An Educational Technology Conference was held recently at Northeast Alabama Community College in the Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Technology Center. NACC faculty and staff got the latest information on technology this week with a workshop held on campus as a part of the college’s in-service professional development.

The workshop, organized by NACC Educational Technology Director Patricia Combs and staff, brought in experts from Apple, Microsoft, Blackboard, Howard Technology Solutions, Mimio as well as eBook publisher Cengage Learning to conduct sessions for NACC faculty and staff. Combs said, "I'm so excited about the success of our 2nd Annual Technology Conference. This was a day where faculty and staff had choices to brush up on technology skills that are used in their day to day activities or something new that they would like to incorporate into their classrooms/jobs. We are so thankful to have such great participation from vendors, staff and/or publishers that make this event such a success."

NACC personnel also held sessions on MAPS, new advising process and school specific software. Sessions included iPads in Teaching and Learning, What’s New in Blackboard Collaborate, Microsoft in the Classroom, Using an Elmo and Starboard, and Basic Computer Maintenance.

"Educational technology is ever expanding and changing," stated Dr. David Campbell, NACC President. "What Ms. Combs and our technology staff do in conducting these workshops is so important. These workshops and other learning opportunities permit Northeast to be ahead of the curve when it comes to educational technology."

For additional information about the educational technology conference or technology on campus, contact Combs at combsp@nacc.edu or call her at 256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001, ext. 2212.

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