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1/93 90 min.
This videoconference deals with how community and technical colleges are making certain
that technological advances get where they will do their local community the most good:
the workplace. Interviews with leaders in the field of Advanced Technology Centers across
the U.S. address issues of funding ATCs and who benefits from them. On-site presentations
involves viewers in assessing their institution's activities.
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1/91 120 min.
A two-hour videoconference designed to show participants what is available in the
marketplace in software and networking and to learn what other institutions are doing in
the CAD field including: 1) software, 2) internal networks, 3) faculty training, 4)
funding sources, 5) business profiles, and 6) college profiles.
3/93 90 min.
Multimedia classrooms featured in this presentation are discussed and examined in depth
and include hardware and software. Examples focus on a specific level of multimedia
sophistication, ranging from low cost to state-of-the-art. The program illustrates 1) how
multimedia benefits the student and the instructor by enhancing the learning experience,
2) demonstrates what you can do with what you have, and 3) Shows specific examples of
multimedia being used in the classroom.
3/96
Learn about the North American Free Trade Agreement and its impact on higher education.
Canada is the United States' most important market. Mexico is among the fastest growing markets for the U.S.
On January 1, 1994, the United States, Mexico, and Canada implemented NAFTA, an agreement that will eliminate tariffs and most non-tariff barriers for goods produced in North America over the next 15 years. By the end of 1994, three-way trade in North America stood at almost $350 billion.
Learn how to prepare students to take advantage of the opportunities created by NAFTA:
This program featured an interactive discussion with a panel of international trade experts.
4/92 90 min.
This program provides instructors with ideas for classroom activities to help develop the
nontechnical skills needed by today's office professional. It discusses: 1) classroom
learning activities to develop critical thinking, decision-making, teamwork, project
management, and time management; 2) ideas which can be implemented in the classroom
immediately, without major changes in the course curriculum; and 3) how to introduce more
collaboration and group work into the context of classes to prepare students for teamwork
in the workplace.
2/96
Perkins is about to be extinct! How will pending block grants affect technical education?
Intended for: Administrators, Deans, Directors, Instructors, Dept./Division Heads, and Tech Prep Directors
Will provide perspectives on:
Participants from:
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12/92 90 min.
Take a look at five community college and university programs designed to help
economically and physically challenged students get through school, find rewarding
careers, and lead productive lives. See how the programs were implemented and what they
are doing now. A question-and-answer period provides specific information on how to set up
or improve an existing program.
10/92 90 min.
This interactive videoconference provides valuable information on the strategies necessary
to build a CBE lesson plan and implement it in your classroom. A simulated faculty
meeting, classroom examples, and a panel of experts show how to develop a competency-
based education lesson plan, demonstrate several teaching/learning techniques compatible
with competency-based education, and identify the elements and show examples of test
construction for competency-based education.
4/96
The TECHlinx Technical Education Clearinghouse was established for
the purpose of connecting Texas trainers, educators, counselors and researchers to high
quality materials and resources focused exclusively on workforce education.
The Clearinghouse provides a variety of products and services covering the broad topic of
workforce education, including School-to-Work, Tech Prep, Equity, Apprenticeship,
Articulation, Career Guidance, Workforce Development, Skills Standards and more. In
addition to providing low or no-cost materials, TECHlinx offers print and electronic
access to state, national and international resources on workforce education.
Join featured presenters as they introduce you to TECHlinx products and services:
Partner Institutions include:
Amarillo College, Austin Community College, and Tyler Junior College
TECHlinx is a Carl D. Perkins funded leadership grant project through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
2/93 90 min.
With particular emphasis upon Tech Prep, this videoconference shows the linkages and
connections among such initiatives as Tech Prep, Smart Jobs, Job Training Partnership Act,
Quality Work Force Planning, Skills Development Program, and Total Quality Management. The
"Big Picture" is focused as you see how different programs complement and
support each other, and as you see the linkage possibilities.
2/95 90 min.
Tech Prep is a leading initiative in the national movement to restructure education to
facilitate the transition from school to work. With this broadcast you will: 1) understand
its role and significance in the context of national educational restructuring; 2) gain
insight into the future regarding work, community and technical college's mission, and
in-coming students; and 3) understand individual and institutional responsibilities sin
the Tech Prep system.
11/93 60 min.
In this videoconference, parents receive straightforward information to assess Tech Prep
as an educational and career path for their sons and daughters. Representatives from three
agencies responsible for implementing Tech Prep Texas are on hand to respond to questions.
10/94 90 min.
This program addresses ADA-related responsibilities of the college instructor, the
development of successful strategies for modifying testing procedures without sacrificing
academic standards, and accessing resources and support from the campus disabilities
services office. It assists college instructors in developing alternative techniques for
evaluating students with disabilities and to address faculty concerns about the Americans
With Disabilities mandated guidelines.
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2/95 90 min.
Nationally known educators share their expertise to assist you in helping your students
face a global society. Featured experts define an intercultural approach to education,
discuss and model multicultural curriculum integration, show how to create a climate of
respect for cultural diversity in your classroom, and provide ways of teaching to
cognitive and cultural diversity.
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