLevel.

Do you have a business idea but don’t know where to start? What are the key factors that lead to start-up success? This webinar will identify different resources available to start-ups, show you how to create a basic business plan, and highlight key documents that are important when setting up a new business. It will also review the pros and cons of different company sub-types: sole proprietorships, partnerships, incorporated, and non-profits.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify what to take into consideration when starting a company.
• Explore how to create a business plan.
• Highlight the pros and cons of different business types.

Need to publicize an event or information for your student club? Not sure how or where to get started with outreach and community engagement? This workshop will give you knowledge and tools to create engaging and effective communication plans to reach your audience at McGill and beyond. Special thanks to Interac Corp. for sponsoring this workshop.