Happy Belated Thanksgiving

  

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

IVLA

          When reviewing the presentations from the IVLA conference, I was again impressed by the quality and variation. People were able to learn from presentations created by people from Korea, Australia and Brazil among other places. We do not often get to visit other countries so learning what is important to the people in those countries adds a layer to their presentations. The topics at the conference covered everything from photography to pollution, chemistry to web site development. It would be difficult not to find a reason to attend. My best understanding is that the next IVLA conference (2012) will be held in Maine. I plan to attend if there is any possible way.

MAIT Showcase

          Another event that is well worth the time to attend is the MAIT Showcase. The showcase presents the capstone projects of graduating MAIT students. The capstone pulls together information learned in previous classes along with the tools and resources needed to solve a problem you have observed. The problem should be solvable and the resolution presented should incorporate technologies learned taking previous courses. The capstone course, INTC 5810 Capstone: Final Project, is the last course taken in order to complete the work for the MAIT degree. The course is taken in the last semester of education and is a lot of work. This year’s showcase is being held in the new Student Center on Monday, December 5 from 6: 00 to 8: 00 PM. For those of us who are in the process of completing our degree, it will be an eye-opening evening. Although I’m not sure, there is usually food as well.

Facebook

When you have a moment, log on to facebook to look at our MAIT page. It has information about the different courses in the MAIT program, what to expect in individual courses and current events that could be have interest. This is the link.   MAIT on Facebook You are required to log in when you make a comment.