Almost one hundred showed up for this years "Tech Expo 2017"! The speakers did an awesome job presenting the skills needed to work for their company. In addition, 13 local companies hosted tables. Each company shared with students the opportunities they have to offer, such as, internships and future job opportunities. What Now? Students should follow up with any and all contacts you made. In addition, make sure and register for the courses at Rock Valley College that will help you obtain the needed skills. Visit here for course lists. New Mobile App Development Certificate Professor Konkol and the CIS Division of Rock Valley College is proud to announce the recently approved Mobile Application Development Certificate! This certificate prepares the student for a career as a mobile application developer. Course Sequence: CIS170 Programming Logic & Design CIS280 Programming iOS Apple Mobile Devices (Fall only) CIS245 Programming Android for Mobile Devices (Spring only) Questions? email Professor Konkol c.konkol@rockvalleycollege.edu New Network Technician Certificate Professor Stephanie Wascher and the CIS division is proud to announce the new Network Technician Certificate! This certificate prepares the student for a career as a network technician. Course Sequence: CIS 102 PCT 110 PCT 262 (Spring only) PCT 270 (Fall only) Thank you! "This event took a team of individuals to make successful! I would like to thank the CIS Faculty, RVC Maintenance, RVC Video and Sound guys for all your hard work to help put this together. I would like also thank President Doug Jensen and our Dean Sharon Jacobsen for their support! Last, but not least, I would like to thanks the companies who took time out of their day to inspire and encourage our students." - Professor Chuck Konkol Below are the companies that helped make this years Tech Expo a success! Sue Maragi, RVC Bookstore | rvc.bncollege.com Tracey Bell, Rockford Housing Authority | rockfordha.org Sam Basile, TREKK Design | trekk.com Phil Fonfara, Gener8tor | gener8tor.com Meagan Schaeffer, WorkPlace | workplacesearch.com Jeff Jinkins, Rockford Park District | rockfordparkdistrict.org Bob Bisconti, Bisconti Computers | bisconticomputers.com Andrea Nyberg, Ticomix | ticomix.com John Belich, Belich Solutions | belichsolutions.com Mike Broski, Entre' Computers | entrerock.com Ryan Sutherland, Aerotek | aerotek.com Russ Dulaney, Dulaney Drafting & Designs | dulaneydraftinganddesign.com Joe Granneman, Illumination | illumination.io Already Planning for Tech Expo 2018!
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Mini Maker Faire 2017Calling all tech enthusiasts, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science club members, authors, artists, students, entrepreneurs, crafter, and makers of any kind—join us this November for the 3rd annual Mini Maker Faire! Rock Valley College TableProfessor Chuck Konkol and a group of RVC students will host a table from Noon-2pm both days. Professor Konkol and his students with showcase "Learning Code with Ozobots". Save the DatePlace\Dates: Barnes & Noble at Cherryvalle Mall | November 11&12 from Noon-4pm
000111006th & 7th graders learned what binary code is and how computers function in a binary world. ActivityStudents converted their initials to binary code and then created a bracelet using white for 0’s and black for 1’s. Thanks to RVC student for helping!Thanks to RVC student, Andrew Garrican, for showing up today to help on his day off! The students loved working with Andrew and I think he has a good time as well. PhotosVideosProfessor Chuck Konkol has been asked to host an Hour of Code session at Spectrum Progressive School in December 2017. All students will have Chromebooks to complete the workshop! Around 30 5th – 8th graders will attend the #RVCHourofCode workshop along with Spectrum teachers. Hey Spectrum, get ready to get your code on!
Learn Code with MinecraftAttendees used the #1 game to learn how to code Alex and Steve to move around the Minecraft world. Students learn basic coding logic, if statements, do loops and iterations! RSVPRegister for November and December Hour of Code events here.
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