Portland Program
February 7, 2007

Technology Competencies for Both Geeks and Mere Mortals
Aaron Munter

Materials for Today's Event

Please click here for a link to all the materials Aaron will discuss at the event.

Who Should Attend
Any T&D professional who wants to educate themselves a little more about technology and trends.

Overview

Everyone's talking e-learning, and some are even doing it. But the target's always shifting -- how do we stay abreast of what's current and what's coming in technology, and how much do we really need to know? At this session, gain some insights into where best to monitor the techno-landscape, even if you don't own a pocket protector!

Outcomes

• Get some insights into current and emerging technology trends
• Explore how these trends impact workplace learning and performance
• Take away resources for staying abreast of technologies, even with little time

Aaron Munter, is a self-proclaimed gearhead who also is the Executive Director for OETC. Aaron has helped lead the Chapter's technology-based initiatives as well as being the driving force behind the Chapter's Podcasts. He is extremely witty and well versed in the issues surrounding technology.

Come hear a lively and entertaining presentation about what's new in the area and how it impacts the training and development field.

Alignment with National ASTD Competency Model

Foundation	Influencing Stakeholders Analyzing Needs Thinking Strategically Demonstrating Adaptability
Focus	Designing Learning Managing the Learning Function
Successful Execution	Learning Strategist

Speaker

Aaron Munter
Executive Director
OETC
Wilsonville, OR
aaron@oetc.org

Currently, Aaron is the executive director of the Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum, a regional collection of school districts and universities across the Western U.S. At OETC, he works with the technology industry and with educators to help them work together to benefit teaching and learning.

Through the end of 2002, he served as Director of School Finance, Data and Analysis for the State of Oregon. In that capacity, he managed the web-based training functions of the state’s education agency as well as a statewide staff development program oriented toward over 55,000 education staff statewide. He is an adjunct professor in Portland State University’s Training Certification program, teaching a course in the development of multimedia and web-based training.

Aaron holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Portland State University. Beyond his professional life, he serves on several boards, including the ASTD Leadership Development Team, the Association of Computing Professionals in Education, and recently wrapped up a stint as Past President of the Cascadia Chapter of ASTD.

He lives in Aloha, Oregon with his family.

Details

Date	Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Time	5:30 pm	Registration, Check In and Networking
	6 - 7:456 pm	Program
Location	Ambridge Events Center 300 NE Multnomah Portland, Oregon 97232 To find the bus or MAX route from your location, click here. For directions from your specific location, please use a mapping web site like MapQuest or Google Maps.
Parking	Parking is free in the Ambridge parking lot.
Refreshments	Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost	Chapter Members	$25 by 5 pm on Jan 31 $35 after Jan 31
	Others	$35 by 5 pm on Jan 31 $45 after Jan 31
Sponsor	Our thanks to PSU for sponsoring this event, including the venue and refreshments.
Reasonable Accommodation	ASTD-Cascadia Chapter is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all its functions. The Ambridge Event Center is ADA compliant. If additional accommodations are needed, please let us know as far ahead as possible before an event.
Cancellation Policy	To receive a refund, a written request (email is preferred) before the early bird registration date (listed above) must be received in the ASTD office. Refunds are not given after the early bird registration date.
To Register	Registration available at the door.

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