Attendance includes access to the Virtual Academy Conference for information on activities and sessions in the virtual environment visit the Virtual Conference page.
| Monday, August 9 | ||
| Time | Description | |
| 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm | Computer Forensics Route Redistribution Using Variable Manager in Packet Tracer Activity Wizard Introduction to SSL VPNs |
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| 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | BREAK | |
| 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm | Virtualization in the Classroom Voice, QoS, and Other New Protocols in Packet Tracer Teaching VLSM
Marketing Your Academy in Tough Times: Simple Steps and Hints to Increase Enrollment and Retain Students in Your Academy |
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| 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm | BREAK | |
| 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm | REGISTRATION | |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Welcome Reception | |
| Wednesday, August 11 | ||
| Time | Description | |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | BREAKFAST |
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| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | The BIG Picture Approach to Teaching the CCNA Exploration Wireless Use of Games with CCNA Discovery Courses to Teach Technology-based Entrepreneurial Skills CCNA Security IPv6 Survival Kit |
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| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | BREAK | |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Engaging Students Through Competitions, Games, and Social Media CCNP v6 Cisco Learning Network: What Is It? Alternative CCNA Lab Configurations |
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| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | LUNCH | |
| 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm; | Benefits of Using NETLAB in Teaching CCNA Security Strategies for Upgrading IOS Software Wireshark and Wireless Using Packet Tracer in ITE PC v4.1 |
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| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | BREAK | |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Q&A and Close | |
Academy Conference 2010
Santa Barbara City College
August 9 - 11, 2010
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394
805-965-0581
Campus Info
Hotel Information
Fess Parker's Doubletree
633 East Cabrillo Blvd
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
www.fpdtr.com
You will be able to reserve your hotel accommodations for the Academy Conference 2010 by clicking on Register Now on this website in March. By reserving your hotel room through this registration site, you are eligible for the special government room rate of $189 US plus tax per night (Single or Double occupancy) over the conference dates. This special rate is only guaranteed to be available if you reserve by July 19, 2010.
Please do not call the hotel directly as a block of rooms is being held for our attendees at this location. Remember you will be able to reserve your lodging option once registration opens on this Web site in March.
Please join us for the following special events during Academy Conference 2010 at Santa Barbara, CA. Each of the events below is included in the cost of your registration fee!
WELCOME RECEPTION
Monday, August 9 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Unwind from your travel day right in the comfort of your own hotel
Come and greet old friends and make new friends as we share informal time together over good food and drink at the Fess Parker Doubletree Resort. The menu will include a selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and "heavy hors d' oeuvres".
"Guest Passes" for this event will be available for purchase on site, during registration, for $20 pp.
APPRECIATION EVENT
Tuesday, August 10 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Join us on Safari at the famous Santa Barbara Zoo!
With its exotic gardens, majestic ocean view, and its diverse animal collection, the Santa Barbara Zoo is the ideal setting for our Appreciation Event. Full dinner will be served with a selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
"Guest Passes" for this event will be available for purchase on site, during registration, for $30 pp.
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Government is making education a priority as a leading factor for local and long-term economic stability. With a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as the driving force for future innovation, the demand for 21st century job skills continues to grow. As a result, Information Communication Technology (ICT) careers are topping the lists of fastest growing occupations.
We can help you prepare with technology curricula that combines face-to-face teaching with online content, hands-on labs, and soft skills such as teamwork and career planning. Our curricula is licensed at no cost to nonprofits, equipment is provided at large discounts, and facilities for instructor training and preparedness are available.
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Academic Standards Tools
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Networking Academy develops innovative public-private partnerships with organizations such as businesses, education, nonprofits and government to increase access to education and career opportunities that promote individual and socioeconomic development.
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You can help in the development of the future workforce and strengthen your competitiveness along the way by partnering with Cisco Networking Academy to prepare and employ ICT graduates.
More Info
- Networking Academy Education Brochure (PDF)
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Success Stories
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- Invest to Educate (3 min 36 sec)
- Architects of Tomorrow (4 min 28 sec)
- Academy Students Wire WorldSkills 2009 (4 min 57 sec)
- From Dropout to Success: Dustin's Story (4 min 8 sec)
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