Please note that this page is continuously being updated.  Please check often for changes to the schedule below.

WAIT LIST INFORMATION: Please send an email to katie.mcgeary@umb.edu to be placed on a waitlist for any of these classes should registration be full.  Kindly note which dates and course you are asking to be placed on the waitlist for in your email.

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Introduction to Digital Imaging
Professor Roshanak Bigonah

This course is an introduction to concepts and techniques of creating and manipulating images through electronic and digital means , creating Gif animations as well as image preparations for Web using Adobe Photoshop CS4. The course covers Photoshop interface and basic tools , as well as the basics of using brushes, layers, blend modes, and filters to create artistic works and collages. Through 10 hours of hands-on experience and workshops, the educators will work on their own image files as well as provided images using different Photoshop techniques. Class time is divided between discussions, demos and studio periods.

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Introduction to Graphic and Digital Design Concepts

This course explores the fundamentals of digital design and graphic communication. Students utilize the basic principles and elements of design and color theory to create vector drawings and graphics associated with digital media. Students complete an assignment using industry-standard software and hardware. (Adobe Illustrator and In Design) It emphasizes problem solving by design, visualization of problems and their solutions, and correlation between forms and their content, function, and context. Students gain a basic understanding of the importance of the relationship between formal design and the components of layout, graphic presentation, integration of photographic elements, and vector illustration.

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July 27, 29, & 30 Quinsigamond Community College, Room 375A
Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
Professor Robert Desilets

Please note this class will take place Tuesday 9-1, Thursday 9-1, and Friday 8-12. Learn how to use the Oracle database management system to plan, organize, and manage your data. Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems will provide you with a practical hands-on approach to relational databases concepts and Oracle's database management system. This course will introduce you to the Structured Query Language (SQL), Oracle's SQL*Plus, and other valuable tools used to develop, manage, and reference an Oracle database. In this ten hour course, you will be introduced to how to create an Oracle database, build various database objects for the database, and write simple SQL statements that access the data from the database. This course introduces you to writing Data Definition Language statements to create, update, and delete database objects. You will write Data Manipulation Language statements to insert, update, and delete records from a database.

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July 19&20 in Room D120
Python Programming with Elements of Discrete Mathematics
Maria Litvin, Andover Academy and Rashmi Pimprikar, TechBoston

Both mathematics and programming teach "precision thinking" - a particular way of solving problems.  This workshop presents an approach to introductory computer science and discrete math courses based on blending mathematics and programming.  The workshop teaches introductory programming in Python.  We will discuss how mathematical topics such as number systems, summation, Boolean algebra, counting, recursion, parity and checksums, strategy games, and learn how to write simple Python programs that are based on and illustrate these concepts.  Python is a popular commercial programming language, which is well-supported, easy to get started with, and free.  Python has many powerful features intended for software professionals, but it also has a convenient subset accessible to beginners. In addition, we will look at Project Based Learning teaching methods while creating some interesting interactive projects.

No prior experience with Python or programming is required.

Detailed Syllabus and resources guide will be provided on the first day of Workshop.

Each participant will receive a copy of Mathematics for the Digital Age and Programming in Python, Second Edition, Skylight Publishing, 2010.

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July 21st in Room D120
College and Career Readiness Workshop: Taking the Accuplacer
Jibril Solomon, BATEC

School districts across Massachusetts are exploring opportunities to improve college readiness. One of the factors critical to students’ readiness for college is their academic preparation particular in mathematics and English. In order to assess students’ math and English college readiness skills, high schools across the state have been using the Accuplacer test to gauge such competencies. These early assessment tests administer exams, using the Accuplacer, to high school juniors and seniors to provide them with early signals about the mathematics and English competencies they might need to succeed in higher education.

This professional development session is designed to introduce high school guidance and career counselors, school administrators, math and English teachers, college academic and career advisors, faculty instructors for remedial courses, and academic deans to early assessment with Accuplacer program models (EAP) and intervention strategies applicable to both secondary and postsecondary settings. The content of the session is informed by both research and practice. This is a hands-on session with case study application.

This curriculum presents a comprehensive overview of networking; from fundamentals to advanced applications and services. It is based on the top-down approach to networking that is popular in many colleges and universities.

The course emphasizes concepts and skills required to design networks, while providing opportunities for practical application and hands-on experience by teaching students how to install, operate, and maintain networks.

Students will acquire skill through hands on and virtual labs using the Cisco Packet tracer.

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August 16th - August 20th in Room D103
IT Essentials
Leo Carey, Boston Latin Academy

PC Hardware and Software Courses Image IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts. Students who completed this course were able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Students were also able to connect to the Internet and share resources in a network environment. New topics included in this version were laptops and portable devices, wireless connectivity, security, safety and environmental issues, and communication skills. Virtual learning tools are integrated into this course. The Virtual Laptop and Virtual Desktop are stand-alone tools designed to supplement classroom learning and provide an interactive "hands-on" experience in learning environments with limited physical equipment.

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON, BOSTON, MA

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July 12th - July 16th in Healey Library, Upper Level, Room 0030 (Mac Lab A)
Teaching Interactive Multimedia with Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver) Software
Professor Collins, Mass Art and Rashmi Pimprikar, TechBoston

BATEC and TechBoston are collaborating with Mass Art & Wellesley College to offer this 5-day free intermediate level hands on workshop about Teaching Interactive Multimedia with Adobe CS5 software. This course will effectively integrate elements of Visual & Graphics design standards based curriculum, STEM concepts, animation and 21st Century Skills via Project Based Learning. The PD session will cover topics in Flash, Photoshop and Dreamweaver, ActionScript programming using Flash and other Adobe CS5 software (as time permits). Educators will use Adobe EPortfolio and Acrobat for documenting the work done during the PD time.

Pre-requisite: Prior experience with Adobe technologies is required.

Detailed syllabus, reference materials along with software exercise files and portfolio project worksheets will be provided during the workshop.

Boston Public School Participants are expected to attend and bring their L4L laptop to all classes. If you do not have a laptop, please contact the instructor so that we can make alternate arrangements. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive 2 in-service credits, Adobe CS5 software (for schools decided according to the BPS/Adobe agreement), installation help, curriculum materials and priority access to follow-up workshops as they are offered. Please contact Rashmi Pimprikar at rpimprikar@techboston.org for more details

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July 27th in Healey Library, Upper Level, Room 028
Online Resumes
Joyce LaTulippe and Rich Amari

This workshop introduces participants to the power of social media to assist students in the development of an online presence that includes mention of their "key success words" in a professional resume of experience. Participants will be introduced to not only the search strategies used by Human Resource professionals and headhunters seeking talent but also the kinds of tools educators and students can and should use to highlight talents and skills --such as LinkedIn and Monster.com. Bring a sample job description, cover letter and resume to this hands on workshop.

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July 29th in Healey Library, Upper Level, Room 028
iJava
Robert Moll, UMass Amherst

iJava is a newly-developed online interactive textbook for introductory Java instruction. The text is unique in its hands-on style: users type code directly at the book, and receive instant correctness feedback. Because of its hands-on, interactive engagement style, the text has dramatically reduced failure rates in introductory classes at UMass-Amherst. An iJava-based class is suitable for the AP exam in computer science (level A).

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August 16th - August 20th in Healey Library, Upper Level, Room 0030 (Mac Lab A)
Teaching Interactive Multimedia with Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver) Software
Professor Collins, Mass Art and  Rashmi Pimprikar, TechBoston 

BATEC and TechBoston are collaborating with Mass Art & Wellesley College to offer this 5-day free intermediate level hands on workshop about Teaching Interactive Multimedia with Adobe CS5 software. This course will effectively integrate elements of Visual & Graphics design standards based curriculum, STEM concepts, animation and 21st Century Skills via Project Based Learning. The PD session will cover topics in Flash, Photoshop and Dreamweaver, ActionScript programming using Flash and other Adobe CS5 software (as time permits). Educators will use Adobe EPortfolio and Acrobat for documenting the work done during the PD time.

Pre-requisite: Prior experience with Adobe technologies is required.

Detailed syllabus, reference materials along with software exercise files and portfolio project worksheets will be provided during the workshop.

Boston Public School Participants are expected to attend and bring their L4L laptop to all classes. If you do not have a laptop, please contact the instructor so that we can make alternate arrangements. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive 2 in-service credits, Adobe CS5 software (for schools decided according to the BPS/Adobe agreement), installation help, curriculum materials and priority access to follow-up workshops as they are offered. Please contact Rashmi Pimprikar, rpimprikar@techboston.org for more details