Podcasts about technology literacy

Do you often find yourself procrastinating and struggling to stay productive? Or perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by the rapid pace of technological change and its impact on the workplace?In this episode, Petr Ludwig shares realistic strategies to help you combat procrastination, create more than you consume, and prioritise self-care through better sleep, exercise, and achievable daily goals. He also provides insights on adapting to AI's role in the future workspace and the importance of a growth mindset.Additionally, Boo discusses his company's focus on impactful leadership, his move to Miami, and how both have influenced his approach to productivity.If you're looking for practical tips to boost your productivity, embrace change, and find more fulfilment in your work and life, this episode is a must-listen.Key Lessons:1. Overcome Procrastination: Find productive habits that work for you, like breaking big tasks into smaller, manageable steps and using tools like mind maps. Prioritize meaningful activities over mindless scrolling, and make time for restorative practices like power naps and short walks.2. Adapt to the Evolving Workplace: The future of work will be shaped by AI and technology. Develop relevant skills, stay curious, and embrace a growth mindset to keep up with changes in your field.3. Align with Your Purpose: Know your personal values and priorities to make better decisions and say no to activities that don't align with your goals. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement.4. Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation: Set small, achievable daily goals that tap into your internal drive. Build resilient teams by connecting individuals' work to their values and strengths.5. Learn from Life Experiences: Significant life events, even difficult ones, can be transformative in shaping your values and perspective. Reflect on these experiences, stay humble, and be open to feedback for personal growth.Learn More:  Visit The Few With Boo website to find additional resources, related episodes, and more valuable content from Petr Ludwig www.fewpodcast.comConnect with Petr Ludwig: Website: https://www.petrludwig.com/Company Website: http://www.procrastination.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petrludwig/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petrludwigYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3F6YgGNOzNDwcPtYQE0IgX/Twitter: https://x.com/PetrLudwigFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/petrludwigTune in for actionable advice from Petr Ludwig on overcoming procrastination and embracing the AI-driven workplace. Subscribe to The Few with Boo for more tips on thriving amid change. Share this insightful episode with colleagues seeking greater productivity. 

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:24) It was great to meet so many new people and connect with old friends at ISTE Live 2023 in Philadelphia! EdTech Thought (4:13) Threads, a new social media platform developed by Instagram, is gaining traction among educators. It allows users to share text updates, join public conversations, and importantly for educators, link directly to resources. Despite early challenges with search functionality and account management, Threads holds significant potential for revolutionizing how educators connect and share resources. Takeaways: Threads provides a new avenue for educators to connect and engage in in-depth conversations, overcoming limitations of platforms like Instagram. Despite its early-stage challenges, such as a lack of support for hashtags and account deletion tied to Instagram, Threads' potential to transform educational resource sharing and networking is significant. Let's connect on Threads! EdTech Recommendation (9:16) Explore mmhmm, a dynamic and user-friendly tool that's revolutionizing virtual classrooms for K-12 teachers. mmhmm offers a suite of features designed to make online teaching more engaging and memorable. From presenting on-screen alongside any content to hosting interactive activities and discussions on video calls, mmhmm is compatible with platforms like Zoom, Meet, Teams, and Webex. Teachers can record lessons, design custom video sequences, and even add special effects to their presentations. Once a lesson is ready, it can be shared with students or published to a school's video library, with closed captioning options for improved accessibility. Available for Mac and Windows, mmhmm also offers web and studio versions for added flexibility. Featured Content (12:32) Crystal Samuels, John Terlecki, and Douglas Timm discussed their roles in their Delaware school district as instructional technology leaders. The team is in charge of instructional technology for a district of 14,000 students across 33 schools, and they cater to diverse student populations, including those with unique needs such as a school for the deaf, students with disabilities, and autistic-centric programs. They each emphasized the collaborative nature of their team, stating that they work well together because of their differing approaches and personalities. They stressed the importance of having a 'can-do' attitude, always striving to find ways to implement new ideas. Topics discussed include: Technology Education and Support Challenging Assumptions Micro Credentialing Technology Adoption and Feedback Connectivity House of #EdTech VIP (37:16) Nicole Lipps is a seasoned educator with a fervent passion for integrating digital tools and resources into the educational landscape. Her mission is to revolutionize the way we teach and learn, and she has a proven track record of successfully leveraging technology to enhance student engagement and achievement. Nicole takes immense pride in leading other educators on this transformative journey.

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:20) 2022 House of #EdTech Smackdown! Coming in episode 215 - Submit your entry by December 9, 2022. EdTech Thought (5:35) EdCamps Are Great! You should be attending or organizing the best professional development you can get! EdTech Recommendation (11:12) Twine - https://twinery.org/ Twine is an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories. You don't need to write any code to create a simple story with Twine, but you can extend your stories with variables, conditional logic, images, CSS, and JavaScript when you're ready. Twine publishes directly to HTML, so you can post your work nearly anywhere. Anything you create with it is completely free to use any way you like, including for commercial purposes. Twine would be great for individual students in grades 5-12. Featured Content (14:38) In episode 212, I asked if schools were listening to teachers about a number of issues related to education technology. One of my listeners, Brooke Anne Petrucelli, emailed me to share her thoughts on her experiences as a Technology Coordinator and Technology Literacy teacher. Brooke Anne is definitely doing the work and putting in the effort but she's not getting the results she believes she should be. I share my thoughts and continue the conversation. Connect with Brooke Anne!  House of #EdTech VIP (24:35) Holly Buck - A Mom, wife, animal lover, and K-8 Instructional Technology Coach from Connecticut!

March 3, 2021 75 Minutes Dave Lankes & Mike Eisenberg It pretty much happened overnight: schools are closed, kids are home, teaching and learning are online, parents are responsible for coordinating it all. While every aspect of life has been affected by the pandemic, no sector has been more quickly and more significantly by the pandemic than education – on all levels. The most direct impact is on students, parents, and teachers, but it really affects everyone.  In this episode, we try to get a handle on what's going on and what it means—immediate, short-, and long-term. We do so by speaking with someone who has perspectives on the details but also the big picture, pre-K to 12 and beyond: Colet Bartow, Teaching and Learning Senior Manager, Montana Office of Public Instruction. Colet is an accomplished teacher, education & technology innovator, and advocate for libraries, information technology, curriculum improvement, and information literacy in learning and teaching. Listen in on this far-reaching discussion of the challenges and opportunities in our new normal world.References & Resources Wazzup?Weber, Paul J.; Stengle, Jamie (March 26, 2021). "Texas death toll from February storm, outages surpasses 100". 2021 Texas power crisis. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Texas_power_crisis Accessed May 1, 2021.Main Topic - EducationMontana Office of Public Instruction. http://opi.mt.gov/ The Big6 Approach to Information & Technology Literacy. https://thebig6.org/ Sullivan-Macdonald, Donna (Oct 02, 2015). “Teach More, Librarian Less, Say SLJ Leadership Summit Panelists,” School Library Journal. https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=teach-more-librarian-less-becoming-essential-panel-at-the-slj-leadership-summit Awesome Library ThingysFay, Brigham (Feb 10, 2021). “MIT Libraries develop innovative open access agreements with PLOS. All MIT authors can publish in PLOS journals without publishing fees,” MIT Libraries News & Events. https://libraries.mit.edu/news/libraries-develop/31742/ Shannon McClintock Miller: Innovation Director of Instructional Technology and Library Media at Van Meter Community School in Van Meter, Iowa. https://vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html Burt, Chris. (November 17, 2020). “Librarians leading the way with innovation, support during COVID.” Shannon McClintock Miller shares how this empowered group of school leaders is making a difference with students and teachers, along with some of the tools they are using. https://districtadministration.com/librarians-lead-the-way-with-innovation-guidance-during-covid/ Future Ready Librarians. https://futureready.org/thenetwork/strands/future-ready-librarians/ CreditsYoni Yemini from ACE Chicago Events

Do something different this holiday season by giving someone a gift that will keep giving.  Give the gift of knowledge that will provide a long-lasting benefit and grow in value over time.  Today so much effort and time are spent on being “in the moment”, with very little time spent on planning for the future.  Everything has to happen now!  "I want an answer to my work issue by clicking on this phone app – now!"  Or, "I want a job paying more money because I want to live a certain lifestyle – now! Or, even better, I want the raise and promotion (that someone else worked hard to acquire) - now!  Even though I feel I am the right candidate, so what I didn’t take the employee advancement courses at work that would have qualified me for the raise and promotion."  I am sure that you've heard all of these scenarios before, ones that I have come across as a trainer with over 25 years of employee training and working as a freelancer facilitating computer literacy/Microsoft Office Application classes.  Why not take this opportunity to empower someone (family member, friend, or co-worker) to help them help themselves.  Show them you really care by helping them invest in building up their technology literacy?  Give that person the “Gift of Knowledge” this holiday season.

There are two "technology literacy" gaps in the workplace! 25 years ago, I started working in an office-type environment where one’s technology literacy was based on the ability to "use" a computer, a printer, a copy machine, and a fax machine in order to perform his/her daily job duties. So much has changed since then, especially when it comes to administrative-type tasks and duties that were once the sole responsibility of the administrative department or staff within an organization.  Now with so much information easily accessible in an unbelievably face-paced workplace, the dependency of an "administrative only" staff breaks the budget or it puts management in a tough position of dealing with their own "technology literacy" gap that exists between them and the admin line worker.   As a result of this, TAB Training & Consulting, LLC has created a unique service that aims to bridge the gap that exists between the employee and job-related admin tasks and the gap that exists between management and the admin front-line employees.  What used to be, and still is in many cases, the headache of a company's IT Department that exhausts staff resources, we are addressing through the employee onboarding process and by offering company-oriented and goal-specific training to relieve the stress caused due to the lack of administrative-related daily tasks.  Learn more about how we plan to address this situation through our virtual learning platform as we empower employees to become more efficient, effective, and productive users of technology.

Technology and computer literacy are important skills necessary to succeed personally and professionally.  Just like a carpenter needs the right tools, along with the knowledge and expertise on how to use such tools to succeed, so do we need the right tools in our technology tool chest to succeed in various aspects of our lives.  During this TABRadio broadcast session we will introduce our concept of a TABTechnology Tool Chest (Technology And Business Tool Chest) while focusing on April as Financial Literacy Month.  Therefore, featuring commonly used features within Microsoft Excel and looking at some under-used features all geared to help us with our personal and business finances.  We will discuss 50 general technology and computer literacy items you can also immediately add to your tool chest during our TABWeek celebration starting on April 29th and ending on May 3rd.  During which time we are offering four days of FREE webinars covering everything from "What's Under the Hood of Your Laptop/Computer System" to "Purchasing the right Microsoft Office Suite Product."  Visit www.tabtraining.com/tabweek.htm to learn more about and how to register for the upcoming webinars.  We are limiting each webinar to ONLY the first 10 that register, and we will be giving away an exclusive offer at the end of each of the webinars.

Why You Matter; And Why It Matters... By Edward Robinson It's The EdRoboTech.com Podcast Series for Friday March 23, 2018. This is Episode 34. I'm Edward Robinson!   Have you ever come to work, and solved a problem, that saved the day? Did you have people counting on you to perform, and looking to you for help, guidance, or support? That's a good feeling. That feeling says,"You are needed. You are important. You are a mission critical part of this operation". Isn't it great when you come through with a great idea, that saves the day? Yes, it truly is. People admire that person. They may emulate you. Some may even envy you. But, on the other hand, have you ever felt that the whole operation could go on without you? That you don't matter? That someone else has all the answers, and you are just a part of the crowd? I want to let you know that especially in schools, there are many people who make a difference each school day. If you are one of those people, you may not always be noticed as a winner, or as an awesome contributor. But, when each member of the school district does their job effectively, wonderful things can happen. It is important to know that your contribution sometimes may go unnoticed. But, it is still very valuable. Think, for example of a 300 year old tree. You may eat lunch next to that tree, but never see the root structure that supports it and keeps it healthy and strong. Being a support to students who need encouragement is not only admirable, but it is vital. Let's talk about Encouragement: Teachers need encouragement, so that they can know and remember what is important about themselves as individuals, and what they became a teacher to do in the first place. They need to be there for their students. Students need encouragement, because sometimes they are going through a tough time. They may try to understand tragedy, and pain, and need leadership to inspire them to be their best selves. They need to know that it is going to be alright, and that the sun will come up tomorrow, like the song, of that name, in the play called Annie. Parents need encouragement, because they are trusting their precious children with educators throughout each school day, hoping that they will return to them no worse for wear, hopefully with positive experiences and knowledge from the school day. They need to know that schools will be a safe, learning zone, for their children. Administrators need encouragement, too because they need to make decisions to protect all the people who visit, attend, work, at school campuses. They may have to make decisions and choices to protect staff and students that are dynamic, or decisive, at times, to protect lives. Encouragement makes you feel more capable to succeed. Encouragement lets you know what's possible. Inspiration is the wind beneath your wings. Inspiration is motivation to do something meaningful or constructive. School safety is very important. But, there are behaviors that we can do to keep our schools safe: Metal detectors in schools will likely expose concealed weapons. Safety drills: shelter in place, lockdown, evacuation, and/or perimeter drills School security guards can keep schools safe, if they are administered wisely. Keeping unauthorized persons off campuses will also help. People need to know that things can be alright again. Education must continue, but it is smart to make wise improvements that will insure safety, improve morale, and keep the job of the K-12 schools happening: literacy. And in our present society Technology Literacy is very important. Not just knowing how to read, write, add and subtract, etc. But knowing how to utilize computer programs and applications effectively, so that our learners will function effectively in an emerging digital world that requires those skills. Thanks so much for clicking in, and we'll see you online!

Kyla Bolden is the president and co-founder of Wiz Kid Coding, a socially-minded startup that focuses on providing educational coding and STEM programming for kids ages 3 to 16. Since launching Wiz Kid Coding in the summer before her senior year of Tufts University in Boston, Wiz Kid Coding has taught over 1,500 children, in 20 schools and 2 countries in the last year. When she is not working, Kyla enjoys playing sports, reading, and developing her dessert-making skills. Kyla talks about the rise of blogging on Tumblr, the value of technological literacy, and blockchain technology.Reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn or follow Wiz Kid Coding.Stay up to date with Witty through our website, LinkedIn or email us at podcastwitty@gmail.com. Support the show (http://wittypod.com)

What a wonderful way to return to our regularly scheduled Sunday afternoon TABRadio broadcasts than on Mother's Day to acknowledge three individuals, yes you guessed it - all moms, that have been so instrumental in my life and in the development of the person that I am.   During today's broadcast, I will highlight how each of these individuals played such a crucial role in my pursuit of achieving success as a social entrepreneur completely dedicated to enhancing the human capital and technology literacy of individuals residing in socially and economically challenged communities. These three moms are my grandmother (Rose Hamilton), my Mom (Brenda Timms), and my sister (Tracy Burgher).  I am also the first to admit that there have been so many other moms that have greatly influenced the person that I have become, but these three are the ones that were pioneers to me - showing me how to survive against all odds and how to persevere against life's many obstacles.   Please listen in to hear more about how these three individuals have helped me develop those intangible qualitied I will need to achieve the success that I have outlined in both my personal and professional life.

Chris Massey recently sat down with Software Engineer/Entrepreneur Marcus Egan to discuss the importance of Technology Literacy, his passion for Fashion, LookLive.com and MORE!!! Background Music By: Doc Illingsworth Song: "Vanilla Sky" By Big K.R.I.T.

Show Notes: http://bit.ly/29z6vZj This week's construction tech news with James Benham (@jamesmbenham), Rob McKinney (@conappguru) and Josh Bone (@bim2thebone) Featuring Construction Tech News of the Week including:- The 2016 JBKnowledge Construction Technology Survey Launch- ConTechTrio podcast awarded @ConstrJunkie “Best Construction Podcast of 2016”- World's first “Curve Appeal” freeform 3D-printed house.- @AECOM & @TrimbleCorpNews real-world application of Microsoft's HoloLens - @Autodesk acquiring Cadsoft Computer GmbH- Twitter's new AR/VR team- And much more!Interview about the Technology Literacy in construction with guest @jsample81620, IT Director at the @GallegosCorp. Follow #ConTechTrio on social media for more updates and to join the conversation!Listen to the show at http://jbknowledge.com/contechtrio Powered by JBKnowledge. Learn more at http://jbknowledge.com or follow @JBKnowledge on Twitter.

Have you recently purchased a new desktop or laptop?  Are you a new or beginner user of Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word,  PowerPoint, Outlook?  Are you looking to enhance your job search opportunities, but have limited knowledge or experience using computers?  Using Microsoft Office Suite applications?   If you answered YES to any of these questions, then call in to this LIVE Call-In TABRadio Broadcast. Live Talk is a TABRadio broadcast live call-in show created for YOU, the listener, to ask questions about technology and computers. These broadcasts are designed to help listeners take the first step in overcoming their anxiety and fear of technology and computers en route to becoming more efficient, effective and productive users of technology and computers.  Here the only "bad" question is the question that is never asked and keeps you from moving on to accomplishing the goals that have been set. **This is a special broadcast since it is the first event scheduled during TABWeek; six days [7/12/15-7/17/15] of FREE webinars designed to provide novice and beginner users with motivation and inspiration to begin incorporating technology and computers as tools to assist with achieving personal, professional and/or academic goals and to eventually become more efficient, effective and productive users of technology. Learn about technology and computers from Troy A. Burgher, a Microsoft Certified Professional, with over 20+ years of experience teaching and developing classes and course materials on Basic Technology and Computer Literacy for novice and beginner users.    

Live Talk is a TABRadio broadcast call-in show where you the listener can ask questions about technology and computers. These broadcasts are designed to help listeners overcome their anxirety with technology and computers in route to becoming more efficient, effective and productive users of technology and computers.  Here the only "bad" question is the question that is never asked and keeps you from moving on to accomplishing the goals that have been set. No scripts. No pitches. And no commercials! Just 30 minutes dedicated to taking listener questions, LIVE on the Internet! Learn about technology and computers from Troy A. Burgher, a Microsoft Certified Professional, with over 20+ years of experience teaching and developing classes and course materials on Basic Technology and Computer Literacy for novice and beginner users.   Have you recently purchased a new desktop or laptop?  Are you a new or beginner user of Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word,  PowerPoint, Outlook?  Are you looking to enhance your job search opportunities, but have limited knowledge or experience using computers?  Using Microsoft Office Suite applications?   If you answered YES to any of these questions, then call in to my LIVE TABRadio broadcast Sunday, 5/31/2015, at 3:00 PM [EST].

I am changing the format of my monthly TABRadio broadcasts to a live call-in show where you the listener can ask questions about technology and computers.  My broadcast is designed to help you become more efficient, effective and productive users of technology and computers by overcoming whatever anxiety keeps you from doing so.  Here the only "bad" question is the question that is never asked and keeps you from moving on to accomplishing the goals that have been set. No scripts. No pitches. And no commercials! Just 30 minutes dedicated to taking listener questions, LIVE on the Internet! Learn about technology and computers from Troy A. Burgher, a Microsoft Certified Professional, with over 20+ years of experience teaching and developing classes and course materials on Basic Technology and Computer Literacy for novice and beginner users.   Have you recently purchased a new desktop or laptop?  Are you a new or beginner user of Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word,  PowerPoint, Outlook?  Are you looking to enhance your job search opportunities, but have limited knowledge or experience using computers?  Using Microsoft Office Suite applications?  If you answered YES to any of these questions, then call in to my LIVE TABRadio broadcast this coming Sunday [4/26/15] at 3:00 PM [EST].

Join me as I discuss the importance of technology and computer literacy for today’s student especially in online learning environments.  This particular topic is very special to me as my wife, Renee Burgher, has returned to college and currently attends Phoenix University in pursuit of her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.  All of the academic projects and assignments she submits for grading are completed using either Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint or Microsoft OneNote; learn how she uses the other applications to stay organized and manage the academic part of her life. Listen in so you will know how to maximize the use of these tools, whether for yourself or for a significant other, to ensure academic success.

Please join me as I share the results of my professional quest to research the importance of technology and computer literacy for entrepreneurs and new small business owners.  As a solo-preneur myself I have truly benefited from maximizing the benefits of technology and computers when it comes to equalizing the playing field with my competition. As a result of this journey, I have re-focused my training & consulting efforts to educate entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to become more efficient, effective and productive users of technology with a strong focus on the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.  After-all, how can you ignore this statistic….according to Microsoft, 1.1 billion people (or 1 in 7 people on the planet) use Microsoft Office.  I am quite sure that a significant percentage of these users includes entrepreneurs & start-up small business owners.  If you currently use Microsoft Office or have been thinking about purchasing the suite of applications, then you don’t’ want to miss this broadcast on learning more about how Microsoft Office Suite applications can be applied to your business!

Since January of 2014, I have gone on a personal and professional quest to research the importance of technology literacy in the workplace...and it truly amazes me how individuals today still take for granted the importance and necessity of technology literacy skills in the workplace. I came across article after article about the importance of being computer literate in the workplace, the importance of basic computer skills and the importance of computers skills as an office professional.  Therefore I am re-focusing my training & consulting efforts to educate individuals on how to become more efficient, effective and productive users of technology with a strong focus on the Microsoft Office Suite applications.  After-all, how can you ignore this statistic….according to Microsoft, 1.1 billion people (or 1 in 7 people on the planet) use Microsoft Office.  Today’s broadcast will discuss how the very applications that sit on desktops at many places of work offer individuals more options and a greater ability to become successful employees in the workplace…the catch is enhance one’s technology skill sets, identify the issues and obstacles they face, and to begin integrating these new skills sets with the experience each individual possesses to minimize, if not, eliminate these obstacles. I am starting with the workplace during this broadcast and I will discuss how to achieve e-squared-p at home, professionally, and academically on future broadcasts.  So stop by my web site, www.tabtraining.com, or lookup TABRadio here on BlogTalkRadio.

Often times we take for granted just how important technology literacy is in our personal, professional and academic lives. For example, I am a diabetic and therefore it is very important for me to monitor my glucose levels; I use Microsoft Excel to track my glucose readings, the times at which I take my glucose readings, the food that I have eaten that day and I also track the highs, lows and averages for the week.  I even have charts and graphs to display trends in a pictorial way.  Tracking this information allows me to make any necessary changes to my diet, exercise routine and the occasional treat - a piece of "real" lemon cake (not sugar free). That is just one of many ways that I use technology to help me on a personal level.  It is only through knowing about Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets that I would have known to use this program to help me with my health. Listen in to learn more about the different Microsoft Office Suite applications (that you probably already have on your computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone) and some of the ways you can use them personally, professionally and academically.

Join me as I discuss how I plan to initiate the "Technology Literacy Movement" locally within areas of Concord & Charlotte (NC).  The plan will consist of workshops, webinars and training sessions offered through local community-based organizations.  Social media will be a main ingredeient to reaching an even larger audience while adding the ability for interaction with those interested in joining this movement.

This is the first broadcast of the 2014 by Troy A. Burgher, owner of TAB Training & Consulting, as he outlines the services offered by his business and the direct connection to the movement that he will embark on in 2014; a "Back to the Basics - Technology Literacy MOVEMENT."  Mr. Burgher understands that such a movement will take more that himself (and his business) to get started...therefore he will be building partnerships with other individuals, business owners and organizations that also believe that technology literacy is key to personal, academic and business success.

Today’s broadcast is a 10-month recap of services and events sponsored, facilitated or implemented by TAB Training & Consulting, LLC toward promoting the mission of bridging the technology literacy gap in the city of Concord (NC).  The January 20th TABRadio broadcast of this year was the kickoff broadcast and I wanted to do a recap on what has happened since that day. While society is truly fortunate to possess new technologies that did not exist 10-20 years ago; there still seems to be a large disparity between those that have access and can maximize the benefits of such technological advancement to achieve academic, personal, and professional success versus those that do not have the same access to technology.  However, I want to point out a shift in the Paradigm regarding how we define the word “access” when it comes to technology literacy (more to come about this shift during the broadcast). During this broadcast I will share my personal experiences from the past 10 months that strongly point to the importance of technology literacy at home, in the workplace and in the community.  Today’s broadcast will be one of many efforts taken on by TAB Training & Consulting, LLC as a vehicle for bridging the technology literacy gap that exists in technologically challenged communities (more on that new “category” in the broadcast). Join me and listen in on what I have learned this year and for my suggestions on how to continue the momentum that has been created here in Concord, NC that can be replicated in any other technologically-challenged community in the US.  Join me as I plan for a 2014 campaign designed to make great strides in your academic, personal and professional lives by increasing your knowledge of computer and technology literacy.

Are you overwhelmed by computers and technology?  I will provide the three simple steps on how to use technology to get over that anxiety!  I’ll share with you one example on the secret to working with numbers and how to use technology (the cause of most anxiety) to overcome the very obstacle that stands in your way to success.  Imagine that!  Don’t we go to the doctor when we are not feeling well to get a shot of medicine that contains a variation of the very same thing that made us sick in the first place?  With that tidbit of information I hope you will join me Sunday afternoon for what I think will be a very interesting discussion on how to overcome computer and technology anxiety. 

This is our second 2013 broadcast promoting our efforts to bridge the technology literacy gap that still exists in everyday life.  During this episode I will further examine the importance of technology literacy in school, at home, and in the workplace.  This broadcast is one of many efforts taken on by TAB Training & Consulting, LLC in 2013 to assist individuals in developing their human capital through technology literacy.  Join us and listen in on ways where you can begin to make great strides in your academic, personal and professional lives by increasing your knowledge of computer and technology literacy.

This is our kickoff broadcast promoting our efforts to bridge the technology literacy gap that still exists in everyday life.  While we are more fortunate to possess new technologies that did not exist 10-20 years ago; there still seems to be a large disparity between those that have access and those that maximize the benefits of such technological tools to achieve academic, personal, and professional success. During this episode I examine the importance of technology literacy in school, at home, and in the workplace.  This broadcast is one of many efforts taken on by TAB Training & Consulting, LLC in 2013 to assist individuals in developing their human capital through technology literacy.  Join us and listen in on ways where you can begin to make great strides in your academic, personal and professional lives by increasing your knowledge of computer and technology literacy

Technological literacy is defined as being able to use, manage and understand technology.  Using technology is being successful in the operation of equipment, knowing the components of the existing system and how the system behaves.  Managing technology is ensuring that all activities are efficient and appropriate.  Understanding technology involves the ability to synthesize information through new insights.  Let's explore how using, managing and understanding technology is an important element in achieving professional, personal and academic success in our life.

Tiers of 8th Grade Technology Literacy Indicators - with examples

 Technology literacy is not just about knowing computers, the Internet or how to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and email management programs. Fundamentally, it is productively, efficiently and effectively using computer and information systems to meet productive goals in a competitive environment. It is also instrumental in developing one's human capital toward self-sufficiency.  Technology literacy can also be defined as the ability to use, manage, and problem solve using technology.  Listen in to learn more about the importance of technology literacy in your lives.

Do you know the difference?  Do you consider yourself to be technology literate?  Do you consider yourself to be technologically capable?  Are you both?  Listen in to get teh answers and then judge for yourself...you may just find out a few things that will help you increase your "Human Capital!"

What are some ways to increase your employment opportunities, especially if you need to enhance your technology skills sets. We will discuss ways of using Microsoft Office Suite applications to accomplish a few of these concepts.

Discussion on the importance of Information and Technology Literacy. The Digital Divide is no longer about having access to technology instead it is the effective efficient and productive use of technology. Listen to our show...