Technology Training and Consulting
Blogs, wikis, RSS, social networking, virtual worlds, web design, web development, Photoshop, gadgets: What’s new in technology? What are the trends? What is Web 2.0 and what effect will it have on your business?
Pat Rapp presents lectures, workshops, hands-on training sessions and consultations that are more than an overview of “what’s next” in technology; they are an objective look at how various services can be used to enhance your business or your organization.
Programs are designed to be fun and informative, and to alleviate some of the fear and anxiety that surround new technology.
Pat has presented numerous courses for Rochester Regional Library Council, Rochester InfoCourses and at public libraries in Brockport, Fairport, Greece, and Irondequoit.
The Social Web aka “Web 2.0″
Social networking” is among the buzzwords associated with web 2.0 applications. Join us to find out what online social networking is and how you can use it. We’ll look at and talk about popular websites like Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, LinkedIn and Flickr, and we’ll also explore sites that are less well-known but very useful. Sharing information and creating communities based on user interests is a big part of the “new” web. Tap into these new tools to enhance your web presence.
Virtual Worlds
How are virtual worlds like Second Life different from video games? Why should you care about this 3D environment? How are virtual worlds affecting the direction of the web? Whether you’re looking for a broad overview or hands-on instruction, you will be fascinated by the potential of this web interface.
The Semantic Web
What is the semantic web and when can we expect to see some real changes? Find out what is being done to enhance search capabilities and how the semantic web will affect the way we share information in the very near future.
The internet giant is much more than a search box. Classes available on everything: Google Reader, Google Docs, Google Scholar, Google CodeSearch, GoogleSites, Picasa, Google Labs, Google Sketchup, Google Groups. Anything and everything – pick a Google service and Pat will show you how to use it
Preventing Painful Presentations
Don’t let your listeners die of boredom! Learn to use presentation software effectively while keeping your audience engaged. Visual elements, timing, and audience participation are key areas most people can improve on to go from flat to fabulous.
Using the Internet
A custom-made program designed to teach you to use the internet effectively for anything from buying and selling on eBay to booking your next vacation.
Step by Step Learning
Create a wiki. Start a blog. Social bookmarking. RSS feeds. Get started in these technologies quickly and painlessly.
Tech Trends “Unconference”
Wikipedia defines an unconference as “a conference where the content of the sessions is driven and created by the participants… primarily in use in the geek community.” Bring your questions, ideas, thoughts and references for a mini-unconference, or informal chat, on a technology topic pertinent to your business.
Don’t See What You’re Looking For?
Contact Pat to make arrangements for a workshop or program tailored to your needs by sending an email to
patricia [dot] rapp [at] gmail [dot] com