Workshops and Lectures

Based on more than 25 years of college teaching, I offer single and multi-day workshops on networking, audio, audio networking, and show control, or many other topics, depending on interest. I also lecture and do presentations on a variety of topics. Use the contact link for for more information or to tailor a workshop for your organization!

Introduction to Show Networking Workshop

The workshop I’ve taught the most in recent years is Introduction to Show Networking, based on my book.

Course Description

This introductory workshop, based on John Huntington’s book Introduction to Show Networking, explores the basics of networks and how they work in show systems such as lighting, sound, video, and even stage machinery. Basic networking concepts, IP addresses and assignment methods, subnet masks, general network operations and physical topologies will be introduced through readings and videos and online meetings, and then explored through hands-on labs. Network device control will be explored and other topics like broadcast storms and VLANs will be demonstrated. This class counts for eight hours of ETCP-recognized training.

Online/In Person Hybrid Course Structure

After an online kick-off meeting approximately two weeks in advance of the hands on session, participants read several chapters of the Introduction to Show Networking book and/or watch several lecture videos. Then, the group meets online again approximately a week in advance of the hands-on session to review the information and answer any questions from the readings. Finally, the group meets in person to explore these concepts in a full-day, hands-on workshop for which participants bring their own PC or Apple laptop.

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