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Active
Learning Strategies
Want to make your classroom more “active,” but not sure exactly how to
incorporate constructivist learning pedagogy without losing control of your
class? This presentation will outline several active learning techniques that
can be used in any classroom. Content will include methods of “setting the
stage” to ensure student participation, ways for the instructor to move from
being the “sage on the stage” to the “guide on the side,” and several
examples of active learning activities that can be applied to any classroom.
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Active
Listening & Questioning
This topic can be delivered
as either a 60-minute presentation or a two- to three-hour workshop,
determined by the amount of interactive practice time (if any) included in the
session. This presentation introduces the concepts of active listening and questioning as
classroom tools to eliminate errors resulting from content and intent differences
between teacher and student (or vice-versa). It reviews and reinforces
communication theory, barriers to listening, active listening and questioning
skills, and responsibility theory. In the workshop setting, it includes
strategies and technique demonstrations to introduce these skills in the
classroom, the boardroom, and daily life.
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Careers for the
New Millennium
Economic turmoil has dampened the
spirits of job seekers everywhere, but there are more than ONE MILLION unfilled
jobs in Information Technology. The situation is so desperate that companies
must look overseas to find qualified applicants. This presentation reviews what jobs are available, the skills required to get
the job, and the continuing education path to advance in an IT career.
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Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is a
skill; it is learned. It involves the active process of conceptualizing,
applying analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. It is not easy to
do, nor is it easy to teach. So how can we promote critical thinking in our
classrooms while ensuring we cover the required content? One method is using
active learning techniques that employ strategic questioning schemes. This
session will outline critical thinking skills and describe active learning
methods. This topic can be presented as a
one-hour session or developed into a hands-on workshop that integrates both
content (lecture) and hands-on activities to help participants practice their
own critical thinking skills as well as define methods for facilitating
students' (or employees') use of critical thinking.
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CyberEthics
– Ethical & Legal Issues in CyberSpace
School systems are rushing to provide
Internet access to every child in every classroom. The net provides real-time
information and offers teachers and students access to data no textbook or
school library can equal. However, there is a caveat to all the incredible benefits the Internet offers.
Along with history, breaking news, and streaming video, we are exposed to
viruses, pornography, plagiarism, and copyright infringement lawsuits costing
millions of dollars. This presentation identifies the ethical and legal issues facing educators as
they incorporate the Internet into their daily teaching activities. It provides
guidelines for legitimate usage of material found on the Internet and increases
awareness of activities that can trigger legal action against teachers and
schools.
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Technology’s
Impact on Communication: Making Sense of CyberSpeak
The ease/speed of electronic communication has radically changed how we share
information. Some teachers collect electronic homework; others hold online
office hours. The advantages may be obvious, but are we doing our students a
disservice when it comes to online communication styles? This presentation will
address the appropriateness of CyberSpeak: the acronyms, abbreviations, and
symbols used to communicate online.
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Database
Perspectives
Preparing students for the world of work in the 21st
Century has added new dimensions to the challenges facing business, education,
parents, and students. The “Technological Workforce” that Fortune 100
companies must hire to remain competitive has proven to be very hard to find.
This presentation defines the skill sets, attributes, and training that hiring
managers expect “Knowledge Workers” to have at their first job interview.
Their expectations may surprise you.
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Designing
Strategic Web Pages
Web page design has never
been easier. Free web editors and templates have made it
possible for anyone to design attractive web pages. But looking good is no guarantee that a web page will be useful, “sticky,” or meet the objectives
of the designers and parent company paying for the bandwidth. Strategic web page design
involves a set of simple design principles that attempt to
create web pages that serve a defined audience, are universally accessible,
download quickly, and provide relevant information and useful links. Pages designed using these principles get more hits, keep people onsite longer,
and help your site satisfy your audience and meet your objectives.
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E-Commerce
Classroom Strategies
E-commerce is one of the latest curriculum additions to many
business programs. The study
of e-commerce can be taught either as a unit within existing courses (such as
marketing, management, entrepreneurship, or computer applications), or it can be
added as a separate course offering. Regardless of the delivery method, the
concept of e-commerce typically addresses two themes: theory and application.
This informational e-commerce session will outline suggested topics for both
theory concepts and application projects as well as focus on how to bridge the
gap between the two. Participants will be encouraged
to share their own instructional experiences and suggestions.
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Introduction
to the EXCEL Database
This presentation
makes the case for using Excel to introduce database design and
concepts in high school and introductory college classes. While Access
is an excellent example of database
software, it is extremely difficult to teach and use. The problems encountered
in teaching a relational table database are compounded by teachers NOT teaching
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or System Query Language (SQL) that is
used with Access in business environments. Quite simply, Access is overkill for
introductory database design and concepts classes. The small list-based database included in the Excel program allows teachers to
quickly and easily teach ALL the required skills, concepts, and objectives
included in the SCANS-NBEA guidelines for Office applications. The ability to
sort, search by criteria, filter, and print reports are easily accomplished
using the Excel database. Concepts and vocabulary are taught using the same
terminology and basic design examples as Access. The difference in teaching time
and learning curve between the two programs is substantial. A complete course,
with practice and design, can be taught in LESS than three hours. This
course provides all of the general database knowledge required for an
understanding of the topic in a format that is easy to learn and teach.
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Identity
Fraud & E-Fraud
This presentation explains how personal information is acquired electronically
and includes links to ethics sites (pragmatism, secular humanism, and teaching
tips) as well as issues in the news. The presenters define identity theft and identity fraud
and outline the most common ways people fall victim to these crimes.
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Leadership
Dimension
We
all know there is a difference between managing and leading. However, an
additional perspective -- or dimension -- should be included in any leadership
training session: emotional intelligence. This session outlines
leadership perspectives, how to train new leaders, why brain-based learning
impacts leadership style, and finally the teaching methods to incorporate to
build tomorrow's leaders.
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Learning Strategies Update
The systematic application of “Learning Styles” by classroom teachers is a
technique shown to improve classroom interaction, individual learning, and group
participation. This presentation reviews the “simplified” learning styles
inventory and reviews current thinking on several teaching aids including
syncopated music, brain-based profiles, and using technology to enhance
instruction. It reviews and reinforces the 21st century skill set
that employers demand of job applicants.
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Leave No Child (or Teacher) Behind - Addressing the Technology Gap in American
Education
Provisions in the "No Child Left
Behind" plan seek to address technology issues in American
classrooms by providing equipment, infrastructure, and training for teachers,
administrators, and support personnel. All of the time and money spent on this initiative will not
alter the fact that millions of students and thousands of teachers will continue
to reject technology as an aid to education. This presentation introduces the educational, societal, and psychological
reasons for rejecting technology, and offers suggestions for improving
acceptance of technology in the classroom.
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Page Layout & Design
Today's standard application
software, like Word and PowerPoint, allow users to create a wide variety of
professional-looking documents. The problem, of course, is that rarely are the
structural elements of basic page layout and design (PL&D) considered. This
session describes the attributes of PL&D, standard concepts (page balance, eye
flow, visual hierarchy, contrast, and typeface), what we already know as well as
what you might be surprised to know, and -- most importantly -- what your
students must know to create quality pages.
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Professionalism
What does
“Professionalism” mean to you? This presentation examines Professionalism
from the point of view of managers, co-workers, and clients. Each group has
expectations that differ greatly from the realities of the workplace. The way
any organization does business, whether a high school or a Fortune 100 company,
is directly reflected in the conduct of its employees. This session discusses employee attitudes and organizational values, and the
perceptions they create for your clients. This information is valuable as a
catalyst for honest discussions about the way your organization presents itself
to the public.
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Teaching
By Design—An Introduction to Project-Based Learning
Project-based
learning is a proven technique for teaching skills-based classes. The best strategy for teaching any skill is to teach
the process
rather than content. This is especially true for anyone teaching computer
skills. Introduction of new features does not necessarily result in the ability
to apply
those features to accomplish real-world work. Completing a project
requires that specific features and skills be correctly applied to produce the
finished product. This session introduces project-based instructional methods
and materials.
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Vista and Office 2007 Workshops
We can provide either a 60-minute presentation or a two- to three-hour workshop,
determined by the amount of hands-on time (if any) included in the session.
Topics can include the optimum methods for installing, upgrading, patching, and using
Microsoft Windows and Office. It demonstrates techniques to integrate Office
applications to produce seamless documents. It reviews the skills that all users
absolutely MUST know to use this software combination efficiently and
effectively. In the hands-on segment, it introduces instructional tips to make
applications easier to use at advanced levels, shortcuts to produce more output
in less time, and techniques to improve file management and maintenance. Specific
hands-on workshops
can also be developed for
Microsoft Windows (XP and Vista), Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher,
Outlook, Internet Explorer, etc. We also provide courses in web page design,
Adobe Photoshop and Elements in workshop format.
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Workplace Skills
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Employer Expectations for the 21st Century Workforce
Preparing students for the world of work in the 21st
Century has added new dimensions to the challenges facing business, education,
parents, and students. The “Technological Workforce” that Fortune 100
companies must hire to remain competitive has proven to be very hard to find.
This presentation defines the skill sets, attributes, and training that hiring
managers expect “Knowledge Workers” to have at their first job interview.
Their expectations may surprise you.
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