http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/ The Official Teaching Technicians RSS feed for Upcoming Events http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=471 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 2012 Symposium will be held at the Westin Crown Center April 22 - 26, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. GIS covers such a broad range of subjects, applications and types of people that use it, that developing a conference program that meets everyone's needs is a challenging task. Even more challenging is an attendee trying to figure out exactly which sessions or topics will be most interesting and helpful. MAGIC 2012 is intended to focus the content of the presentation options into a program specifically geared to each attendee's needs. Your 2012 Program Committee is working very hard to bring you the best Symposium yet. If you have ideas or comments, please send them to the Symposium Chair. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=487 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Madison Area Technical College is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for faculty at community and technical colleges to receive funding and training to develop new short-term, faculty-led study abroad programs in the target areas of engineering, renewable energy, sustainable development, technical education, and related fields. Funded partciapants will be engaged in a study abroad immersion experience in rural Costa Rica January 3-13, 2012, followed by a program of mentoring and workshop training spring and summer 2012. Interested instructors should submit their application package to the Madison Area Technical College Center for International Education by August 1, 2011. Additional information and application forms can be downloaded from the Madison Area Technical College Center for International Education at: http://matcmadison.edu/study-abroad-capacity-building-costa-rica http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=542 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT To exchange best practices and ideas to support and enhance biomanufacturing education and training and the workforce for the 21st century. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=551 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Join us and explore the world of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the growing applications of nanotechnology in many industries including the biotechnology, MEMS, optoelectronics, chemical, and nanoelectronics industries. The basics of nanofabrication processes and tools will be covered and emphasized through processing labs held in the class 10 cleanrooms of the Penn State Nanofabrication Facility and the CNEU Teaching Cleanroom. This workshop is designed for: Post-Secondary, Secondary Science, Technology, and Vocational-Technical Educators; Guidance Counselors; School Administrators, and others. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=552 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The workshop is the first of a 2 part series. The 2 workshops have been designed to provide post-secondary faculty and administrators with the resources needed to effectively teach undergraduate nanotechnology courses. It does not matter which workshop is attended first. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=553 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=554 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Join us and explore the world of nanotechnology. Participants will learn about the growing applications of nanotechnology in many industries including the biotechnology, MEMS, optoelectronics, chemical, and nanoelectronics industries. The basics of nanofabrication processes and tools will be covered and emphasized through processing labs held in the class 10 cleanrooms of the Penn State Nanofabrication Facility and the CNEU Teaching Cleanroom. This workshop is designed for: Post-Secondary, Secondary Science, Technology, and Vocational-Technical Educators; Guidance Counselors; School Administrators, and others. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=555 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. These workshops were formerly known as our "Train the Trainer" Workshops. Please note that it does not matter which workshop is attended first. This workshop focuses on: Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview, Basic Nanotechnology Processes, and Materials in Nanotechnology. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=556 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=567 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) provide an alternative solution for technicians and engineers looking to implement digital logic. This workshop provides instructors with an introduction to designing with Xilinx FPGAs using ISE development software tools and will allow all attendees to work towards successful implementation of teaching digital logic with FPGAs. Sponsored by the ATE project: Developing the Digital Technologist for the New Millennium based at the University of New Mexico. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=570 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT If you're a woman considering a career in the exciting technology field, Moraine Valley's mentoring program is just for you. The Women in Technology program, supported by the National Resource Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA) helps women feel more comfortable entering technology careers. The mentoring groups allow students entering programs in technology to connect with experienced female students who can provide guidance, answer questions, and learn more about career opportunities for females. The unique relationship between students and professionals makes the transition from college into the work world smoother and less intimidating. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=571 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Would you like to launch a mentoring program for girls and/or women in technology or improve the one that you have implemented already? Research has shown that quality mentoring programs can have a significant positive impact on the lives of women. This workshop will provide a step-by-step guidance for program coordinators on developing and sustaining successful mentoring programs. Learn what's involved and how to host one. Participants will also get a chance to shadow the coordinator in order to gain a full understanding of the event. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=572 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT This is the DIY for Girl Tech! Day one: We'll be walking you through the entire process of putting together a Girl Tech workshop of your own. We'll also discuss you how to tailor your workshop to your own location and share ideas on possible course topics. Included will be some hard-earned wisdom on what ideas don't work with middle-school girls. Day two : We invite you to watch Girl Tech 2012 at UIS in action; you can observe (or participate) in our actual first day of the 2012 workshop. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=573 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Funded by CSSIA, this two-day camp will feature sessions taught by women from the UIS Computer Science department and Information Technology staff who will provide a hands-on introduction to drop-and-drag programming with Story Telling Alice, fundamentals of robotics using Lego robots, and a round of battle-bots. A scavenger hunt for access points will teach the girls about computer networking and steganography as the young ladies will access the server holding the treasure file. Using digital flip cameras and iMovie, the girls will film their own movies, edit them, add sound track and premier them at the closing session. The campers will also create magazine covers that star themselves using Photoshop and Web-cams, and will get acquainted with the hardware in the "What's in the Box?" session. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=574 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=592 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT We encourage you and your colleagues to attend the 23rd ANNUAL NATIONAL YOUTH-AT-RISK CONFERENCE, March 4 to March 7, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Savannah, Georgia. The College of Education of Georgia Southern University hosts the conference in cooperation with other universities, school districts, and social agencies. The following credits will be awarded: PLU, CEU, POST, LPCA, GAMFT, and NASW. COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Join 1200 attendees and select from 120 sessions for school and community educators. Nationally recognized presenters share research-based practical strategies on how to identify and eliminate at-risk conditions that may threaten young peoples’ safety, health, emotional needs, or academic achievement. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=596 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT This course focuses on human-centered strategies for leading effective teams in technical academic environments. Through a series of interactive role-playing activities, self-assessment instruments, and group discussions, you will develop a repertoire of techniques for addressing issues that commonly arise within engineering research groups and teaching staff. The workshop promotes awareness of the participants’ own styles of leadership and offers them new approaches to explore. Since leadership styles are highly individual and situational, the instructors do not judge styles as “good” or “bad,” but provide a nonjudgmental yet structured environment in which you can discover what works for you. Faculty must have at least one year teaching experience at the college level.Course requires laptop. Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.4 http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=597 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. 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. 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, 2012 to be eligible to attend the Capstone Laboratory Experience. After successful completion of all six modules by May 15, 2012, 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 must choose one of the following hands-on laboratory sessions: June 11-13, 2012 OR June 18-20, 2012. 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 2012. 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. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=598 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT In an effort to support and promote the inclusion of optics and photonics applications in secondary and postsecondary programs, OP-TEC, the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, offers a free two-day Workshop on Optics and Photonics Education. Background: Optics and photonics applications are rapidly transforming the way we work and live. Photonics, and its applications, involve the cutting-edge use of lasers, optics, fiber-optics and electro-optical devices. Photonics has many applications in manufacturing, medicine, aerospace, communications, security, solid-state lighting, and other high-tech fields. Thus, it represents a broad, commercially viable area in which American employers require a steady supply of well-qualified technicians. The demand for photonics technicians in the United States is great and that demand is growing faster than the pool of qualified candidates. Since most of the skills needed for photonics workers at the technician level are obtainable through AAS degree programs, community and technical colleges provide the optimum environment for significantly increasing the number of qualified personnel available to U.S. employers in technical fields. Two-year colleges must also partner with high schools to design photonics career pathways to lead students through well planned secondary course sequences and into articulated two-year postsecondary programs. The creation of this secondary-to postsecondary “pipeline” of students is critical to the success of producing enough qualified technicians to meet industry needs. Purpose of the Workshop: • To inform participants about career opportunities and the growing need for optics and photonics technicians and the secondary and postsecondary programs options to prepare them. • To explain the opportunities for participants to create new secondary-to-postsecondary programs in photonics and/or to infuse optics and photonics instruction into existing technical programs and courses in math, science and technologies enabled by photonics. • To inform participants of the OP-TEC curriculum materials and services available for planning and implementing photonics education at their institutions. The workshop is free of charge. Space is limited and registration is required. Participants will be responsible for any travel, lodging or meals. Lunch will be provided both days of the workshop. Who Should Attend? Community & Technical Colleges – learn how to create new AAS programs in photonics or to infuse photonics into existing technical programs Secondary Science and Math Coordinators, Instructors, and Administrators – learn how to enhance existing science and math courses CTE Directors – learn about adding dual-credit courses Counselors – learn about career opportunities for your students Industry/Workforce trainers – learn about available courses and materials Applications are accepted online or by email. For more information, to view the workshop flyer, or to register online please visit http://www.op-tec.org/workshop, call 254-751-9000, or email op-tec@op-tec.org. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=602 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT This year’s NAWI conference will focus on ways education stimulates creation and innovation. The theme is: “Pathways to Prosperity: Innovation for the 21st Century Workforce.” Focal points: * Sustainable and Interdisciplinary Product Design * Igniting Student Interest in STEM and Engineering * Creating a Culture of Innovation in Teaching and Learning * New Models in High School and CTE Integrated STEM Career Pathways * Successes in Industry–Education Collaboration and Work-Based Learning * NSF ATE Program Dissemination (with strong secondary education outreach) * Workforce Initiatives in Emerging Technologies/Fields http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=604 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 2012 National Forum on Dropout Prevention for Native and Tribal Communities will be held this April 15-18, 2012. The National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) in partnership with The National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SD), The Arizona Department of Education, The National Indian Education Association (NIEA), The Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center, The Southwestern Institute for the Education of Native Americans (SIENA), The Alaska Staff Development Network (ASDN), The National Johnson-O'Malley Association would like to invite you to submit a proposal to present at the 2012 National Forum on Dropout Prevention for Native and Tribal Communities, Engaging Native Students In Their Education. All presenter information is being processed online to better serve you. At this time we are accepting proposals from presenters and co-presenters only. http://www.teachingtechnicians.org/view_details.aspx?ttt=605 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT STEM faculty - The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME) wants to make you aware of a free educational opportunity - the MM, MEMS and Live USA 2012 Conference, March 7-8, 2012, Stephens Center, Rosemont, IL (Chicago area). The MM Live series of events are now recognized as the one of the world's most important events for micro manufacturing technologies. Free Admission to World Class Educational Seminar Program The seminar program is firmly established as a key part of the event, characterized by high quality presentations from technology innovators and thought leaders from across the globe. SCME PI Matthias Pleil will present a paper "From Silicon to a Packaged Device - Educating Students to be Successful as Micro Nano Technologists". Free Expo Hall Admission Discover the latest developments from over 75 leading exhibitors. Live Machine Demonstrations These shows are all about live technology and machine demonstrations - allowing the attendee to assess technology first hand with many LIVE show floor demonstrations. This event presents the latest cutting edge technologies that are critical to manufacturing education. Admission to the exhibits and the complete seminar program is FREE for all attendees. Register today and join us for two days of learning, networking and business!