Computer terms 101

Alice Ashcroft

Ever felt bamboozled my a tech acronym or feel too scared to ask? Come to this WILD event! No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity!

Fraser House Hub

<h3>Computer terms 101</h3> 📅 Monday 21st April 6.00pm - 7.30pm 📍 Fraser House Hub 🎙 Hosted by Dr. Alice Ashcroft The Women in Lancaster Digital Network (WILD) invites its members, women and non-binary people working in digital and tech, to join us for this exciting event. Why This Topic Matters: Tech jargon can feel like a secret language that keeps people on the outside looking in. Demystifying these terms builds confidence and helps everyone engage more meaningfully with the digital world around them. About the Speaker: Alice is a researcher specialising in Human-Computer Interaction and digital equity. With a background spanning software development, educational technology, and a PhD in Gender Diversity in Digital Innovation, she brings a knack for making complex technical concepts accessible and engaging. What the Session Covers: A jargon-busting journey through computer science terminology, from everyday acronyms like API and LLM to more specialist terms. No prior knowledge required. Just curiosity. Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Confidence to decode tech speak in news articles, job descriptions, and everyday conversations</li><li>A clearer understanding of how different technologies connect and why they matter</li><li>Permission to ask "what does that actually mean?" without feeling like an outsider</li></ul> Delivered by: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-ashcroft/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3Bw%2BXoYc3CQ1qw%2BMnCutSdAw%3D%3D" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-ashcroft/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3Bw%2BXoYc3CQ1qw%2BMnCutSdAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr alice Ashcroft</a>

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