10:30 Programs

A Taste of the iLife

This session from 9:30-4, Want a fast track to becoming a Digital Native? Join the folks from Apple for a hands-on introduction to the many components of iLife – iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, and iWeb. During this all day session you will create projects with your colleagues and get a sense of just how easy it is to go digital in your classroom or at home! Pre-registration is required to My Workshops--spaces are limited.

9:30-4:00

C104

Design with Style

End the drudgery of trying to market your program or department with dull graphics and overly wordy flyers. Explore the basics of good design and some of the fundamental guidelines of style that can make your design projects attractive. Workshop will include handouts of design tips and an Lone Star College System Styleguide Quick Reference.

A Glimpse at Vista 4

How different is Vista 4? What does it look like? This session addresses these questions. Designing and Teaching functions are demonstrated, as well as basic terminology changes in a Vista 4 course.

Adobe Photoshop 7

This essentials course covers clearing the “Red Eye” and restoration of damaged photos using Adobe Photoshop. The quick course will cover several easy techniques to improve you aging photos or clean up the scratches and wounds of years of neglect or damage by the sun. The seminar will work with Macintosh computers.

Ask a Tech a Question

Wouldn't it be nice to have your own personal tech? Today you do! Ask the friendly Lone Star College–Montgomery techs for help on any and all technology-related questions, including stuff at home! If a piece of equipment or specific software is giving you a difficult time, please bring it with you. Now there's no excuse for having an unprogrammed VCR at home!

Autism and Asberger's Syndrome

Counselor only session

Bringing Christ to the Workplace

Join a discussion about building a contagious Christian community at work.

Developmental Planning

This session focuses on a management tool which helps supervisors communicate expectations of the position responsibilities as well as goals and objectives of the department and the college. The DPP helps the employee communicate their understanding of the expectations, how they are learning the position responsibilities; the outcome of training and application, position responsibilities, goals, objectives and projects. Supervisor and employee participate in a feedback session on “what worked well”, “any areas of concern” and “what would be done differently to get a better result.” Participants will learn how to complete a DPP.

Cami Davey

Cindy Moeykens

FERPA for Faculty

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (also known as the Buckley Amendment) is a federal law which provides that colleges will maintain the confidentiality of student education records. This workshop addresses operational issues to responding to information requests within the guidelines of FERPA law. Participants will be able to appropriately protect student identification when posting grades, learn their responsibilities as a college employee for keeping student records confidential, devise strategies for resolving potential conflicts (ex. parent-instructor). Participants will discuss how FERPA affects all departments in the college.

Fun in the Sun: Trinidad to Tobago

“White sandy beaches, turquoise water, Carnival, Callaloo….Trinidad is a melting pot of exotic culture, delicious, mouth-watering foods, music and fun. Take a trip with a native of this beautiful breath-taking country and enjoy the delights, sights and sounds of Trinidad and Tobago.”

Home Entertainment in the U.S. from 1903-2003

In this session, Dr. Harwood, Professor Emeritus from University of Houston, will discuss how entertainment in the home has evolved from 1903 to 2003.

Losing Trust: Philosophical and Religious Factors

This presentation will discuss the various factors that are creating an increasing distrust of government.

Origami: Paper Folding

Come join us in a fun origami workshop featuring the making of puffy stars, rolling dice, cranes and more. All participants will receive an origami rose.

Psychology of Beauty: The Real Da Vinci Code

Explore the science: math, philosophy, and psychology behind the aesthetic. Uncover the mysteries of the Mona Lisa and her smile.

Shortcut Keys

This class will teach attendees how to rely solely on the keyboard to perform simple Microsoft functions. Participants will learn how to log on and off a computer without using a mouse; quicker and more efficient ways to work with Microsoft programs; how to use keyboard shorcut keys rather than switching back and forth between the mouse and their keyboard.

Stress and Relaxation

In this session, individuals will learn how to handle stress.  They will learn simple techniques to minimize stress and increase relaxation.   If you are tired of the day to day grind and you secretly think, Calgon take me away; then, this session is for you!  Come, let’s relax and laugh together.  Together we will explore the wonderful benefits of laughter and being happy!
 Session Leader: Dr. Debra Britton. Dr. Britton is the Director of Academic Student Services at The University Center, adjunct professor of Psychology for Montgomery and Lone Star College–Tomballs.

Teaching Tough Concepts in Exercise Science through Interaction

Using tough concepts in kinesiology, examples will be given of how to bridge the gap for students who may not respond to simple lecture. Participants will engage in discussion about adapting the methods to their classes.