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AYES – Automotive Youth Education System
Explore this new approach for training automotive technicians.
Presenter: Jonathan Ross

 

Brave New Worlds – How Technology is Changing Education
Modern technology has dramatically changed the way we learn and teach. What are these technologies and how do they work? What benefit and what harm are coming from their extensive use in the classroom? Learn how educators might adopt and adapt these new technologies to improve learning.
Presenter: Marsh Jones

 

Changing Life Scripts
Raising a child with a hearing impairment is challenging for all members of the family. Tom, whose son is dealing with this disability, will share a video and discussion of new technologies helping children like his learn to talk and “speak their dreams.”
Presenter: Tom Caulfield

 

Computer Ethics
Explore some of the ethical issues and problems encountered in the computer field.
Presenter: Don Nolen

 

Hybrid Vehicles
What is a hybrid vehicle? How do they work? Should you own one?
Presenter: Jonathan Ross

 

Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
All the hip scientists and engineers are talking “nano” this and “nano” that, but what does it really mean? Explore nanotubes, microelectronics, and other things a million times smaller than a millimeter.
Presenter: Kris Young

 

Maintenance for Today’s Vehicles
What has changed and what has stayed the same in caring for today’s cars, vans, and trucks.
Presenter: Jonathan Ross

 

Networking Basics: Understanding How It All Fits Together
This speech may be tailored to cover computer and networking concepts of your choice. Question and answer period included.
Presenter: Jeff Cox

 

Photoshop
Just as Microsoft Word has dominated word processing, Adobe Photoshop has become the ultimate image editor. From retouching photographs to creating web animations, this powerful tool can be used as a digital darkroom or a painter’s canvas. This lecture surveys the various ways this industry-standard software application can be used for business or for fun.
Presenter: Paul Young

 

Protecting Your Resources
Explore the concepts surrounding disaster recovery, data backup, and recovery practices, and gain practical tips for
data protection.
Presenter: Jeff Cox

 

Reducing the Costs of Computing in the Business Sector
Learn the concepts that will help businesses control or reduce costs of computer equipment, training, and maintenance.
Presenter: Jeff Cox

 

Teach X/Y-coordinate Systems with GPS
This talk is designed for educators who would like a new way to teach graphing. It can also be available as a classroom visit with some hands-on scavenger hunting.
Presenter: Sharon Kristovich

 

Web Design
The Internet is only a few years old, yet it has gone from a coder’s medium to a rich dynamic visual medium. Learn the role artists play in the world of web design. Can you design a website without writing code? These and other issues will be explored.
Presenter: Paul Young

 

What is Distance Learning and How Do Online Classes Work?
Presenter: Brett Coup

 

Working in a Data Mine
How to find raw data gems and process them into information diamonds.
Presenter: Sharon Kristovich

 

 

 

 

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