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Feeling Lucky?
Just for fun, see if you can find the lucky 4-leaf clover in this graphic.
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Greetings!
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Greetings!
The 6th annual Unconferenz happens on March 2. The event is a treat all by itself and I hope to see you there. being a great venue to meet people, you can learn new things, to participate and get inspired. This year, the Unconferenz will be held at the Windward Community College Library Learning Commons. The name itself tells you there is something special about this library. So make it a great day and register here. Keep on learning!
All the best,
Beryl Morimoto
Program Manager
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BYOD, A Hot Topic With More Questions Than Answers
Buzz about BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): it's good, it's bad, it saves money, it doesn't, it raises productivity, it doesn't, and the discussion continues. Here's a special report from GCN about BYOD with topics including:
Hope these and other resources help you decide what's best for your organization as it relates to BYOD.
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Windows 8 and the New Office
 March 15 is the date for a presentation and demo of Windows 8 and the new Office. Whether you work in business, government, or education, there will be something in this presentation for you. As a bonus, you'll see the new Microsoft Surface RT! Come to PCATT @ Honolulu Community College for this event. Be sure to register first.
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What is Your Strategic Vision for 2013?
"Having a strategic vision in place is critical for success. Without a roadmap, IT can become too caught up in technology trends. For the six CIOs interviewed here, having a renewed focus on a core strategy for 2013 means directing the entire staff along a predetermined route-disaster recovery in the cloud, social networking, device independence and more. " -From CIO Magazine.
Does your company have a strategic vision for IT for 2013? Read the vision set by 6 CIOs for their companies.
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Computer Aided Design
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Mike Jennings, PCATT Instructor for AutoCAD
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Imagine 200,000 high school students learning to use Autodesk design software. That will be happening through an agreement signed between Autodesk and the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) to advance the learning environment in Singapore secondary schools. Yes, Singapore, not the United States. You can have the opportunity to learn Computer Aided Design Essentials through a course taught at PCATT starting March 12.
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Feeling Lucky?
Thomas Jefferson said, "I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."
At PCATT, we believe that training along with hard work will bring more opportunities. You may learn by reading, through life experiences, in conversations with experts, and of course you may learn through training. Check out these courses from throughout the PCATT system for the month of March.
Just for fun, see if you can find the lucky 4-leaf clover in the graphic.
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Raising Brilliant Kids
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What does it take to raise brilliant children? This isn't just for parents and teachers; it's for all of us who impact learning in our offices, with our staff, with our families. Here are ideas to consider:
- Support independent learning and thinking
- Set early expectations
- Be involved and stay connected
- Limit rules (as in not too many)
- Problems are opportunities in disguise
- Set success as a shared goal
Read about the 16 year old student who developed an inexpensive test for cancer and the parents who raised him.
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And Finally...
We usually end with something light, off-beat, or humorous. This last item has no redeeming value except it shows perseverance and a lot of spare time on the part of the people who made this happen. Hope you have the spare time to watch this.
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