FLATE Webinars
FLATE professional development webinars and workshops provide educators with training on ways to attract and retain students and/or understand new, complex technologies. All are free to attend and certificates of attendance for PD/CE are available upon request.
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October 8, 2024 – 3PM-4PM – Data Analytics in Manufacturing: From Data Collection to Decision Making
As modern manufacturing systems increasingly rely on data-driven decisions, the ability to accurately collect, analyze, and act on data has become more critical than ever. This webinar covers the end-to-end process of leveraging data analytics in modern manufacturing systems. Starting with data collection through advanced sensor technologies and IoT devices, state-of-the-art AI methodologies for accurate diagnostics and prognostics will be introduced. Finally, we will discuss how these insights are used to derive optimal control and maintenance strategies, minimizing downtime and maximizing system reliability.
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October 31, 2024 – 3PM-4PM – Necessary Skills Now: Resources for Integrating Employability Skills into Technical Programs
The Necessary Skills Now Network ( NSN-Network) is dedicated to facilitating collaboration between educators and employers to improve the employability skills of entry-level technicians in STEM fields. During the 23-24 academic year, several Florida Engineering Technology faculty participated in mentored cohorts to implement some of the NSN modules for employability skills in their classes. This webinar will include an overview of the NSN Network and the particular curriculum these faculty used. This introduction will be followed by a panel of Florida faculty who will share their experiences in these faculty cohorts and in their classrooms with the NSN modules. They will also share student responses to the materials and how they plan to continue using the modules to address these skills in their programs. Please join us to continue the conversation on preparing students for work.
- Hope Cotner, President and CEO CORD (Center for Occupational Research and Development)
- Marilyn Barger, Ph.D., Senior Educational Advisor, FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education System)
- Brian Bell, Professor, Biomedical Engineering Technology, St. Petersburg College
- Faith Bryant, Work Experience Coordinator, Daytona State College
- Andres Cardenas-Valencia, Faculty Electronics and Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, St. Petersburg College
- Shirley Dobbins, Program Manager and Professor, Engineering Technology, Hillsborough Community College
2024-2025 Webinars On-Demand
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August 29, 2024 – 3:30PM-4PM – Get Ready for Manufacturing Month Webinar
Join us to help inspire the next generation of students! MFG Month was created to spread the word about modern manufacturing careers by encouraging companies and educators around the nation to plan events that introduce these careers to students, parents, teachers and community leaders.
2023-2024 Webinars On-Demand
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Edge Computing- A feasible and integrated approach to collecting system data – June 2024
Leveraging the capabilities of Raspberry Pi to develop an edge computing system to demonstrate data collection and analysis.
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A universal programming approach for any make of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) – May 2024
This Webinar presents specific skills technicians must master to develop talent to translate their single PLC brand exposure and expertise to an effective way to work with any Programmable Logic Controller made anywhere in world. This approach does not depend on symbols or structure translation of a specific PLC maker to a different PLC type but does facilitate technicians’ interactions with any type of PLC that is in their manufacturing facility.
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Best Practices for Your CNC Course or Program – April 2024
Qualified CNC instructors are difficult to find and retain with most college’s pay scales. How can we fill the void? How do different teaching methods (hands-on, virtual, and hybrid) affect enrollment and student comprehension? Costs? Learn best practices for your CNC Course or Program.
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Overview of AI in Manufacturing – April 2024
AI is changing many of the common tasks performed in manufacturing. This overview shows what is being done currently in manufacturing and how AI tools make manufacturing safer and more efficient. This overview is part 1 of a series of how AI is being used.
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Overview of Teaching PLCs – Feb 2024
Overview of what you need to know in order to teach PLCs including how to set up your PLC course, download the software (AB Micro Lite) and other low-cost options for teaching PLC courses.
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Leveraging an Open Lab to Provide Greater Access for Students in Your Manufacturing Program – Feb 2024
Learn how to use an open lab concept to accommodate student work and life schedules using a competency-based hybrid, self-paced, and faculty-mentored format.
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Get Ready for Manufacturing Month – Aug 2023
2022-2023 Webinars On-Demand
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Developing Local Articulations to Increase Enrollment in College Programs
Watch Recording
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How to Create Work-based Learning Opportunities
Watch Recording
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Recruiting Strategies Best Practices
Watch Recording
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Robots for AI and Industry 4.0 Training and Demo
Watch Recording
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Creating Videos using Classroom Projects and Student Success Stories
Watch Recording
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How to Increase Student Diversity in ET Programs
Watch Recording
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How to Develop ET Dual Enrollment or Early College Programs
Watch Recording
Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Series (4-part)
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Technicians I – Watch Recording
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Technicians II – Watch Recording
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Technicians III – Watch Recording
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Technicians IV – Watch Recording
