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July

7/11 - Case Closed! Applied Technologies' 16th Annual Summer Workshop Deemed a Success!
7/2 - Customer Appreciates Commitment and Support

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Case Closed! Applied Technologies' 16th Annual Summer Workshop Deemed a Success!
July 11, 2008

"Best workshop I've ever been to.  Staff was very helpful and welcoming."

"I had a great time.  Enjoyed the workshop and can/will utilize the lessons learned."

"Super job on your preparation and the friendly 'can-do' attitudes and professionalism of all at Learning Labs and Applied Technologies.  Thanks!"

"I thought that using 'fun' projects alternating with class instruction was excellent.  The networking with other teachers was wonderful!  I learned a tremendous amount of information.  This is the best in-service I ever attended!"

Those were just some of the comments from this year's workshop attendees (some of whom traveled from as far away as Indiana and Washington state).

This year's Summer Workshop focused on forensic investigations.  Using technologies and activities in CPUs such as GPS, Forensics, Polymer Science and Plastics, Digital Photography, and more, the attendees were put into groups and given the task of determining who was responsible for causing a sickness at a local (fictional) apartment complex.  After they analyzed water samples collected by the CDC, they discover that the building has burned down.  Was it an accident?  If not, who's responsible and why?

After a presentation by real police officers about working a crime scene, the teams were given GPS coordinates to locate a scene where evidence (including a boot print, bloody cloth and wire strippers, and a thumb drive) had been dropped.  Once the scene had been processed (including making a plaster form of the boot print), the teams returned to the office building to further investigate the evidence.  They analyzed the blood from the cloth and wire strippers, fingerprints from a glass recovered at another scene, and the data on the thumb drive.  They also used the Applied Technologies vacuum former to pull an impression of the boot print mold.

Once all of the evidence had been analyzed, the teams had to prepare presentations to show what they found.

During this entire process, the attendees sat in on classes to learn how to create computer-based tests with Test Author's Toolbox, create and edit multimedia lessons using Media Cruiser, and manage a modular lab with Carousel Plus.

And of course the participants were treated to a real Southern bar-b-que at the home of Learning Labs/Applied Technologies President & CEO David Richardson.

View of photo gallery of the week's activities.

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Customer Appreciates Commitment and Support
July 2, 2008

Schewanda W. Guyton, the Explorations in Technology Instructor at Lindley Middle School in Mableton, GA, recently sent an email to Learning Labs, Inc. President and CEO David Richardson thanking the company, and specifically our field technicians, for a great school year. Here's the email:

Good Morning David,

As I prepare for the upcoming school year, I am reflecting on the wonderful and productive past year that I experienced.  My successful year is primarily due to the follow through on the commitment that you made to all of us during last summer's training.  You made a commitment to provide your service and assistance in whatever possible way to help ensure that the Explorations in Technology programs at our respective schools run smoothly.

I would like to thank you and your entire staff for the support you provide Lindley Middle School.  I want to especially thank your technicians, Carl and Paul for their patience!  They always provide courteous and professional service, helpful suggestions, and without hesitation, on the spot training.  Those guys keep a pleasant smile and offer kind words even when they setup for an installation and then, have to un-setup, and make additional trips just to get the job done right!

I am proud to say that Lindley hosted a fall and spring Family Explorations in Technology Night.  During these occasions, our students showcase their skills and talents using the CPU modules and related equipment that you kept optimally operating and functioning all school year.  Our students beamed with pride as they took their parents/guardians on a technological exploration in Rm. 428.  The parents/guardians were impressed, enjoyed themselves tremendously and learned so much about the real world technology that their children study.

I would be remiss if I did not mention how grateful I am to Elaine Shapow, my wonderful and insightful supervisor who makes things happen!  I cannot wait to see what she has planned for this school year.

Again, I sincerely thank you and your entire staff for the excellent service and assistance you provided throughout the school year.  I am looking forward to continuing our relationship; especially since I know how deeply committed you are to the education of our students.

Sincerely,

Schewanda W. Guyton
Explorations in Technology Instructor
Lindley Middle School
schewanda.guyton@cobbk12.org

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June

6/12 - Robotics Engineering & Engineering Design with Vex Coming Soon!

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Robotics Engineering & Engineering Design with Vex Coming Soon!
June 12, 2008

Applied Technologies' Development Department is hard at work at creating a new curriculum for robotics engineering and engineering design. Integrating the power and flexibility of Vex design kits with Pro E modeling software, this curriculum will spark your students' imagination and creativity. Applied Technologies will provide numerous projects intended to kick-start your classroom's design ideas and problem-solving skills. We invite you to contact us for more information or to offer ideas or suggestions.

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April

4/8 - Small Engines Maintenance Courseware Coming Soon!

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Small Engines Maintenance Courseware Coming Soon!
April 8, 2008

Gentlemen, start your [small] engines!

Applied Technologies is working on the development of Small Engines Maintenance, our newest PAC (Pathways for Agriscience Careers) unit.  The unit will come with two small engines, tools, videos, texts, and more.  The course will provide a solid foundation for future education in engine-based industries, including many automotive and engineering fields.

Keep checking the website for more information!

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March

3/3 - 16th Annual Summer Workshop Dates and Theme Announced!

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16th Annual Summer Workshop Dates and Theme Announced!
March 3, 2008

Who done it?  Since the butler doesn't play a role, it couldn't have been him...

For this year's summer workshop, which takes place July 8-10, Applied Technologies is featuring a role-playing project in which attendees take the part of forensic science investigators assigned to solve a mysterious disease outbreak in a local apartment building. While involved in this case, the plot thickens and the investigators must take on new crime-solving techniques to help crack the case.

Investigations include simulated blood typing, chemical testing of evidence, tracking the spread of pathogens, digital photography of the crime scene, GPS use, plastic mold creation, and desktop publishing to organize the evidence. Attendees will also be able to interact with characters involved in the case, played by Applied Technologies employees.

And as usual, we will offer classes on lab and classroom management and have a BBQ dinner at the home of Learning Labs/Applied Technologies President & CEO David Richardson.

As you can see, it would be a crime to miss this year's workshop!  So investigate your calendar to clue you in to what events you'll need to reschedule so you can attend.  We suspect you'll have a killer time, so don't cop out on us.

Register now!

Oh, and keep policing this site for more information!

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February

2/13 - Biomedical Applications: Our Newest Health Science Career Pathway Unit (CPU)!

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Biomedical Applications: Our Newest Health Science Career Pathway Unit (CPU)!
February 13, 2008

Applied Technologies is proud to announce the release of Biomedical Applications CPU, our 14th Health Science Career Pathway Unit.

The Biomedical Applications CPU involves the study of cell biology, DNA and genetics, diseases, disease treatments, transgenic technology, regenerative medicine, and several other up-and-coming scientific techniques for improving human health and quality of life.

Some of the materials that come with this CPU include:

• Genetics and cells software

• Cloning simulation

• Applied Technologies’ ELISA Simulation

• DNA information DVD

• DNA Molecular Model kit

• Size Exclusion Chromatography kit

• Genes in a Bottle kit

• DNA Necklace kit

• Strawberry DNA Extraction kit

Check out the CPU's description and objectives!

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January

1/10 - Health Science Case Study Videos!

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Health Science Case Study Videos!
January 10, 2008

Because our Health Science Education products, Foundations and, especially, Career Pathways, can be taught in a variety of ways (modular, demonstration, lock-step), we have begun doing video case studies of how teachers use our products.  The first is complete.  We visited Kandy Callaghan at Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville, FL.  We invite you now to watch the video segments on each Health Science Education product line:

• Foundations video

• Career Pathway Units video

If you would like a DVD version of these segments, please let us know and we'll be sure to get one out to you ASAP!

Also keep checking back to the site for more case studies!

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