AEI Tech Trends Lab (back again!)

Sunday, April 18, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Monday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Keeping up with the many advances in technology and social media tools can be overwhelming, especially when communicating with younger members. In this hands-on media lab, facilitators will introduce you to some of the different aspects of social media and help raise your comfort level as you begin to understand the new mediums captivating your members and changing the way they do business. Note: Classes are limited to 20 participants; bring your own laptop.

Managing Your Social Network
Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Frederick Heller, Manager, Virtual Library and Archives, NAR
Learn how to use social networking without it using you. Learn tips and tricks to effectively sync networks and keep your friends, colleagues, and members in tune with you.

The Art of Engaging Members and Consumers with Technology
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.; Monday, 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Jay Thompson, Broker/Owner, Thompson’s Realty, Phoenix, AZ
Technology is making it easier and more effective to get in front of (and stay in front of) people. Learn practical examples of how to stay on everyone’s radar.

Social Media in Practice and How NAR Embraces It
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.; Monday, 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Todd Carpenter, Manager of Social Media, NAR
Let Todd enlighten you on NAR’s current and future plans to move forward with social media.

Tech Tools Every AE Should Know About
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.; Monday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Greg Sax, Communications Manager, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®, MN
Learn first-hand which tools and technologies are helping push the REALTOR® association into the forefront of com-medication and efficiency.

Latest Tech Trends and the Fine Print
Sunday, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.; Monday, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Katie Raynolds, Staff Attorney, NAR
Who reads the fine print? The Legal Department does! Find out what typically gets overlooked when you’re shopping for technology. Learn about 'cloud computing,' 'free services,' and social media liability of employees.

Staying Connected through Web Conferencing
Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Mary Martinez-Garcia, Manager, Library and Information Services, NAR
We may not have the video phones they promised us in the ‘80s, but you can learn about the options available to remotely collaborate for little or no cost. Learn about tools like Skype, DimDim, and others.