Authentic assessments require the transfer of knowledge and skills into real-world situations to both measure and motivate student learning. When students are bored with the work they are asked to do, they superficially read texts, casually execute procedures, and cursorily explain their thinking. If students do not experience flow and do not regularly work in the zone of proximal development, they become acculturated to boredom and overwhelme...

Join Deltek and TechAmerica for the 7th Annual California State Technology Executive Seminar featuring California’s top technology leaders. This seminar is an opportunity for members of the technology vendor community to network with peers and interact with state executives. Key California government officials will discuss the transformation of IT in California: Christy Quinlan Acting Secretary of California Technology California Techno...

Come With Questions. Leave With Actionable, Reliable Information. Doing business with U.S. Government agencies is a primary marketplace for many companies and a tempting sea of business opportunity for thousands of others.The potential returns include business deals measured in billions of dollars, engagements lasting several years, and annual business growth of 300% and more for top performers. However, the entrance criteria includes taking o...

The ADVANCE Institutional Transformation (IT) program provides funding for universities and colleges to address cultural and organizational barriers to the participation and advancement of women in STEM academic careers. IT proposals are five-year, comprehensive, institution-wide projects. The IT Catalyst proposals are two-year projects aimed at providing historically under-resourced institutions with opportunities to undergo planning activiti...

The Federal Contractors Roundtable provides a highly-relevant forum where business leaders and industry professionals can discuss current and upcoming legislative, agency-specific policy and regulatory changes impacting how they find and win government sector business. This open discussion forum focuses on the current challenges of running a B2G business and finding and winning B2G business. The goal of each roundtable is to leverage the group...

Upcoming FLC Annual Conferences: August 11-13, 2011 - World Center Marriott, Orlando August 23-25, 2012 - Westin Diplomat, Hollywood FLC Annual Conference The Florida League of Cities annual conference is held each August in various locations throughout the state. Approximately 1,000 city officials from across Florida attend this meeting to share ideas, attend educational workshops and sessions, discuss strategies for Florida’s future,...

Introduction/Seminar Objectives In most countries throughout the world, interest in the safety of dams has risen significantly in recent years. Aging dams, new hydrologic information, and population growth in floodplain areas downstream from dams has resulted in an increased emphasis on dam safety evaluation, as well as operation and maintenance related to the safety of dams. Those responsible for the safety of existing dams must implement pol...

Please join Adobe on Tuesday, August 23, for an engaging seminar on how your agency can leverage Adobe Connect to communicate instantly and deliver rich and engaging eLearning content. Adobe Connect removes the traditional technology barriers of web communications and eLearning, which allow agencies to train and communicate instantly. Adobe Connect is based on the Adobe Flash® Player, which is already installed on 98% of Internet-connecte...

Is your agency looking to improve the way your people work together? Are you hoping to improve communications, reduce the time it takes to get answers and help people connect with colleagues that can help them be successful? If so, please join us for a free live event where you can hear from your peers how Socialtext can help, while enjoying delicious food and complimentary beverages.

For more info or to register, please contact Vaune Marino at 410-535-3861 govconectx@hughes.net www.govconectx.net GSA, USAF, NAVY, HUD, HHS, NSA & More on board! The Department of Energy is pleased to announce that they are a Cosponsor at Showcase Expo and MatchMaker: August 19, 2011 Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW Washington DC, 20024 As Cosponsor, the Department of Energy will provide the Keynote Speaker. The Department of Energy (...