Join us for a series of 20-minute TEC Talk presentations on technology topics the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of the month.  This is our take on the famous "TED Talk" series only with a techy twist!  It is our hope to make the world of technology more accessible and efficient for you by helping you build your skills.

This series is co-sponsored by Naropa Alumni Relations, Career and Community Engagement, Human Resources, IT, Residence Life, and Student Leadership and Engagement.

When to be there:
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (September, October, and November)
12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. presentation, optional Q & A from 12:35 - 1:00 p.m.
Bring your lunch!

Where to go:
Naropa's newest, additional location: Water Street Building (Water Street Conference Room)
2595 Canyon Blvd
Notes:  We are on the fourth floor of the building, take the stairs or elevator to the 4th floor, and turn left. Enter the Naropa suite, and head down the hall; the Water Street Conference room will be on your left. Parking: You can use street parking on 26th, for up to two hours (note signage for details).

How to participate:
There are two ways to participate.

1) Join us in person in the beautiful Water Street Conference Room - no RSVP necessary.

OR  

2) Join us online, with Go To Meeting. RSVP is necessary for this option so you can get all the sign-in details. To register for the online meeting, please click on the red Register Now! link below.

Fall 2012: TEC Talks

Twitter: How to Tweet with the Best of Them
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
12:15 - 12:35 p.m. presentation, optional Q & A from 12:35 - 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Matt Peterson, Director of Student Leadership and Engagement / Title IX Coordinator, Naropa University

Excel: So Much More Than "SUMS"!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
12:15 - 12:35 p.m. presentation, optional Q & A from 12:35 - 1:00 p.m.
Join us to learn concrete Excel skills that will build freedom in your schedule - conditional formatting, count/countif formulas, etc.  Go beyond the simple SUMS feature and discover what you can do with Excel!
Presenter: Amy Soehngen, Residence Hall Director, Naropa University

Outlook: The Ins and Outs of This Powerful Calendaring Tool
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
12:15 - 12:35 p.m. presentation, optional Q & A from 12:35 - 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dave Edminster, Director of Information Technology, Naropa University

Blogging: Sharing Your Story
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
12:15 - 12:35 p.m. presentation, optional Q & A from 12:35 - 1:00 p.m.

We will explore blogging tools and “Best Practices,” including ways to engage community participation in online platforms. These tools can be used by nonprofits, educators, healers, storytellers, and entrepreneurs to share your story.

Presenter: Kristin Wegner, 2009 alumna of the MA Environmental Leadership program and GLOBE Project Manager at University Corporation of  Atmospheric Research (UCAR)

Prezi: PowerPoint's Cooler, Younger Sibling
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
12:15 - 12:35 p.m. presentation, optional Q & A from 12:35 - 1:00 p.m.
Learn to use Prezi, an online presentation tool, to wow your audiences instead of boring them to tears.

Presenter: Z Robison, Admissions Administrative Director, Naropa University

Writing for the Web
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
12:15 - 12:35 p.m. presentation, optional Q&A from 12:35 - 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Lisa Trank, Director of Marketing and Communications, Naropa University

Sneak Peek: Spring 2013 topics may include:

•     Email etiquette and protocol
•     MS operating systems and applications
•     Online research and citation (Zotero as one example)
•     Mindfulness and technology
•     Social media
•     Online surveys