Gaining her Information Technology qualifications from Harvard University and with a career spanning over 40 years, Karen has consulted for and trained several Fortune 500 companies as well as Australian legal bodies including the Supreme Court, the Premier’s Department and the Department of Public Prosecutions.

Australian born Karen has lectured at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in both Pascal and COBOL computer programming and has authored 28 technical and training manuals.

For her Cruise Enrichment presentations, Karen focuses on the world’s fastest growing form of communication today – The World Wide Web.

Bringing to each of her lectures a skillful, polished and entertaining environment, with of course professional PowerPoint slideshows, Karen discusses the history, the evolution, the visionaries, the philanthropy, the impact on our lives both positive and negative and our safety online.

Personable and approachable, Karen enjoys proactively interacting with the guests throughout the cruise.

Presentation 1 - The Internet and the World Wide Web:
In this informative and entertaining lecture, Karen will take you through the history of the Internet and the World Wide Web – When and where did they start? Who invented them? How has the WWW become the world's fastest growing form of communication ever?

Presentation 2 - Profiles Series: Apple and Microsoft:
Karen gives you a fascinating insight into the drive, the passion, the vision, the perseverance and the self-belief of Apple’s Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates

Presentation 3 - Social Media - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly:
Karen will explore several of the most popular social media platforms today. Discover what they are, where they came from and how they are changing our world in both positive and negative ways

Presentation 4 - The Greatest Hack of All – YOUR DATA:
Karen explores how your personal online personal data has become THE most valuable commodity in the world today and what this means for you. Karen also shares her top tips on how to keep your online information as safe as you can

Presentation 5 – Profiles Series: Facebook and Amazon:
Karen gives you a fascinating insight into the drive, the passion, the vision, the perseverance and the self-belief of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon's Jeff Bezos

Presentation 6 - The Dangers of the World Wide Web:
Karen delves into the dangers of the World Wide Web, from fake news to political agendas - it's a MINEFIELD out there!

Presentation 7 - Information Technology - Crazy, Bizarre and Interesting Facts:
Wild, weird, wacky and 100% true! Karen delivers surprising, unbelievable facts from the computer world. Learn something new, and more importantly – have a little bit of fun while learning

Presentation 8 - Giving Back – World Wide Web Philanthropy:
Karen presents insight into the philanthropy of individuals who have made their fortunes on the free foundation of the World Wide Web and are now giving back in a huge way

Presentation 9 - The Scary Deep, Dark Web:
Karen explores the levels of the deep, dark web and how we unknowingly use it every day – What you need to know

Presentation 10 – World Wide Web Fame:
In this lighthearted presentation Karen looks at World Wide Web influencers who are making their fortunes on the free foundation of the Web both intentionally and accidentally

Presentation 11 – The Future of the World Wide Web:
Karen shares the vision of the future of the World Wide Web according to its inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee. A fascinating look into the not-too-distant future of the Web including data privacy, artificial intelligence and much more

Presentation 12 - Karen's Favorites:
Karen re-visits and summarizes your most requested topics

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