[MLTI-MS] PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES: 2007 MLTI/eMINTS Learning Institutes

[Brown, Laura]

2007 MLTI/eMINTS Learning Institutes 

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative announces two teaching institutes entitled "Lenses of Learning - Preparing Students for College, Career and Citizenship in the 21st Century - A focus on literacy and numeracy."

Both events will begin with an afternoon/evening registration session followed by a day and a half of in-depth learning and sharing sessions. College credit is available by special arrangement from the University of Missouri. 

These sessions are designed for MLTI and MLTI/eMINTS teacher/leaders, technology integrators, librarians, CTE teachers, and administrators. The expanded sessions will allow greater opportunities for deeper learning and project development time. 

Please Save These Dates!
Spring Institute:     Sunday, March 25 - Tuesday, March 27, 2007 
    Samoset Resort, Rockland, ME

Summer Institute:  Sunday, August, 1 - Tuesday, August 3, 2007 
    Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, ME


Spring Institute: "Diving Into Data" and "Delving Deeply" Sessions
Featuring Ruben Puentedura, Ph.D., Hippasus
A key presenter at the MLTI Fall Superintendent's meetings, Ruben Puentedura, Ph.D. returns to Maine, and brings with him a special focus on digital storytelling and educational gaming, and how to use both to rethink and redesign education. Ruben will make a special presentation during Monday lunch which will challenge us to look at our use of technology in education on a continuum from "Enhancing to Transforming."  Ruben will also be presenting during the Delving Deeply Sessions on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning.

Monday Afternoon: Digital Storytelling 
Monday's topic, Digital Storytelling, is the result of the combination of traditional modes of storytelling with digital technologies that allow for the seamless integration of images, sound, and video into the narrative. While it has traditionally been associated with cinema-like media, there are many other forms that it can take, ranging from Spartan simplicity to rich interactivity. Ruben will help us discover how Digital Storytelling projects are created and discuss the educational challenges they address.  

Tuesday Morning: Educational Gaming
Videogames have come a long way since Pong invited players to bat a dot of light between two lines on a screen. Computers and game consoles can simulate the workings of a thriving city, create mythical vistas for virtual explorers, or produce puzzles of complexity rivaling the toughest mathematical challenges.  Ruben will lead a discussion on how these games can be used in an educational setting, and the new possibilities they may open up for learners. 

Preliminary Agenda (Details forthcoming):

Sunday, March 25, 2007 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - The Classic MLTI Meet and Great - Two rooms of fun! Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar

Monday, March 26, 2007 
7:00 AM - 8:15AM Breakfast 
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome and announcements
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM Breakout Sessions: Diving into Data 
These content specific discussions will be lead by real-world data providers from government agencies at all levels and resource organizations of all kinds.  We are inviting representatives from the following organizations to lead these sessions: 

State of Maine, Departments of: 
- Marine Resources
- Conservation
- Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Economic and Community Development
- Health and Human Services 
- Geographic Information Systems 
Maine State Planning Office
Maine Memory Project 
Windows on Maine
Northeast Historic Films 
University of Maine 
Island Institute 
Maine Math and Science Alliance

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Luncheon: "Enhancing to Transforming" with Ruben Puentedura, Ph.D.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Breakout Sessions: Delving Deeply 
Extended workshops are being offered on using NoteTaker, Net Logo and Digital Storytelling to explore the integration of technology in teaching and learning. Participants are expected to begin developing teaching/learning integration for their classrooms. 

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Cash bar, dinner and a charge for the evening

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Breakout Sessions: Regional Gatherings 
Systems, Supports and Opportunities in nine regions of the state. Facilitated fact finding about the great work we're doing now and what we want and need to do better.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM - Breakfast 

8:15 AM - Welcome and announcements

8:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Delving Deeply Session includes educational gaming, music creation, and geographic information systems. 

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch and evaluation. 
Registration for the March 2007 session is $100 per person with contact hours available. 

Food and Lodging is $100, based on double occupancy (single rooms are available at an additional cost). Meals include Sunday evening hors d'oeuvers, Monday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Tuesday breakfast and a box lunch. 

Please watch for future emails on how to register for these informative and productive institutes.   

Thank you from the MLTI/eMINTS Team! 


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