Geeks Bearing Gifts: Unwrapping New Technology Trends

by Robb Mackes / 29 November 2013 / No Comments

Presenter:   Missy Harvey, Technology & Communication Coordinator, NN/LM MAR

Dates / Time:   December 9 and 11, 2013 / 10 – 11:30 am (ET)

Where:  Online

Register:  http://nnlm.gov/mar/training/register.html?schedule_id=2583

NOTE:  Registration priority will be given to HSLANJ members first.  If there is enough room, we will open the class to others.

Summary:  Audience:  Health Professionals, Information Professionals

This class is a fun, fast-paced, and informative update on today’s hottest technology trends.  Content will be presented with a “can-do” focus intended to encourage participants to investigate at least one technology for implementation in their institution.  Course structure will include brief vignettes and demonstrations of a wide variety of technologies.  The topics to be covered include QR Codes, Cloud Computing, Near Field Communications (NFC), Augmented Reality (AR) and privacy and security issues, including Mozilla’s new Lighthouse feature.   (4 MLA CE)