Convergence Technology Center

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Convergence Technology Center

• National Science Foundation
• Advanced Technical Education (ATE) Regional Center

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Convergence Technology Center

• Three partner community colleges working together
  in the North Texas area

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Neomillennial Students

• Are digital natives who by high school have
• spent

more time playing video games

than reading books
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Neomillennial Students

• Are digital natives who by high school have
• spent

more time talking on cell phones

than reading books
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Neomillennial Students

• Are digital natives who by high school have
• spent

four times more time watching TV

than reading books
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• So we cant teach (or reach) them just with books
  and other printed materials.

and we must take the time to make education
relevant and engaging.
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Workers growing up in the 21st century will have
7 or more careers

• Therefore,
• We MUST be lifelong
• learners.

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What Is Home Technology Integration?

• Home Theater Systems
• Security Systems
• Sprinkler Systems
• Computer Networks
• Cabling of the Home
• Kitchen Integration
• VoIP
• Heating/Air
• Internet
• Cell Phones
• Lighting

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An Integrated Home
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Required Skill Set

• Data Networks
• Telephone Networks
• Home Automation Networks
• Communication Skills

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One Example of Future Job Opportunities

• Home Technology Integrator
• gtIndependent or Employed by a Company
• gtInstalls and integrates communications and
  entertainment systems in the home
• This job is likely the new entry
• level IT Job! Also note that
• this job cannot be off-shored!