1. The Cutting Edge

                Presenter: Mark Breslin
                                 Sponsored By: IBEW, Local 103

2. ONLINE AND BLENDED LEARNING TECHNIQUES

     Presenters: Dan Welch, Washtenaw College
                         Cathy Merkel, Registrar, United Association
The number of students participating in online learning is growing at a rate of over 25% per year. This workshop will describe reasons for this growth and explain the basic elements of an online course. Other topics will include blended courses that incorporate traditional classroom sessions with online support, and video support for distance learners such as DVD-based lectures and pod casting. College credit for apprentice programs will also be presented.  

3. UAW

     Presenter: John Morris

4.  WIND TURBINE

     Presenter: Martin Aikens, Business Agent

                       IBEW, Local 103

                      5. Wentworth Institute/Boston Carpenters Articulation Program

                                  Presenter: Joan Dolamore

                      6. Green Construction

                          Presenters: Jamie Merloni, Director of Training, New England Laborers

                                              Michael Capaldi, Apprenticeship Coordinator