Project name

Configure Thunderbird to offer Outlook features

Project description

The group Collaboration, Devices and Applications (CDA) in CERN IT Department provides a big number of services which are very visible to the end-user, under-going continuous development,while ensuring top quality availability and support.

In the framework of MALT-Mail (Microstoft ALTernatives for Mail) we wish to guide users to configure Thunderbird as a mail reader without losing popular features present in MS Outlook.

The student will:

1. Interview experienced Outlook users to identify the features they need most.
2. When possible, provide a reference Thunderbird configuration. In case of a missing feature, reach out to the Mozilla Foundation and request it.
3. Make very short videos, one per function or group of functions (not exceeding 4' minutes in duration). Method should be 'screen capture with voice over'.
4. Incorporate the designated Intro/Outro files for the CDS e-learning collection.
5. Equip with subtitles, exactly refecting the script.
6. Update the relevant chapter of the documentation.

 

Required skills

Excellent level of english language, both written and spoken.
Good use of Markdown (MkDocs).
Familiarity with gitlab.
Video editing, filming, specifically via screen capture tools.
Good communication skills with users and service managers.

Learning experience

Video editing.
Experience with CERN publishing tools and the Document server.
Technical exchanges with CERN IT experts.
A good entry for the student's CV.
750 CHF (CERN Internship salary for one month at 50%)

Project duration

1 month at 50%

Project area

Learning

Contact for further details

Maria Dimou

References

1. The group IT CDA
2. The MALT project
3. The CERN Document Server (CDS) e-learning collection
4. CERN IT e-learning Userguide
5. Subtitles with amara
6. How to write Markdown documentation

CERN group

IT-CDA

Status

Cancelled Submitted by Maria Dimou on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 14:38.