Working Connections offers cutting-edge, cost-effective professional development opportunities to current high school and community college faculty.
The conference registration fee will again be covered by Convergence Technology Center grant funds. There will also be a travel reimbursement opportunity for selected tracks. Travel reimbursement requires a separate application which will be provided to qualified individuals after registering for the Working Connections Institute.
IMPORTANT: Each track lasts for the entire duration of Working Connections. SELECT ONE TRACK ONLY. You will be removed from any additional courses selected.
2012 Working Connections Tracks
*Citrix
*EMC Cloud Infrastructure and Services
*Intro to Wireless (CWNA) with Updated Curriculum
*Mobile App Development
*Security + with Virtual Labs
*vSphere 5
The Summer Sustainability Institute (SSI) is part of Portland Community College’s Technical Education program in Landscaping, Operations, Construction and Architectural Design/ Drafting/Interior Design (LOCATE). LOCATE offers high-quality training to help instructors integrate current sustainability concepts, theories, practices, and policies into their curriculum and prepare students for careers in green building design, construction and maintenance.
High school, community college and university instructors from Oregon, Idaho and Washington teaching in fields related to green building are invited to apply for this professional development opportunity. Those accepted attend the SSI at no cost. (Out-of-region applicants will be considered based on availability.)
Accepting applications until full. For best consideration, apply by June 8.
This meeting will provide attendees from both the high school and college level with all levels of POGIL experience various opportunities to gain new insights and to grow professionally. There will be a sequence of workshop sessions specifically designed for those who are new to POGIL, and also sessions for those with previous POGIL experience, including several components that are new for 2012.
This meeting will provide attendees from both the high school and college level with all levels of POGIL experience various opportunities to gain new insights and to grow professionally. There will be a sequence of workshop sessions specifically designed for those who are new to POGIL, and also sessions for those with previous POGIL experience, including several components that are new for 2012.
Attendees are encouraged from all disciplines.
Workshop fee is $195 (registration, materials, lunches/dinners). On-campus housing for two nights is provided for an additional $75 and includes two accompanying breakfasts. Space is limited, and early applications are encouraged.
This meeting will provide attendees from both the high school and college level with all levels of POGIL experience various opportunities to gain new insights and to grow professionally. There will be a sequence of workshop sessions specifically designed for those who are new to POGIL, and also sessions for those with previous POGIL experience, including several components that are new for 2012.
Attendees are encouraged from all disciplines.
Workshop fee is $195 (registration, materials, lunches/dinners). On-campus housing for two nights is provided for an additional $75 and includes two accompanying breakfasts. Space is limited, and early applications are encouraged.
This meeting will provide attendees from both the high school and college level with all levels of POGIL experience various opportunities to gain new insights and to grow professionally. There will be a sequence of workshop sessions specifically designed for those who are new to POGIL, and also sessions for those with previous POGIL experience, including several components that are new for 2012.
Attendees are encouraged from all disciplines.
Workshop fee is $195 (registration, materials, lunches/dinners). On-campus housing for two nights is provided for an additional $75 and includes two accompanying breakfasts. Space is limited, and early applications are encouraged.
This workshop will instruct academic institutions/faculty on the procedures and processes for implementing a virtualized lab solution. Virtualized labs enable organizations to host real IT equipment, virtual machines, and lab content on the Internet to support IT training. Generally, these labs include all the software needed to provide an environment through which students may schedule and complete lab exercises for Information Technology courses.
Participants of this workshop will be performing a "from the ground up" build of the learning environment, to include both physical and software installations. Participants should be familiar with Cisco, VMware, and Microsoft Technologies before attending the workshop.
This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphereTM, which consists of ESXi and vCenter Server. The course is based on ESXi 5 and vCenter Server 5. Completion of this course satisfies as a prerequisite to take the VMware Certified Professional 5 exam. Faculty participants who complete this course may enroll in any of several more-advanced vSphere courses. See www.vmware.com/education for advanced course options.
Food and refreshments will be provided.
This training is a blended course. There is a mandatory orientation and capstone session. Each session will be delivered virtually via webex. You will receive a confirmation email one week prior to the orientation session. You will also receive a webex invitation one day prior to the orientation and capstone sessions.
The ICPA conference will highlight significant research and applications in precision agriculture, and will showcase emerging technologies and information management. The ICPA conference will offer oral and poster presentations, exhibits, and opportunities for discussion and exchange of information in various aspects of precision agriculture. The dedicated session for practitioners entitled “Precision A to Z Track” will offers practical advice and training from international authorities on key topics of precision agriculture for producers and professionals.
In this webinar, we’ll share two tools specifically developed for ATE proposers: a detailed checklist for developing evaluation plans for ATE proposals and a template for creating simple, yet powerful project logic models.
Attend the five-day Microsoft Office 2010: Create a Dynamic Presentation workshop July 16-20, 2012 at a cost of $500 at RIT/NTID in Rochester, NY. The workshop will be held daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
You may use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint on a daily basis, but do you use it enough to make a dramatic impact in your workplace? Then this instructional “hands-on “workshop is designed for you. This class goes beyond the basics of Microsoft Office.
Each participant will have a solid understanding of how to apply Microsoft Word and PowerPoint so they will be able to enhance their level of productivity in the work place. The instructor will guide you through a step-by-step “how-to” approach that will help you master the features only Microsoft Office has to offer. Upon completion of this workshop, you will have sufficient knowledge to take the MCAS (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist) certification test. So what are you waiting for? Enroll today!
Attend the five-day Microsoft Office 2010: Create a Dynamic Presentation workshop July 16-20, 2012 at a cost of $500 at RIT/NTID in Rochester, NY. The workshop will be held daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
You may use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint on a daily basis, but do you use it enough to make a dramatic impact in your workplace? Then this instructional “hands-on “workshop is designed for you. This class goes beyond the basics of Microsoft Office.
Each participant will have a solid understanding of how to apply Microsoft Word and PowerPoint so they will be able to enhance their level of productivity in the work place. The instructor will guide you through a step-by-step “how-to” approach that will help you master the features only Microsoft Office has to offer. Upon completion of this workshop, you will have sufficient knowledge to take the MCAS (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist) certification test. So what are you waiting for? Enroll today!
This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphereTM, which consists of ESXi and vCenter Server. The course is based on ESXi 5 and vCenter Server 5. Completion of this course satisfies as a prerequisite to take the VMware Certified Professional 5 exam. Faculty participants who complete this course may enroll in any of several more-advanced vSphere courses.
GIS education prepares students for valued careers, enhances learning across a variety of disciplines, and enables administrators to realize efficiencies in campus operations. Through technical sessions, hands-on workshops, and user presentations, the Esri Education GIS Conference provides unique learning opportunities to help you and your educational institution maximize its investment in GIS.
Join us as we envision the future of GIS technology and pedagogy in a uniquely participatory plenary discussion and be a founding member of the next generation Esri Education Community.
Attend the five-day Microsoft Excel 2010: Create an Electronic Worksheet workshop July 23-27, 2012 at a cost of $500 at RIT/NTID in Rochester, NY. The workshop will be held daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Upon completion of this workshop, you will have sufficient knowledge to take the MCAS (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist) certification test.
HI-TEC is a national conference on advanced technological education where secondary and postsecondary educators, counselors, industry professionals, trade organizations, and technicians can update their knowledge and skills. Charged with Educating America’s Technical Workforce, the event focuses on the preparation needed by the existing and future workforce for companies in the high-tech sectors that drive our nation’s economy.
HI-TEC will uniquely explore the convergence of scientific disciplines and technologies including:
*Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
*Agricultural, Energy, and Environmental Technologies
*Biotechnology and Chemical Processes
*Electronics
*Engineering Technologies
*Information Communications, Geospatial, and Security Technologies
*Learning, Evaluation, and Research
*Micro- and Nanotechnologies
Attendees have the option to choose from 15+ preconference workshops and 3 industry site tours during the first 2 days, followed by the 2-day main conference featuring keynote speakers and 60+ breakout sessions. There will also be an awards luncheon and Technology Showcase with an exhibitor reception, door prizes, and more!
This meeting will provide attendees from both the high school and college level with all levels of POGIL experience various opportunities to gain new insights and to grow professionally. There will be a sequence of workshop sessions specifically designed for those who are new to POGIL, and also sessions for those with previous POGIL experience, including several components that are new for 2012.
Attendees are encouraged from all disciplines.
Workshop fee is $195 (registration, materials, lunches/dinners). On-campus housing for two nights is provided for an additional $75 and includes two accompanying breakfasts. Space is limited, and early applications are encouraged.
This meeting will provide attendees from both the high school and college level with all levels of POGIL experience various opportunities to gain new insights and to grow professionally. There will be a sequence of workshop sessions specifically designed for those who are new to POGIL, and also sessions for those with previous POGIL experience, including several components that are new for 2012.
Attendees are encouraged from all disciplines.
Workshop fee is $195 (registration, materials, lunches/dinners). On-campus housing for two nights is provided for an additional $75 and includes two accompanying breakfasts. Space is limited, and early applications are encouraged.
These are the POGIL Project workshops at BCCE (with associated workshop number). Each one has a $25 fee associated with it:
Sunday July 29 2 - 5 PM
#17. POGIL Project Workshop: Introduction to POGIL
Monday July 30 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
#21. POGIL Project Workshop: POGIL in High School Chemistry Courses
Monday July 30 2 - 5 PM
#17. POGIL Project Workshop: Introduction to POGIL (repeat of Sunday afternoon session)
Tuesday July 31 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
#13. POGIL Project Workshop: Student-Centered Learning in the Chemistry Laboratory - The POGIL and SWH Approaches
#14. POGIL Project Workshop: Development and Implementation of Guided Inquiry Experiments for Physical Chemistry
#21. POGIL Project Workshop: POGIL in High School Chemistry Courses (repeat of Monday morning session)
There is also going to be a symposium on student-centered learning that is being organized by Frank Creegan and Tom Greenbowe which will have several POGIL presentations in it. Information will be posted as it becomes available.
The Roundtable is an annual conference that brings together human resource professionals, managers, university/college career services staff, and association representatives within the agribusiness industry to discuss high interest issues in recruitment and retention. Last year we reached a record high attendance of more than 190 participants from across North America. This conference is specific to agriculture and food and provides educational and networking opportunities that can be found nowhere else.
This program will be submitted for recertification credit hours through the HR Certification Institute and listed upon approval. Last year’s program was awarded 8.75 (General) recertification credit hours.
We hope that you will plan to join us for this year’s celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the AgCareers.com Ag HR Roundtable. We look forward to the opportunity to learn, work to resolve recruiting and retention challenges, and network together.
SPIE Optics + Photonics is the largest international, multidisciplinary optical sciences and technology meeting in North America. The five-day conference features plenary sessions, networking and technical events, and events for students or early-career professionals. There are also a number of technical conferences that focus on nanoscience and engineering, solar energy and technology, organic photonics and electronics, and optical engineering and applications.
A series of two workshops, the Nanotechnology Course Resource Workshops have been designed to provide post-secondary faculty and administrators with the resources needed to effectively teach undergraduate nanotechnology courses. This workshop focuses on: Patterning for Nanotechnology, Materials Modification for Nanotechnology Applications, and Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials.
SOLE - The International Society of Logistics (SOLE) presents its 46th Annual International Logistics Conference and Exhibition at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel, Jacksonville, Florida from 13-15 August 2012. With a conference theme of “Logistics Survivability: 2012 and Beyond,” keynoters and plenary/panel/paper presenters from government, industry and academia will address a broad spectrum of issues critical to understanding the significance of planning for, achieving and sustaining logistics survivability.
Five day faculty development guitar design/build workshop. Build a custom electric guitar and engage in student centered learning activities that relate to STEM education through the design and construction of the electric guitars. www.guitarbuilding.org
*Transforming Cells with Foreign Genes – DNA makes RNA makes Protein
* Maximizing Protein Production and Purification (the cash)
* Quality Control
* Clinical Trials Board Game
* Biomanufacturing Career Pathways
* Tour of a Local Biomanufacturing Facility
* Continental Breakfast & Lunch each day
A grant proposal that includes a strong evaluation plan linked to a sound project logic model will be reviewed more favorably than one that does not. Will it make or break your chances for funding? No, but attending to evaluation matters as your develop your proposal, especially in terms of how you will assess your project’s intellectual merit and broader impacts, is likely to strengthen your overall proposal and give you a competitive edge. Considering your proposal through an evaluative lens as you are crafting it can help you avoid common proposal pitfalls, such as writing goals that are either too lofty or too simplistic or failing to demonstrate a logical relationship between your activities and your intended outcomes. In this webinar, we’ll share two tools specifically developed for ATE proposers: a detailed checklist for developing evaluation plans for ATE proposals and a template for creating simple, yet powerful project logic models.
The National Center for Optics and Photonic Education (OP-TEC), is a National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center of Excellence with the mission of promoting photonics education and assisting colleges around the United States in developing and implementing educational programs that support expansion of this critical technology.
As part of its efforts to provide faculty development in optics and photonics, OP-TEC offers a hybrid, online faculty development course in optics and photonics. This Open Entry/Open Exit course has been developed for faculty whose schedules demand a more flexible course timeline. It is perfect for busy faculty who might have difficulty keeping up with weekly assignments in a "scheduled" course, but who would have a period or periods of time during the semester or school year that would allow them to complete assignments and exams independently and at their own pace. It is also an excellent opportunity for junior faculty, adjunct faculty, and lab technicians who may need to prepare to teach a college level or dual credit introductory photonics course.
This online course is being offered at no charge to U.S. high school, community college and technical college faculty interested in teaching a basic photonics course.
The course will cover OP-TEC's Fundamentals of Light and Lasers. Modules Include: Nature and Properties of Light, Optical Handling and Positioning, Light Sources and Laser Safety, Basic Geometrical Optics, Basic Physical Optics, and Principles of Lasers.
Online: The course is facilitated by an instructor experienced in teaching photonics concepts at the college level and will require a high level of independent self-paced instruction. The six modules will be completed online and through email with the instructor. Though this course is self-paced, participants must pass all six End of Module tests by May 15, 2013 to be eligible to attend the Capstone Laboratory Experience in June 2013.
Hands-on: After successful completion of all six modules by May 15, 2013, participants will spend a 3-day Capstone Laboratory Experience at an OP-TEC partner college where they will have the opportunity to conduct laboratory experiments included in the course and discuss with experienced instructors best practices for teaching the materials.
Participants who successfully complete the online course and the 3-day laboratory session will receive a certificate of completion from OP-TEC. Participants may also apply for 9 CEUs from an OP-TEC partner college.
No tuition or materials fees! Participants will be responsible for travel, lodging, and meals for the 3-day lab session in June 2013.
Applications are accepted online or by email. For more information and registration, please visit http://www.op-tec.org/faculty, call 254-751-9000, or email op-tec@op-tec.org.
Learn about one community college program in which female enrollment has risen from 18% to 33%. Initially, less than 65% of female students completed the computer networking program. Using the IWITTS system, they turned around those results so now more than 85% of female students complete their classes.
Do you want to see more women in your technology classes, but you don't know where to start? Are you short on time, low on budget, but want results next semester? This webinar will get you started with proven, research-based strategies you can implement right away.
AACC, in partnership with the SC ATE Center and MATEC Networks, will host an ATE Conference Orientation Webinar designed for first-time conference attendees. The webinar will take place from 1:00 to 2:00 pm EST on Friday, September 7. Free registration is available here: http://www.matecnetworks.org/webreg/aacc.php.
The webinar will provide an orientation to the conference and highlight why you and your grant team should attend, what you need to do to attend, what you can expect, and how you can maximize your time to get the most out of the conference and its many networking opportunities.
Presenters include Elaine Craft, Executive Director of the South Carolina ATE Center of Excellence; Ellen Hause, Director of Innovative Learning and Student Success at AACC; and Linda Pierre, ATE Project Coordinator at AACC.
