Food Safety: The Flow of Food and Active Managerial Control Systems

The Flow of Food and Active Managerial Control Systems is the second course in the three-part Food Safety training series.

All food handlers, whether they are students or restaurant employees, need to understand the processes involved in the movement of food through an establishment. In this course, Leanne Bradley, an Arkansas Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, discusses the flow of food, as well as the procedures and plans essential to maintaining that flow. She describes, in detail, the flow of food through an establishment and the safety guidelines for each process. Since natural disasters and accidents can happen unexpectedly, disrupting the flow of food, Ms. Bradley also covers crisis management plans for a variety of situations.

This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on March 20 and 21, 2018.

Food Safety: Foodborne Illness and Pest Control

Foodborne Illness and Pest Control is the final course in the three-part Food Safety training series.

Although they may be unsettling topics to dwell on, foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, pest infestations, and inspections should be understood by anyone who handles food. In this course, Leanne Bradley, an Arkansas Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, shares in-depth descriptions, guidelines, and prevention strategies regarding the various contaminants and allergens that cause different types of illnesses and allergic reactions. Ms. Bradley discusses how to prevent pest infestations and what to do if pests have already found their way into a facility. She also examines the steps of an inspection and the importance of preparing for one by conducting a self-inspection.

This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on March 21, 2018.

Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range | Module 7 - Network Services

Securing network services is a multi-faceted endeavor. Dr. Chuck Gardner begins by explaining some industry basics regarding security concepts then explores the vulnerabilities and options for securing: emails, web applications, remote access, and DNS security.  He concludes with an overview of the logging lab activity.

Network Services is the seventh module in the Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range series. This series of trainings will cover the eight curriculum modules developed through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, the University of Central Arkansas, Metova Federal, and the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center. It is the intent of the course to present learners with a series of real-world challenges that will illustrate the practical, operational, and ethical issues of working in this kind of space.

Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range | Module 8 - Forensics

Network administrators can prevent most attacks on a network, but when an incident occurs, their response to the incident is critical. After an event has occurred, critical strategies for event detection, system logging and monitoring, and analysis of network traffic all need to work together to resolve the incident and shore up network defenses. From knowing normal to constructing the timeline of a security incident, the Forensics module ties together all of the best practices from previous modules in the series.

Forensics is the eighth module in the Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range series. This series of trainings will cover the eight curriculum modules developed through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, the University of Central Arkansas, Metova Federal, and the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center. It is the intent of the course to present learners with a series of real-world challenges that will illustrate the practical, operational, and ethical issues of working in this kind of space.

Financial Literacy Unit One: Money, Budgeting, and Banking

A degree of financial literacy is necessary in order to become financially successful and maintain that success. In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, delves into the basics of financial literacy. Ms. Wray begins by describing the functions and roles of money, taxation, pay, and interest. She digs deeper into the basics of finance, examining things like attainable goals and how to make good budgeting and banking choices. Throughout the course Ms. Wray encourages participants to research all options before any financial decision.

This course is the first in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 21, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Financial Literacy Unit Two: Credit

Gaining and maintaining good credit can open many doors and aid in reaching goals, while bad credit can cause trouble. In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, examines the world of credit. Ms. Wray shares some general information about credit, such as what credit is, costs associated with credit, and the function of credit scores. She also describes several specific types of credit in more detail. When speaking about different types of loans and credit cards she includes information about avoiding harassment and theft, as well as best practices and strategies for building and maintaining good credit.

This course is the second in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 22, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Financial Literacy Unit Three: Insurance

In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, discusses six types of insurance, describing the purpose, coverage, and potential costs of each. As she walks participants through the complex world of insurance, Ms. Wray defines several industry-specific terms and shares many strategies for lowering costs and minimizing risks. Throughout the course she also expands on why and/or when someone would need these different types of insurance.

This course is the third in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 22, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Financial Literacy Unit Four: Investing

The stock market can seem so complex and intimidating that many people, understandably, avoid the risky venture altogether. In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, demystifies the stock market. She explains industry-specific terminology, describes types of markets and investment products, and even shares a few investment strategies. Throughout the course Ms. Wray thoroughly clarifies the risks and benefits involved in different investment products and options.

This course is the fourth in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 23, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range | Module 5 - Windows Hosts

There are several methods for securing a Windows machine, but one of the most critical is making sure each system has proper account management principles in place. Unfortunately, many organizations fail to follow best practices when it comes to account management, putting their systems and data at risk. Prepare to learn how Microsoft Active Directory can be used to help an organization establish consistent policies, some of the best practices regarding account management, and general Windows host security.

Windows Hosts is the fifth module in the Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range series. This series of trainings will cover the eight curriculum modules developed through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, the University of Central Arkansas, Metova Federal, and the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center. It is the intent of the course to present learners with a series of real-world challenges that will illustrate the practical, operational, and ethical issues of working in this kind of space.

Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range | Module 1 - Intro to Range and Hacker Methodology

With the increase in cyberattacks that have hit both public and private institutions across the globe in recent years, now, more than ever, the nation is in dire need of talented cybersecurity professionals.

Intro to Range and Hacker Methodology, is the first module in the Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range series. This series will cover the eight curriculum modules developed through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, the University of Central Arkansas, Metova Federal, and the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center. It is the intent of the course to present learners with a series of real-world challenges that will illustrate the practical, operational, and ethical issues of working in this kind of space.