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=583 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This two-day Summit will introduce participants to K-20 best practices in education focusing on innovative teaching and learning in STEM. Attendees will examine curriculum for incorporation of best practices in STEM teaching and learning. This free event includes lunch and snacks, materials, and fun giveaways. Your educational colleagues will be sharing their strategies for incorporating STEM in the classroom Industry professionals from aerospace and advanced manufacturing, education, energy, and information and computing technology will highlight emerging technology and workforce trends. The STEM Summit keynote is Dr. Bradley Layton. His presentation will focus on Energy Technology Education in Efficiency To Engender Energy Independence:Science & Math Lay the Foundation for the Next Generation of Energy Technology Leaders. The curriculum development this year will be facilitated by Dr. Michele Royer. Expect an innovative practicum developed by Dr. Royer which will allow you to take a project and adapt it using STEM principles to your classroom. In a fun hands-on environment of multi-disciplinary faculty teams, develop engaging student STEM projects in the context of aerospace, education, energy, and Information and Computing Technology industries using innovative collaborative teaching/learning processes. Through the guided activity you will: -Create multi-disciplinary student projects that can be applied to your classroom or to an online environment -Explore innovative processes for student collaboration across programs and institutions, and for industry engagement in student learning experiences -Share perspectives from different disciplines and different education levels through the lens of a collaborative project -Discuss barriers and possible solutions to implementing truly multidisciplinary student experiences to meet the needs of growth industries and emerging technologies We have reserved the Hotel Sierra, a premier boutique hotel, a less than five minute walk from the N-Building at Bellevue College, for you at a great rate. Visit the Hotel Sierra to reserve your room now. After Friday, January 20, 2012, the room rate may no longer be available. Mention or use the code “STEM Summit” to get this rate. Please contact us if you have any problems with this code. 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.