Virtual Education: Rec & Tech Virtual Workshop - Two Day Event


Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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1:00 PM (EST)
to Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30 PM (EST)
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Category: Virtual Education Events
November 20 & 21, 2024 | 1:00 - 4:30 PM ET | 0.4 CEUs

FRPA is excited to team up with the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association to offer a technology-focused virtual event that will take place over two days. The sessions will be held from 1:00pm-4:30pm each afternoon on November 20 & 21 and will feature different speakers as well as a virtual exhibit hall. These sessions will be recorded and available for those that pre-register.

November 20, 2024

1:15 - 2:15 pm - Digital Accessibility for Parks and Recreation
Katie Groke, CPRP, MPA, Director of Community Services, Apex Park and Recreation District in Arvada, Colorado
In an increasingly digital world, accessibility is not just a best practice but a legal requirement. This session will delve into the digital compliance, focusing specifically on making digital materials accessible to all users. We will explore digital accessibility, discuss the types of digital content that need to be made accessible, and share practical strategies for meeting these compliance requirements. Participants will gain insights into real-world challenges and successes, learning from experiences in overcoming barriers to accessibility. Whether you're new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this session offers valuable information and actionable tips for creating inclusive digital environments from an organization that has been through it.

2:15 - 2:30 pm - Break

2:30-3:30 pm - Panel - Lessons Learned with Switching Software
Thinking about switching software?  Our panelists will share what they would do differently if they had to do it over again.  Hear their hindsight is 20/20 version to make a future software transition go as smoothly as possible for your agency.

3:30-4:30 pm - LIVE Virtual Exhibit Hall pt. 1 

November 21, 2024

1:15 - 2:15 pm - AI in Parks and Rec: Security and Implementation Considerations
Sam Lunt, Assistant Recreation Director, Southeast Michigan 
Jason Peters, Government Technology 
Join us for an informative session tailored for parks and recreation professionals, combining AI innovation with robust security practices. Discover how Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can streamline operations, enhance creativity, and solve complex problems. Learn practical applications in human resources, finance, marketing, programming, facilities, and administration. Additionally, explore AI security risks, including data privacy, cyber attacks, bias, legal issues, and transparency. Gain strategies for mitigating these risks to ensure safe and effective AI deployment. Don't miss this chance to revolutionize your parks and recreation management while safeguarding your operations.

2:15 - 2:30 pm - Break

2:30 - 3:30 pm - Technology in Outdoor Recreation
Chris Goforth, Head of Citizen Science, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 
Jake Rose, Founding Member of the Chronolog Project 
How does technology influence the way citizens enjoy outdoor recreation? Can technology be a driving force to encourage people to explore the great outdoors? Join our panel of experts as they share their perspectives on using technology to connect people to nature. Chris Goforth will share about iNaturalist and the City Nature Challenge, Jake Rose will share about Chronologs.

3:30-4:30 pm - LIVE Virtual Exhibit Hall pt. 2 

Offered in partnership with:blue circle with green tree and North Carolina Parks and Recreation

Meet the Speakers - click this link to read more about the speakers. 

All FRPA Virtual Education Sessions are live and encourage you to stay engaged so that discussion can take place during and after the presentation. Each session has been scheduled for the time of the presentation but please keep in mind that we will have around seven to ten minutes of introductory announcements and possibly words from our sponsor during the session. These may cause the session to run over the allotted time by 10-15 minutes. 
Please make sure your first and last name appear as your profile name so that the moderator will know to let you into the meeting. If are not able to make this change, it is your responsibility to inform FRPA what device name you will be signing in under.

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