[MLTI-MS] MLTI/eMINTS Summer Teacher Leader Institute in Castine

[Brown, Laura]

MLTI/eMINTS 2007 Summer Teacher/Leader Institute
Wednesday, August 1 - Friday, August 3, 2007
Maine Maritime Academy, Castine
  
Please join us for an excellent learning opportunity in the beautiful
surroundings of the Maine Maritime Academy
<http://www.mainemaritime.edu/thecollege/index.php?c1=TheCollege&c2=Dire
ctions>  in Castine. The program starts in the afternoon on Wednesday,
August 1st and ends in the afternoon on Friday, August 3rd...TWO FULL
DAYS OF GREAT CONTENT in extended learning sessions, focusing on
literacy, numeracy, and project-based learning, using 21st Century
tools. 
  
New This Year...Contribute to our new Integration Center and you might
win an iPod for your classroom!
The Integration Center is a space for exploring ideas and is staffed by
a bevy of MLTI/ eMINTS Trainer Mentors.  We are inviting everyone to
share their work on core content areas, with a focus on numeracy and
literacy. Contributors' names will be entered into a drawing for an
iPod, so bring your ideas and check in at the center after you've
checked into your room!
  
Subjects and Courses:
Here are the subject areas and classes being offered. For more detail on
the courses and presenters, please visit this link: MaineLearns.org
<http://www.mainelearns.org/story_detail?story_id=733> .  
  
English Language Arts, English Speakers of Other Languages and Foreign
Language
"Technology Integration in ELA, ESL, and Foreign Language Instruction"
with Theresa Cyr and Dr. Gisela Hoecherl-Alden
  
Literacy
"Fluency in 21st Century Information" with Eileen Broderick, Mary
Gamble, and Sylvia K. Norton 
"Literacy & Learning in the 21st Century" with David Warlick - KEYNOTE
SPEAKER
"An Educator's Guide to Web 2.0" with David Warlick - KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  
Mathematics
"MISTM Model of Professional Development" with Dr. Pamela Buffington,
PhD.
"Mathematics and an Introduction to NetLogo" with Ed Latham
  
Performing and Visual Arts 
"Technology and Visual Arts: Connections" with Argy Nestor and Carol
Waldron
"Music with More" with Roger Whitney
"Rhythm, Rap and Rhyme" with Barbara Greenstone
  
Science
"Digital Image Analysis: Science of Light, Science of Plants, and
Environmental Monitoring" with Jeffrey Beaudry, Rita Freuder, and Polly
Wilson
"Using GIS" with Rosemary Mosher 
"What a GLAST!  (NASA's Gamma Ray Large Area Telescope)" with Ellen
Holmes
"Landscape Archaeology: Hidden Treasures" with Ellen Holmes
"Transforming Science Education Via Technology: Creating Citizen
Scientists" with Dr. Ruben Puentedura, Ph.D.
  
Social Studies
"What is the Relationship between Educational Attainment and Poverty in
Maine?" with Margaret Chernowsky 
"The Maine Memory Network: New Resources for Maine Studies and
Community-Based Learning" with Steve Bromage, Carol Collins, and Ernie
Easter 
"Putting the Future Into Practice: Three Examples" with Dr. Ruben
Puentedura, Ph.D.
  
Schedule:
Wednesday, August 1st
1:00-4:00 PM Registration
5:00-6:00 PM Dinner 
6:30-8:00 PM Welcome Gathering and Keynote Presentation 
  
Thursday, August 2nd 
7:00-8:15 AM Breakfast
8:30-11:30 AM Session 1 
11:45-12:45 PM Lunch 
1:00-4:00 PM Session 2
5:30 - 6:00 PM Reception and BBQ 
7:30 - 8:30 PM Group Gathering and Lots of Fun Activities! 
  
Friday, August 3rd
7:00-8:15 AM Breakfast
8:30-11:30 AM Session 3 
11:45-12:45 PM Lunch 
1:00-2:30 PM Final Group Gathering
  
Registration & Costs
Registration is $65.00, and food and lodging are $75.00, for a total of
$140.00 per person, double occupancy, for all three days/two nights.
Single rooms will be available for an additional $50.00 (for a total of
$190.00).  If you are not planning to stay over, the following pro-rated
costs are being offered:
 
Wednesday Only   $30.00 (Registration: $15.00, Food: $15.00)     
Thursday Only   $80.00 (Registration: $40.00, Food: $40.00)      
Friday  Only $45.00 (Registration: $25.00, Food: $20.00) 
 
Please make checks payable to "Treasurer, State of Maine" and mail to
Laura Brown, MLTI Project Assistant, State of Maine Dept. of Education,
23 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0023.
  
Purchase Orders will also be accepted.  Please indicate on your
registration form if you will be sending a purchase order.  Once your
purchase order is received, an invoice will be sent to your accounting
office.
 
TO REGISTER, please use this link: MaineLearns.org
<http://www.mainelearns.org/story_detail?story_id=733> .   
 
JUST ADDED: When we receive your registration, we will email you a link
to sign up for your three sessions. 
 
For more information, please contact:
Bob McIntire
MLTI/eMINTS Project Manager
State of Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0023
tel 207.624.6778  cell 207.592-4718 
tty 888-577-6690  fax 207.624-6651
 
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