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WEEK OF JULY 9 July 9-12 in the Academic Resources (AR) Bldg, Room 211 July 13 in the Academic Resources (AR) Bldg, Room 211 This one-day workshop brought together Java educators (and educators who wanted to learn Java) to discuss projects that they use successfully. Participants were encouraged to submit project descriptions before the workshop. The class reviewed project-based learning, discussed what makes a good Java project, then presented and evaluated each other's projects. The goal was to build a library of projects that everyone could use in teaching Java. July 9-10 in the North Academic Building, Room 102 Taught totally hands-on, this two-day workshop provided a complete overview of Microsoft’s recent new product announcements: VISTA, Internet Explorer 7 & OFFICE 2007. Replacing Windows XP, VISTA provides a dramatically new look & feel to the user interface including hundreds of new features, better security, AERO technology, sidebar gadgets, etc. IE 7 implements “tabbed browsing”, increased security, improved printing and numerous other browsing improvements/options. OFFICE 2007 is a major redesign of the Suite utilizing a “Ribbon” interface, contextual tabs, “Live Preview”, new style galleries, professional designed templates and numerous other features in WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT and OUTLOOK. Special topics included: Taking advantage of the BATEC Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDNAA); New task-based, content & outcomes based assessment tools for gauging student achievement; Group project work in OFFICE Applications; Implementation costs and considerations in deploying of all new programs. All workshop participants received a fully-functional copy of VISTA and qualified participants received a copy of OFFICE 2007. July 11-12 in the North Academic Building, Room 102 This two-day, hands-on workshop introduced ICT Educators and Administrators at all levels (High School, Community College & University) to several key areas where ICT Education CAN & MUST be changed to insure competitiveness of our students in the 21st Century global economy. New approaches to insure quality assurance and consistency in delivery of content, infusion of Employability Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Based Learning, Group Project Work and Customer Service Skills were covered and demonstrated. Participants were also introduced to new technologies for pre and post assessment, as well as content and outcomes based assessments. Participants were asked for input and participation in the BATEC ICT Statewide Articulation Project.
July 16-20 in Room D121A and D121B This course covered the foundation for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification. This course went into much more depth using the tools and concepts of Ethical Hacking than a basic IT security course does. Participants studied the concepts, principles and techniques supplemented by hands-on exercises for defending an attack. These methodologies were presented within the context of properly securing the networks. The course emphasized network attack defense methodologies with an emphasis on student use of network attack techniques and tools. Topics addressed included; Ethics and Legal Issues, Foot printing, Scanning, Enumeration, System Hacking, Trojans and Backdoors, Sniffers, Denial of Service, Social Engineering, Hacking Wireless Networks, Virus and Worms, IDS, Buffer Overflows, and Penetration Testing Methodologies. Students participating in this course needed a solid understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system. This course was offered in partnership with CFATE, an NSF-funded project for Computer Forensics at Bunker Hill Community College. July 16-17 in Room D120 July 16-17 in Room D117 This two-day, hands-on workshop introduced ICT Educators and Administrators at all levels (High School, Community College & University) to several key areas where ICT Education CAN & MUST be changed to insure competitiveness of our students in the 21st Century global economy. New approaches to insure quality assurance and consistency in delivery of content, infusion of Employability Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Based Learning, Group Project Work and Customer Service Skills were covered and demonstrated. Participants were also introduced to new technologies for pre and post assessment, as well as content and outcomes based assessments. Participants were asked for input and participation in the BATEC ICT Statewide Articulation Project. July 18-19 in Room D117 Taught totally hands-on, this two-day workshop provided a complete overview of Microsoft’s recent new product announcements: VISTA, Internet Explorer 7 & OFFICE 2007. Replacing Windows XP, VISTA provides a dramatically new look & feel to the user interface including hundreds of new features, better security, AERO technology, sidebar gadgets, etc. IE 7 implements “tabbed browsing”, increased security, improved printing and numerous other browsing improvements/options. OFFICE 2007 is a major redesign of the Suite utilizing a “Ribbon” interface, contextual tabs, “Live Preview”, new style galleries, professional designed templates and numerous other features in WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT and OUTLOOK. Special topics included: Taking advantage of the BATEC Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDNAA); New task-based, content & outcomes based assessment tools for gauging student achievement; Group project work in OFFICE Applications; Implementation costs and considerations in deploying of all new programs. All workshop participants received a fully-functional copy of VISTA and qualified participants received a copy of OFFICE 2007. July 18-19 in Room D115 Dreamweaver is the industry tool of choice for web designer and developers. Participants were introduced to the advanced tools used to manage complex web sites, including CSS, behaviors, templates, and integrating multimedia content. The prerequisite for this course was a basic understanding of Dreamweaver and web design.
WEEK OF JULY 23 July 23 - August 3, 2007 in Room D103 This new course focused on the home and small business topology and environment. It incorporated LinkSys to enhance student engagement and increase continuity through CCNA-BE Level 4. It utilized strong use of video throughout the course in order to teach networking concepts such as basic cabling; network addressing; network services; basic wireless and security including threats/mitigation; troubleshooting; planning and building home networks. There was also significant coverage of soft skills and career exploration for home network and small business installer jobs.
Participants were responsible for their own lodging, evening meals, and other incidental meals and expenses. BATEC provided breakfast and lunch each day of the workshops at Bunker Hill Community College and Middlesex Community College. These courses were offered free of charge.
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