About

Whether it's a wiki, intranet, or social media channels, digital communications has the potential to enhance your message out to all your applicable users.

The tools are already available to help further enhance your message. Let GCbootstrap assist you in reaching the most people possible!

Note: These templates have been modified to be used for an external site. However, they are easily adaptable and can be posted to GCpedia , if needed.

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Marco Battilana
Technical Advisor
Traditional / Digital Communicator
User Experience Expert
GCtools Ambassador
Creator - GCbootstrap

How it started

As an ambassador of GCtools (including GCpedia), I see the potential in using digital communications. At the same time, we're all busy with our day-to-day responsibilities. By giving you the ability to further enhance your GCpedia with GCbootstrap, you are tapping in to various designs and templates created by other Bootstrap users (back to 2011) and not having to reinvent the wheel!

If you can think of a common digital design, component or layout, it's probably already been created. GCbootstrap gives you quicker access to these existing resources and, hopefully, makes your life a little easier.

GCpedicure

GCbootstrap wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for the efforts of Chris from Global Affairs Canada's InnoLab and GCpedicure. Thank you!

The methodologies of using a GCpedia page with Bootstrap started with GCpedicure and it's what inspired me to extend this functionality. GCbootstrap simply extends GCpedia, GCpedicure by:

  • Utilizing the latest Bootstrap build (currently v4.1.3)
  • Restoring the basic functionality of GCpedia:
    • Content AND User Interface Language Flipper
    • Read, Edit source, View history, Favorites, Unwatch
    • Link to GCpedia profile, Talk, Preferences, My favorites, Watchlist, Contributions, Logging in and out
  • Creating an improved responsive design for various resolutions and devices

Awards

  • Certificate of Recognition from Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Lead role in the creation of the GCdocs Online Help Guide (using GCbootstrap).
    (16 October 2018)

Blueprint 2020

GCbootstrap compliments the vision and principles of Blueprint 2020. Specifically, using GCbootstrap with GCpedia will give you the ability to:

Increase engagement
GCbootstrap makes your content more in focus
Enhance service delivery
GCbootstrap uses shared files and themes for easier launch of content
Better utilize current / potential future technologies
GCbootstrap extends the current GCpedia wiki and is built for interoperability
Embrace new ways of working with others & mobilize talent to serve the needs of others
GCbootstrap can be used by anyone with a GCpedia account

GCTools

GCbootstrap is currently used with GCpedia and compliments the current mandate of GCTools - acting as a central hub for all public servants, hosting online tools and moving towards the digital space.

By using GCbootstrap, you will further enhance your ability reach the most people possible.