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Technology Initiative &
eLearning Center
Emerging Technologies
 For those of us that like to stay ahead of the curve, you now
have a friend to talk to. Technology is changing so quickly and
the capabilities of wireless devices seem to be touching every
aspect of what we do in real estate. The CE and Non-CE courses
in this theme are designed to challenge individuals to think
about how to stay ahead of the curve without buying into fads.
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... Course Descriptions
GPS, What the Heck Is It?
This is a basic two hour non-ce course that looks
at how Global Positioning has changed the way in which we work, play and travel.
Participants will learn the basics of how GPS works and the questions you should
ask yourself before you purchase an installed unit in your automobile or a
mobile unit. The course also examines how GPS and mapping can be integrated for
caravans, buyer’s tours, etc.
The House of the Future Is Here Today
This course is offered as a two hour non-ce course and a 3 hour CE
course. The class is designed and oriented towards
emerging technologies that make homes smarter and more
efficient. This technology then can be applied to
renovations or older homes as well and it can present a
problem when a Realtor® is unfamiliar with the technology
that is in the home and how it relates to cost,
efficiencies, connectivity and entertainment. This course
is designed to illustrate this new technology and learn
how to market it appropriately.
Microsoft Office 2007, Is It Time to Upgrade?
This is an intermediate course that explores the
difference between Office 2003 and the various versions of
Office 2003 and Office 2007 and the versions it has to
offer. The course is geared towards discovering when the
“tipping point” for upgrading is. This course is a must
for anyone interested in upgrading or thinking of buying a
new pc or laptop. The course is primarily moderator lead
with a Q&A period and visual examples of the difference
between the two office versions offered as resource
material.
Microsoft Vista- Is It Time to Upgrade?
This is an intermediate course that is designed to
provide the participants with all the information they
need in order to make a well-informed decision regarding
whether it is time to upgrade to Microsoft’s new
operating system. This course also allows plenty of time
for Questions and Answers and sometimes guides the
course in new directions. This is a must take course as
Vista is currently being heavily advertised by both
computer manufacturers as well as Microsoft.
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