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

[Brown, Laura]

PLEASE DISREGARD THE PREVIOUS NOTICE about the March Workshop...  

The planning for these institutes is not complete and the dates may have
to be adjusted. We will soon follow up with a revised notice.

 

Our sincerest apologies for any confusion this may have caused.

 

Thank you,

 

Maine Learning Technology Initiative

Maine Department of Education

23 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

(207) 624-6746

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From: Brown, Laura 
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 12:39 PM
To: MLTI-MS at lists.maine.gov;; Technical Coordinators;
mlti-hs at lists.maine.gov
Subject: PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES: 2007 MLTI/eMINTS Learning Institutes 

 

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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