The Growing Uses of Drones in the Workplace

Isaac Dayley on Jun 20, 2022 8:58:00 AM

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Drones are becoming a more common occurrence in life. Perhaps you’ve seen one fly overhead at a park or flown one yourself. They can be entertaining to watch and pilot for recreational use.

Concurrently, drones are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace as well. As the technology continues to evolve, businesses and employers are utilizing drones to help streamline processes, provide increased safety, and make jobs easier.

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Regarding Social Media in the Classroom

Isaac Dayley on Sep 20, 2021 9:43:00 AM

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Conversation around social media just a decade ago looked very different from today. Whereas before, this article might have started with a discussion of how fast social media use was growing, it now has to acknowledge how widespread it is (seven-in-ten adult Americans use it). Where once social media was nothing more than a new fad, it has now become a regular part of our daily lives.

So rather than bemoan how social media has taken over, we can instead learn how to utilize it better. Starting with its use in the classroom.

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Upgrading your PC? Things To Keep In Mind While Shopping

Sammy Rich on Mar 29, 2021 10:30:00 AM

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One of CEWT’s most popular articles is almost six years old now, and it still receives thousands of hits this long afterwards!

The article lays out some of the reasons why you should consider getting a gaming laptop for your work-- even if you aren’t a gamer.

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ESTEC Receives $10,000 Grant from Bayer Fund

ISU CEWT on Jun 15, 2020 10:36:00 AM

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[POCATELLO, ID / 8 JUNE 2020] – Idaho State University’s College of Technology announced today it received a grant for $10,000 from Bayer Fund, which will be used to support their upcoming online Ignite Their Future STEM summer camp.

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Students to Learn, Build, and Play in Online STEM Summer Camp

Sammy Rich on Jun 1, 2020 11:38:21 AM

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In July, students through 5th grade up to 12th grade will have the opportunity to attend an online STEM Summer Camp.

Hosted by Idaho State University’s Energy Systems Technology & Education Center (ESTEC), these camps focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (otherwise known as STEM) and help ignite a passion for these subjects through hands-on activities.

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ISU CEWT to Host Upcoming Lunch and Learn Via Zoom

Sammy Rich on May 18, 2020 11:40:31 AM

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On May 20, Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training will be conducting its most recent Lunch and Learn event online.

“Lunch and Learn is just what it sounds like,” said Scott Stephens, CEWT’s Business Consultant. “People gather for lunch and learn about a certain topic. The idea is most people take a lunch break and so why not spend it learning something with others.”

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Zooming with Family

Brenna Hassing on Apr 13, 2020 11:00:00 AM

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Social distancing has made more and more people turn to video conferencing services like Zoom to stay connected with work and schools, and even friends and family.

Recently, my Aunt that is a teacher invited the family (of over 50+ people) to a Zoom meeting. Her reasoning for doing so was to see how everyone is doing during these trying times and to test out Zoom before using it with her students as her school system moves to online instruction.

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Phishing for Funds: Staying Safe in the Digital World

Sammy Rich on Mar 23, 2020 9:00:00 AM

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As the internet evolves, as do the practices of scammers utilizing it to trick you out of your money.

Since 2018, there has been a rise in people receiving phone calls or pop-up ads from imposters pretending to be the IRS or debt collectors, or even technical support trying to fix your computer. They will then ask you to visit a popular grocery store and buy prepaid gift cards as a form of payment.

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Hi-Fi or Wi-Fi?

Sammy Rich on Feb 17, 2020 8:45:00 AM

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An analog audio setup brings with it nostalgia. Pulling the vinyl out of its sleeve, being careful not to touch the grooves, gently cleaning dust off its surface, setting it on the turntable and placing the needle on its edge, then adjusting the levels until the sound is crisp, deep, and crystal clear-- all of this culminates an experience that is long-lost in an age that prefers convenient over complicated.

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Most Memorable Tech of the 2010's

Sammy Rich on Jan 20, 2020 9:30:00 AM

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There is a lot that could be said about the 2010’s. Above all else, though, this decade has shown the way technology has become so inter-woven in our society that it is near impossible to separate the two.

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