Watch Out: The Only Constant in Technology is Change Jeff Butterfield Western Kentucky University

Abstract: Many technology programs are teaching the same (or very similar) curricula that they did a decade ago. However…the industry is changing rapidly and significant shifts are on the horizon. Faculty can benefit from studying technology forecasts, identifying trends and change in the industry, and adapting their classes and programs to better prepare students for future opportunities Cengage Learning Computing Conference

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Subjects To Include: 1)Mobile Technology and Application Development 2)Social Business/Marketing (not just Social Networking) 3)Could Computing Services 4)Big Data/Analytics/Visualization 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference6

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Contact Me: 2015 Cengage Learning Computing Conference12 Jeff Butterfield WKU – School of Professional Studies TPH 218 Bowling Green, KY