MLTI-HS Email Distribution Archive

PD Offerings: Reminder/New Session

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:06:23 EST

Content Training Sessions http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/content

The following sessions have been added due to sessions quickly filling
to capacity. Don't miss out on attending!

January 28 - Podcasting ? Jay Middle School
January 29 - Podcasting - Great Salt Bay Community School
Washington Region Content Training Sessions have been rescheduled:

March 17
GIS - Fort O'Brien Elementary School
NoteShare - Washington Academy
March 18
EcoScience - Woodland Jr/Sr High School
Podcasting - Washington Academy
March 19
Writing Process - Fort O'Brien Elementary School

NEW! Math Training http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/math/index.html
Facilitated by Pam Buffington
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to a range of
online applets, tools, and web-based resources that utilize content
centered technology application to support mathematics teaching and
learning. The primary focus will be on the use of high quality yet
freely available resources to support teaching and learning goals in
mathematics at the middle and high school level. Additionally, the
content will include the use of formative assessment and activities
with interactive applets specific to areas of known student
misconception and errors as informed by research. This is an
interactive, hands-on workshop that engages participants with tools
and activities that can be used directly with students. Please bring
your laptops!!

Phone Number Changes - DOE Instructional Technology Team

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:25:23 EST

Please note that as a budget saving measure David Patterson and Steve
Vose have disconnected their desk phones. They can now be reached
directly at:

Steve - (207) 592-6537 (cell)

David - (207) 215-4150 (cell)

Thank you
The MLTI Team

January 2009 Monthly Update

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:57:45 EST

Professional Development

Content Training Sessions http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/content

The following sessions have been added due to sessions quickly filling
to capacity:

January 21 - Podcasting - Gorham Middle School
January 23 - EcoScience - Gorham Middle School
January 26 - Writing Process ? Lewiston High School
January 28 - Podcasting ? Jay Middle School
January 29 - Podcasting - Great Salt Bay Community School
Washington Region Content Training Sessions have been rescheduled:

March 17
GIS - Fort O'Brien Elementary School
NoteShare - Washington Academy
March 18
EcoScience - Woodland Jr/Sr High School
Podcasting - Washington Academy
March 19
Writing Process - Fort O'Brien Elementary School
AIM for ALL Students from Kittery to Fort Kent (Accessible
Instructional Materials) http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/aim

This MLTI content meeting presents a framework for guiding and
supporting the acquisition of AIM in a timely manner. Please visit the
website for registration and a complete schedule of sessions. Skills
include:

acquiring instructional materials in digital text and audio formats
from free Web-based libraries
using Bookshare.org as a free source of accessible digital text
versions of copyright books and periodicals for students with print
disabilities
understanding Maine?s workflow for acquiring textbooks and core
instructional materials in specialized formats from the National
Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) (http://nimac.us)
canning existing print materials with OCR software
converting digital text materials to audio format
considering a student?s need for AIM in the IEP process
understanding the role of assistive technology in students? uses of AIM
MLTI Spring Institute

Due to budget restraints in many schools, MLTI will not be holding the
Spring Institute at the Samoset Resort this year, but plans are in the
works for an exciting new online Teacher/Leader Institute. The Call
for Presentations will be released soon!

MLTI Summer Teacher Leader Institute

Save the dates! July 29 ? 31, 2009 Maine Maritime Academy, Castine,
Maine. Comments from past Institutes:

?Sometime a bit warm, but way cool!?
?You really opened my mind!?
?I need more of this!!!?

If you have questions on Professional Development, please contact
Juanita Dickson at juanita.dickson at maine.gov or 499-7142.

Notes from the Project Office

Contact Information/Asset Manager

Please continue to update us if your school?s contact information
needs to be changed in the MLTI Asset Manager. Keeping this
information current is key to the success of the logistical aspects of
MLTI. Please contact Laura Brown with your edits at laura.brown at maine.gov
or 624-6746.

Project Tomorrow's Speak Up 2008 Survey Ends Soon!

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:47:37 EST

Speak Up 2008 is a unique opportunity for schools and school districts to
share their views on virtual schools and online learning. In past years,
virtual schools and online learning have become a hot topic for schools and
districts.

In this year1s surveys, Speak Up 2008 questions dive deeper into online
learning and ask students, educators and parents:
- To weigh on new state policies requiring students to take an online class
prior to graduating;
- About designing a new kind of text book that is 100% online;
- The reasons for and benefits of offering, taking or teaching an online
class.

To register for Speak Up 2008, please use this link and scroll down to
Activation, where you can register you school or your entire district:
http://www.netdayspeakup.org/speakup2008/index.asp

Updated Professional Development Offerings

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:25:54 EST

MLTI has updated our Professional Development Offerings!
For complete session descriptions and online registration, please visit: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/content

AIM for ALL Kids from Kittery to Fort Kent (Accessible Instructional Materials)
With support from their local school districts and the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI), increasing numbers of Maine educators are learning how to use technology to differentiate learning opportunities.

For more information, a schedule of sessions and online registration, please visit: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/aim

Free Dial-Up Home Internet Access for Students

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:58:59 EST

The following email is being sent on behalf of Angus King, Chair of
the Maine Learning Technology Foundation. Any questions can be
directed to Tony Sprague at 207-221-1457 or via e-mail at homeaccess at mltfoundation.org
.

Thank you
The MLTI Team

===============
Dear Principal and Tech Coordinator,
Free dial-up home internet access is available again this year for all
of your 7th and 8th grade students (or high school students if you are
a MLTI 1:1 high school) who are eligible for free or reduced price
lunch. We have tried to make the application and set-up procedures as
quick and easy as possible in order to maximize the number of students
participating in the program. The (one page!) application form can be
found on-line at http://www.maine.gov/mlti/forms/index.htm.
This service is being provided through a cooperative agreement between
Great Works Internet and the Maine Learning Technology Foundation, a
privately funded non-profit set up to support ancillary services
associated with MLTI.
We hope that you will encourage your eligible students to take
advantage of this offer; home access is an important part of the MLTI
experience which is available to most of your students but effectively
denied to those who can?t afford it. Anything you can do to spread the
word on this offer--through teachers and directly to the students and
their parents--would be great.
This offer also includes discounted broadband access for students
eligible for the program.
On a personal note, I want to express my deepest thanks for your
support and encouragement of MLTI over the past five years. I have to
come realize that the real success of the program has been due
entirely to our dedicated and creative educators and the leadership in
the building. The progress of MLTI has taught me a new leadership
principle--that execution is as important as inspiration. For your
role in building what is now generally considered the premier digital
education program in the world, you have my everlasting thanks.
Now let?s get all those kids on-line!
With warmest best wishes,
Angus King
Chair, Maine Learning Technology Foundation

Reminder: Fall/Winter Content Trainings

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:00:37 EST

Just a reminder about the upcoming fall/winter 2008 Content Training
schedule MLTI and Apple have created. If you haven't registered to
attend a session (or two, or three), please visit our website, where
you can find a detailed description of sessions and online
registration. Each session is designed for both the Middle and High
School level and all are open to MLTI educators/administrators.

If you are receiving this email, we remind you that not everyone in
your building is on our mailing list. Please forward this to others
in your building, so everyone can be aware of the opportunities we are
providing.

To find a complete schedule and session descriptions, visit: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/content/index.htm
.

If you are interested in a Studywiz training for your school, please
contact Juanita Dickson at juanita.dickson at maine.gov for more
information.

Thank you
The MLTI & Apple Teams

Visual and Performing Arts Opportunity on behalf of MDOE and SEADAE

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:18:53 EST

The MLTI Team would like to share the following information with you
on behalf of the Maine Department of Education and SEADAE (State
Education Agency Directors of Arts Education).

Please direct any questions to Argy Nestor at 624-6825 or argy.nestor at maine.gov
.
.
Thank you

The MLTI Team

==========================

YOU ARE INVITED! "A Single Bracelet Does Not Jingle"

On Saturday, November 1st educators from throughout the state will
gather to discuss how to improve teaching and learning in the visual
and performing arts. This is a special opportunity taking place at
beautiful Point Lookout in Northport. I know how important it is for
educators to have conversations around what we do and to learn from
and share with colleagues. If you are interested in collaboration,
leadership and improving arts education, this opportunity is for you!
PLEASE don't delay!

Details and registration can be found at this link:
http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/vpa/news.html

If you have any questions, please be email or call me.

Make it a great day,
Argy

Fall/Winter Professional Development Schedule

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:44:10 EST

MLTI and Apple have created a fall/winter 2008 schedule of Content
Trainings. Each session is designed for both the Middle and High
School level and all are open to MLTI educators/administrators. You
can find a detailed description of sessions and online registration
at: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/content/index.htm.

If you are interested in a Studywiz training for your school, please
contact Juanita Dickson at juanita.dickson at maine.gov.

Thank you
The MLTI & Apple Teams

MHSA and MEA Fall Workshop Opportunities

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:04:57 EST

The MLTI Team would like to share the following information with you
on behalf of the Department of Education.

Please direct any questions to Sandy McKechnie at 624-6770 or sandra.mckechnie at maine.gov
.

Thank you

The MLTI Team

MHSA Fall Workshops

These sessions will include information about College Board tools
including data analysis and free online materials during the morning
session and specific reading, writing, mathematics, and science
instructional models presented by Maine teachers and DOE content
specialists during the afternoon sessions. We are combining the PSAT
and SAT presentations that we used to do with the broader MHSA content
so all teachers should plan to attend one of these workshops!

For complete information including link to online registration: http://www.maine.gov/education/mhsa/08pdworkshops.pdf

MEA Fall Workshops

These workshops are presented as content and grade-span specific
sessions for mathematics, ELA, and science in grades 3-5 and 6-8 .
They will run for the full day in ELA and will address both reading
and writing content. Lunch will be provided for these sessions.
Mathematics and science are half day sessions.

For complete information including link to online registration: http://www.maine.gov/education/mea/0809materials/pdworkshops.pdf

Tech Info Day Registration - Fall 2008

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:49:37 EST

The MLTI Project team invites you to send 2 members of your technical
staff to attend the Fall MLTI Tech Info Day. These sessions will cover
topics related to both middle and high schools. There will be several
breakout sessions that have been developed as part of the survey
feedback received from tech leads around the state. There will also be
an opportunity to meet with your peers and discuss the successes in
your schools.

Please visit http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/tech/index.htm for an
agenda and online registration.

Thank you
The MLTI Team

2008 - 2009 Teacher Leader Information

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:27:53 EDT

Dear MLTI Leadership Teams,

Thank you for your continued support of the work being done in your
school to leverage technology to support all students. Your leadership
remains foundational to the success of the Maine Learning Technology
Initiative. In recognition of the importance of the contribution of
your MLTI Teacher Leader, the Department is pleased to continue to
provide a $1,000 stipend to the MLTI Teacher Leader this school year,
which will be paid in a single payment in spring 2009.

The work completed last year, particularly the school notebooks, has
been instrumental to our planning. The MLTI Fall Meeting is a direct
result of our review of those notebooks. Having the opportunity to
view a snapshot of the huge variety of ways that Maine teachers are
using technology in support of their teaching and of student learning
is exciting.

The main role of the MLTI Teacher Leader is to continue being the
voice of the faculty as schools continue to move forward and learn
about how to most effectively leverage the tools and opportunities
that technology offers. This year's MLTI Teacher Leader stipend
requirements are detailed on the Teacher Leader Information Sheet.
Please take time to review these requirements with your Leadership team.

Please take careful note of the required forms and deadlines detailed
on the documents, which can be found online at http://www.maine.gov/mlti/forms/index.htm
or in Studywiz (207 HS & MS Teacher Leaders).

Thank You,

Jeff Mao

Studywiz Account Allocations

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:16:40 EDT

Dear MLTI Schools,

The Department is changing the policy for account allocations for the
Studywiz online virtual learning environment. Based on feedback from
schools and utilization data, accounts allocated to a school will no
longer be limited to the number of MLTI devices at the school.
Overall, the system will allow approximately 40,000 users. Until the
total number of accounts in use exceeds 35,000 users, schools may
create accounts for students, teachers, or staff as necessary for
successful implementation of the system. This includes generating
accounts for high school students or elementary students and staff.
This change is effective immediately.

For more information about Studywiz, email, and MLTI Backup accounts,
please see http://www.maine.gov/mlti/portals/studywiz/ or contact MLTI
Project Manager, Steve Vose, steve.vose at maine.gov, (207) 624-6777. For
technical support with Studywiz, please email studywizsupport at mlti.org
or call the MLTI Applecare Help Desk, 1-800-919-2775 account 4MLTI.

Thank You,
MLTI Team

Fall/Winter Professional Development Schedule

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:06:24 EDT

MLTI and Apple have started work on our fall/winter professional
development schedule. Below you will see the dates and topics of our
sessions by region. On the days where more than one topic is listed,
that indicates two separate opportunities.

Please visit http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/content/index.htm for a complete description of each session.

We are working to secure locations and registration will be available
when locations are finalized. If your school would like to host one
or more of these content trainings, please contact Juanita Dickson at juanita.deschambault at maine.gov or 499-7142 for more information.

Thank you
The MLTI & Apple Team

2008 Fall Meeting: New Session/Reminder

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:32:16 EDT

An additional session of the Fall Meeting has been scheduled for the
Aroostook Region on November 4th at Northern Maine Community College
(Edmunds Conference Center).

For directions, agenda and registration, please visit: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/fallmeeting/index.html

If you have already registered for another session, but wish to attend
the Aroostook Region meeting, DO NOT re-register. Please contact
Juanita Deschambault at juanita.deschambault at maine.gov or 499-7142.

Thank you
The MLTI Team

Reminder: Fall 2008 Tech Lead Workshop - Requested info save the date

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:41:29 EDT

Just a reminder to Tech Leads - if you haven't taken the survey brmentioned below, please take a few minutes to do so before Monday brSeptember 15th at 9:00 am. The survey will be closed at this time.brbrThe survey can be found at: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/tech/index.htmbrbrThank youbrThe MLTI Teambr

Fall Meeting

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:33:00 EDT

Good morningbrbrThe link sent in yesterday's email caused issues for some. Please brfollow this link or copy and paste the whole link into your web browser.brbrhttp://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/fallmeeting/index.htmlbrbrThank youbrJuanita

Fall 2008 Tech Lead Workshop/Requested Info

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:42 EDT

Dear MLTI Schools,brThe MLTI Project team invites you to send 2 members of your technical brstaff to attend the 2008 Fall Technical Update.brbrIn order to finalize our agenda, we are looking to receive some brinformation regarding your needs. Please follow the link and complete brthe survey. We estimate it will take you about 5 minutes to complete brthis simple survey. The survey can be accessed at http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/tech/index.htm br. This page will also hold the link to registration when it's bravailable.brbrCurrently, registration is closed, but will open shortly. Please save brone of the following dates.brbrSouthern Maine Tech UpdatebrGorham Middle School Auditoriumbr8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.brOctober 28th, 2008brbrNorthern Maine Tech UpdatebrUniversity of Maine at Oronobr8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.brOctober 29th, 2008brbrbrbrThank youbrThe MLTI Teambrbrbr

2008 Fall Meeting

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:48 EDT

Dear MLTI Schools,brEach year we meet regularly to learn from each other about the nature brof technology in our classrooms as it relates to learning and brteaching. For our Fall 2008 meeting, MLTI is planning a new format for brour meetings - larger groups (middle schools and high schools brtogether), more hands-on, more project-based, less lecture format, and brfewer announcements.brbrThe Leadership Team is comprised, at the minimum, of the school brPrincipal, Teacher Leader(s), Librarian and Technology Lead. brCurriculum Coordinators and Technology Coordinators are also brencouraged to attend.brbrWe ask that only one person from each school complete the registration brform. When registering online, please have the names and email braddresses of your leadership team available, as well as that for any brother staff will be attending.brbrAgenda: pdf version available onlinebrbrTimes: 8:30 am - 4:00 pmbrbrLunch: provided by MLTIbrbrTo Bring: MLTI devicesbrbrDates/Locations:brbr * September 30: Samoset Resort, Rockportbr * October 6: Ramada Inn, Bangorbr * October 8: Holiday Inn, Portland Westbr * October 10: University of Maine at FarmingtonbrbrYou can find an agenda and link to registration at http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/fallmeeting/index.html br.brbrThank youbrThe MLTI Team

New MLTI Tech Lead Training

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:42:42 EDT

The Apple project team will be offering a training session on August 27, 2008 for new tech leads. This training session will focus exclusively on the basic tools and processes needed to maintain your school's MLTI devices. Asset Manager, Depotworks, AppleCare, Studywiz, GSX, and Firewire reimaging are some of the topics being covered.brbrPlease call the Apple MLTI Project Office (207) 688-4501 to register for this session. There is no charge for the course but space is limited.brbrbrThank youbrThe MLTI Teambrbr

Important Notices for Social Studies Teachers

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:27:19 EDT

Dear MLTI Schools,brbrThank you for your continued support. Please make the following brinformation available to your social studies teachers. Questions about brthis information may be directed to:brbrJana BoodybrSocial Studies Specialist Regional RepresentativebrMaine Department of Educationbr23 State House StationbrAugusta, Maine 04333br207 624-6828 (TEL)br207 215-4664 (CELL)brbrThank You,brMLTI Team

2008 Summer Institute: Registration still available!

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:36:13 EDT

The 2008 MLTI Summer InstitutebrbrAirborne for Beyond!: Integrating Technology Creatively in Teaching brand LearningbrbrWednesday, July 23 ? Friday, July 25, 2008 ~ Maine Maritime Academy, brCastinebrbrYou?ll have more than twenty-five great half-day sessions in all the brcore content areas from which to choose. Check out the all the course brdescriptions at http://www.mainelearns.org or http://www.maine.gov/mlti and watch for updates as new sessions are added.br

Studywiz User's Conference 2008

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:00:31 EDT

Studywiz User's Conference 2008brSunday River, Bethel, MainebrAugust 11 - 13, 2008brbrShare your knowledge, network and meet great educators, find out all brabout the dynamic new features in Studywiz Spark 9.3, participate in brworkshops and learn some new ways to engage students!brbrRegistration information is available at http://www.studywizspark.com/?page_id=47brbrSign up today !

HS MS Survey Results

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:05:12 EDT

We have begun to receive data indicating which schools have started brtaking the surveys and the numbers we are seeing are very low. Please brremember that MLTI requires this data to both inform the professional brdevelopment efforts sponsored by MLTI as well as to inform the Maine brLegislature on the impact of MLTI in schools. All SAUs agreed to aid brwith this data collection. We recognize that the end of the school bryear is a busy time, and we appreciate your continued attention to brthis survey.brbrTeacher leaders need to keep in mind that although we've received brtheir stipend forms we cannot process the stipend form for payment bruntil we see that their school?s students/teachers have started taking brthe surveys.brbrPlease use the following link to access the surveys: http://www.usm.maine.edu/cepare/surveys.htmbrbrImportant Notes on the Surveys:brbr- All surveys require the password MLTI0708brbrContact Info:brbrIf you have questions about the surveys, please contact Sarah Wintle brof CEPARE at swintle at usm.maine.edu or call (207) 780-5046.brbrIf you have questions regarding the stipend forms please contact Laura brBrown at laura.brown at maine.gov or call (207) 624-6746.brbrbrThank youbrThe MLTI Team and CEPAREbrbrbr

Maine Marine Trades Association Opportunity

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:12:58 EDT

Dear MLTI Schools,brbrPlease forward this email to your STEM-related content area teachers. brIt details an opportunity sponsored by the Maine Marine Trades brAssociation. Questions about this email may be directed to:brbrStacey PalmerbrMaine Marine Trade AssociationbrIndustry/Education Liaisonbr207-773-8725brbrorbrbrAnita BernhardtbrScience Technology Specialist and Regional RepresentativebrMaine Department of Educationbr(207) 624-6835branita.bernhardt at maine.govbrbrThank You,brMLTI Team

NoteShare notebook backup guide

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:37:16 EDT

MLTI has also constructed and posted a backup guide for you to brreference when working with the new image. We have posted this BackUp brGuide in a NoteShare NoteBook on the ACTEM server. A link to the bronline server and a zipped copy of the guide can be found at http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/#Links brbrbrbrbrThank youbrThe MLTI Team

Staff Change Announcement

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:36:32 EDT

MLTI is pleased to announce that Jeff Mao has been appointed as the brnew Department of Education Team Leader/Policy Director for the brLearning through Technology Team. His energy and knowledge are a great brmatch for this leadership position, and we congratulate him on his brpromotion. Bette Manchester, who most recently held this position, is brnow the Executive Director at the Maine International Center for brDigital Learning.brbrbrbrThank youbrThe MLTI Teambr

Studywiz Server Upgrade - Scheduled Downtime June 17-19, 2008

Fri, 30 May 2008 10:35:59 EDT

The Studywiz server system, which includes the MLTI Backup servers, willbrbe taken down for server software upgrades. The downtime will last frombrJune 17, 2008 to June 19, 2008. While the server may appear to bebravailable during this time frame, users should not attempt to perform abrbackup to the system or login to Studywiz as the system will be rebootedbrmultiple times, and it will undergo several tests to ensure stability.brTherefore, services are not expected to be reliable or available duringbrthis three day span.

Washington County NoteShare Training - June 3

Fri, 23 May 2008 10:35:07 EDT

MLTI welcomes you to register for a Washington County NoteShare Training June 3rd at the University of Maine at Machias. Imagine building a three ring resource binder that can handle audio, video, links to the Web, and just about any other format you can think of! Imagine carrying this binder around inside your laptop...or sending it in the blink of an eye to a colleague or your students.

Forget lugging a box full of notebooks home for grading on the weekend... Imagine passing multimedia portfolios back-and-forth with students or between students...Imagine how this will engage students!

All This and More is Possible with NoteShare...Mac's Killer App!!

Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Lunch: on your own, 12-1
Where: UMaine at Machias - Torrey 207

For more information or to register, contact Ken or Ron:
Ken Martin or Ron Smith
Distance Learning Director eMINTS/MLTI
WCCSI DowneastLearns
255-1440
483-2734
kenneth.martin@umit.maine.edu
ronsmith28@gmail.com

HS Teacher Survey - Spring 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:34:10 EDT

The original 2008 MLTI Teacher Leader Spring Stipend information brreferred to a deadline of May 28th for forms, surveys and NoteShare brnotebooks. Due to the later than expected release date of the brsurvey, teacher leaders will now have until June 13 th to work with brstaff on survey completion. We understand that time constraints may brnot allow for all teachers to take the survey. We appreciate your brbest efforts and will process stipends as quickly as possible.brYour 2008 Spring Stipend forms and your school-wide NoteShare notebook brmust be received in the MLTI Project Office by May 28th as originally brstated. Please mail those items to: MLTI Project Office, 23 State brHouse Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0023. Necessary stipend forms brcan be found at www.maine.gov/mlti/educator.brbrbrbrPlease use the following link to access the surveys: http://www.usm.maine.edu/cepare/surveys.htm with the password of MLTI0708

Student Tech Team Conference Registration Closed Early

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:33:41 EDT

Due to extraordinarily heavy and quick registration, the 5th Annual brMLTI Student Conference reached, and in fact exceeded its capacity of br600 early on May 9, ten days earlier than had been projected as the brregistration closing. Our apologies are extended to all who were not brable to register. Please be assured we will be reflecting on the brobvious popularity of this conference, and will make adjustments to brprocedures next year.brbrMany thanks to all for their keen interest in providing access to brthis wonderful opportunity for our students.brbrPlease direct questions or comments to Jim Moulton through the brContact page on MaineLearns.org.

Airborne for Beyond! MLTI 2008 Summer Institute

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:33:07 EDT

Airborne for Beyond!br~ The 2008 MLTI Summer Institute ~brbrWednesday, July 23 ? Friday, July 25brMaine Maritime Academy, CastinebrPlease visit http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/summerinstitute/ brindex.htm or www.mainelearns.org for a link to online registration.br

MLTI Spring Tech Lead Sessions - Registration Open

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:41:54 EDT

Registration is now available for the 2008 Spring Tech Lead brTrainings. For the first time, MLTI Tech Lead Training will include brTech Leads from both middle and high schools. The focus of the brsessions will be the new Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system and brthe 2008 MLTI image.brbrNorthern Maine Tech UpdatebrMay 20th, 2008br8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.brUniversity of Maine at Orono, Corbett HallbrbrSouthern Maine Tech UpdatebrMay 21st, 2008br8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.brGorham Middle School Auditorium, GorhambrbrLunch will be provided.brbrPlease visit http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ and click on Spring brTech Lead Trainings to find online registration.

Reminder: MLTI Student Tech Team Conference - Registration Open!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:42:27 EDT

Just a reminder that the long wait is over! Registration for the 5th brAnnual MLTI Student Tech Team Conference, in partnership with The brElectrical and Computer Engineering Department at UMaine is OPEN!brbrPlease head to http://www.MaineLearns.org or http://www.state.me.us/ brmlti/educator/index.htm#Events and follow the link you will find brthere for more details about the conference and registration.

Registration Now Open for MLTI Student Tech Team Conference!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:44:01 EDT

The wait is over! Registration for the 5th Annual MLTI Student Tech brTeam Conference, in partnership with The Electrical and Computer brEngineering Department at UMaine is OPEN!brbrPlease head to http://www.MaineLearns.org or http://www.state.me.us/ brmlti/educator/ and follow the link you will find there for more brdetails about the conference and registration.

MLTI Teacher Leader Spring 2008 Stipend Instructions

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:33:04 EDT

We are delighted that you continue to serve as the MLTI Teacher Leaderbrfor your school, and we are pleased with the results we've seen thisbryear. The important work you do on behalf of your school and the MainebrLearning Technology Initiative allows the MLTI to reach every teacherbrwith tools and resources that support teaching in a digital age. br brThe following information explains the requirements that must be metbrbefore MLTI can pay the second half of the stipend for Spring 2008.brPlease review this information carefully. brbrAll forms and a complete set of instructions related to Teacher Leaders are brlocated online at http://www.mainelearns.org and http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/brWe have also added these forms to the Studywiz 207 HS Teacher Leaderbrgroup folder. br

Maine Social Studies Professional Development Network

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:52:09 EDT

The Maine Social Studies Professional Development Network and Departmentbrof Education have developed an electronic newsletter that providesbrinformation about professional development opportunities, teachingbrresources, and related items of interest to social studies educators andbrothers. Since its initial e-mailing in November 2007, over 460 peoplebrhave subscribed. br brIf you are interested in receiving our Monthly Newsletter, please e-mailbrglenn.nerbak at maine.gov mailto:glenn.nerbak at maine.gov to be added tobrthe distribution list.br brThank you,br brGlenn NerbakbrDistinguished EducatorbrMaine Department of Educationbr23 State House StationbrAugusta, ME 04333-0023br207-624-6721

Literacy Leadership Collaborative

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:44:56 EDT

Bring your literacy team and join us for a Literacy Leadership brCollaborative! This meeting of the LLC is supported by MLTI and is brdesigned for the networking of School Literacy Teams. Your school's brLiteracy Team is comprised of the literacy coach or specialist, the brlibrary media specialist, and the instructional technology integrator.brbrSome topics that will be discussed are:br1. Teams will explore the potential for student learning when there bris collaboration among library media specialist, technology brintegrators, literacy specialists.br2. Teams will learn tools and strategies for collaboration and braddressing 21st century literacy.br3. Teams will begin to build, refine and/or expand a plan for future brcollaboration.brbrYou can register for one of these meetings by visiting our website brand looking under Events - http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/. Each brperson on the team should register individually.

Reminder: MLTI HS Leadership Team Meetings

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:51:27 EDT

Just a reminder there is still time to register you and your High brSchool Leadership Team for the MLTI Spring Leadership Team Meetings.brbrEach year we meet with Leadership Teams in the spring to learn from breach other about the nature of technology in our classrooms as it brrelates to learning and teaching. This spring, we ask your MLTI brLeadership Team bring successes and challenges to share and reflect brupon, as well as come prepared to help solve problems.brbrEach person on the school leadership team should register separately br(Principal, Teacher Leader(s), Librarian, Technology Coordinator), so brthat we may have an accurate head count.brbrBe sure and bring laptops and snacks to share. Please visit http:// brwww.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ (you will find the link under High brSchool Events).

MLTI Spring High School Leadership Team Meetings

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:54:00 EDT

Each year we meet with Leadership Teams in the spring to learn from breach other about the nature of technology in our classrooms as it brrelates to learning and teaching. This spring, we ask your MLTI brLeadership Team bring successes and challenges to share and reflect brupon, as well as come prepared to help solve problems.brbrEach person on the school leadership team should register separately br(Principal, Teacher Leader(s), Librarian, Technology Coordinator), so brthat we may have an accurate head count.brbrBe sure and bring laptops and snacks to share. Please visit http:// brwww.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ (you will find the link under High brSchool Events).

Grant Opportunity: Maine Community Heritage Project: Apply Now!

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:07:56 EDT

Maine Community Heritage Project: Apply Now!brbrbrThe Maine Historical Society, in partnership with the Maine State brLibrary, is seeking Maine communities to participate in the Maine brCommunity Heritage Project (MCHP), an innovative new program that brpromotes collaboration between local schools, historical societies, brand public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local brhistory. The MCHP grows out of the Maine Memory Network (http:// brwww.mainememory.net), the Maine Historical Societys nationally brrecognized statewide digital museum, and is supported by a National brLeadership Grant from the Institute of Museum Library Services.

FYI - NEW English Language Arts List Serve

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:15:06 EDT

Maine DOE ELA specialists Patsy Dunton and Diana Doiron recently createdbra list serve to provide direct communication to those interested in ELAbrcontent. This is an opportunity to learn about current information,brresources, and events. Your box will not be filled with messages asbrPatsy and/or Diana will send an update once a week and responses willbrnot be allowed through the list. If a topic needs to be discussed, abrblog will be set up so your mailboxes don't clog. Please go tobrhttp://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ela/index.html and click on the listbrserve link sign up for this service. brThank you, brPatsy DuntonbrEnglish Language Arts Specialist, grades 6-12brMidcoast Regional Representativebr624-6625

Last Reminder: High School Physics and Physical Science Teacher Meeting

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:39:14 EDT

This is a final reminder about this years Meeting of High School brPhysics and Physical Science Teachers at the University of Maine. We brare meeting on the UMaine campus in Orono on Friday, March 14, 2008.brbrWe have an updated program outline included in the attached file. We brwill begin the days activities in the Engineering Science Research brBuilding (please refer to the attached map).brbrWe want to bring together Maine physics and physical science teachers brto discuss issues of teaching and learning, to present new brdemonstrations and teaching ideas, to showcase ways to get involved brat the university, and to promote interactions between all involved brparties.

MLTI Studywiz School Admin Training

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:49:19 EDT

MLTI has scheduled a Studywiz School Admin training on April 4, 2008 brat the Pineland Center, Apple Training Room in New Gloucester.brbrThis training session will provide MLTI Tech Leads or Teacher Leaders brwith information on how to manage and use Studywiz from an bradministrator's perspective. Learn how users are added to the brsystem, how passwords are managed, about the Studywiz admin workflow, brhow to manage your school's users/classes, what admin-type features brcan be given to teachers, manage messaging and activities, creating brinduction letters, how to create local groups for in school brcollaboration across different classes with teachers and students, brand more.

MLTI Math Sessions - clarification

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:53:07 EDT

MLTI invites to attend a MLTI High School Math Training session with brPam Buffington.brbrBrief Description of Session:brThis workshop is designed to introduce secondary level mathematics breducators to a range of online applets, tools, web-based resources, brand exemplary projects that utilize content centered technology brapplication to support mathematics teaching and learning.brbrThe primary focus will be on the use of resources available on the brMLTI HS image with the inclusion of the open source tool GeoGebra. brContent focus will include engagement specific to areas of known brstudent misconception and error as informed by research.brbrThis is an interactive session that models strategies to support brteachers and students in meeting national and state learning brstandards for school mathematics and ISTE technology literacy standards.brbrbrbrFacilitator: Pam BuffingtonbrbrTImes: 9:00 - 3:00 (please arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 to sign in brand do a connectivity check)brbrRegister online at http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/math08/

MLTI Math Training with Pam Buffington

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:21:49 EDT

Reminder! Register Now!! Arts, Innovation and Creativity Spring Institute

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:06:01 EDT

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative presents the ARTS, brINNOVATION and CREATIVITY Spring Institute, Sunday and Monday April br6th and 7th at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine.brbrMany of the sessions will be presented collaboratively giving brparticipants the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in connecting brVisual or Performing Arts to other Learning Results content with a brmajor focus on creativity.brbrMore information on sessions and online registration can be found bronline at: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/springinstitute08/ brindex.html or www.mainelearns.org.

Arts, Innovation and Creativity Spring Institute Registration Details

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:55:33 EST

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative presents the ARTS, brINNOVATION and CREATIVITY Spring Institute, Sunday and Monday April br6th and 7th at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine.brbrMany of the sessions will be presented collaboratively giving brparticipants the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in connecting brVisual or Performing Arts to other Learning Results content with a brmajor focus on creativity.brbrARTS, INNOVATION and CREATIVITY Spring Institute Registration and brRooming InformationbrRegistration Fee: $45.00brSamoset Room Reservations: $49.50 per night/double occupancy / $99.00 brper night/single occupancy

TWENTY-EIGHTH STATE-WIDE MEETING OF HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE TEACHERS

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:12:49 EST

WENTY-EIGHTH STATE-WIDE MEETING OF HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL brSCIENCE TEACHERSbrDepartment of Physics and AstronomybrThe University of Maine at OronobrFriday, March 14, 2008br8:30 AM 4 PMbr(registration begins at 8:00 AM, continental breakfast and lunch will brboth be served)

MLTI Leadership Position

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:16:14 EST

It's not too late to register for PSAT workshops!

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:14:30 EST

It's not too late to register for PSAT workshops! These free workshopsbrfocus on instructional strategies to support student achievement of thebrMaine Learning Results and the PSAT. Lunch will be served. Participantsbrthat attend for the entire session will be awarded CEU credits for sixbrhours of instruction.br brFor registration questions, please call Sandy McKechnie at 624-6770 orbremail: sandra.mckechnie at maine.gov . For other questions please contactbrSusan Johnson at 624-6627 or email: susan.johnson at maine.gov.br brRegistration form:brhttp://www.maine.gov/education/edletrs/2008/ilet/08ilet061attach.rtf

Using Your MLTI Laptop for Instruction

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:12:17 EST

USING YOUR MLTI LAPTOP FOR INSTRUCTION: Online Resources For Physics brScience TeachersbrSponsored by MLTI and the Southern Maine PartnershipbrbrbrThis workshop will explore three online sites:br1. comPADRE - Powerful site for finding online resourcesbr2. MIT Open Courseware: Highlights for High School - Video lectures, brdemonstrations, lab outlines and more.br3. PhET - Many peoples favorite collection of simulationsbrbrDue to our limited time together, we ask that you focus on content brthat you will be teaching in the next few weeks, in order to leave brthis workshop with a plan to bring back to your classroom.brbrA NoteShare notebook with more resources will be provided, as well as bra way that we can continue to collaborate.brbrPlease bring your MLTI laptop, which is required for this workshop.brbrDate: March 6, 2008brTime: 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.brLocation: Room 213, Abromson Center: USM, PortlandbrFacilitators: Michael Efron and David Small

Announcing State Science and Technology Specialist

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:42:05 EST

To: MS HS Science TeachersbrSubject: Announcing State Science and Technology SpecialistbrbrThe following letter introduces Anita Bernhardt, the Science and brTechnology Specialist for the Department of Education and provides brimportant information about the first STEM (Science, Technology, brEngineering, and Mathematics) Summit in Maine.brbrPLEASE FORWARD TO ALL SCIENCE TEACHERS.

MLTI Image Discussion

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:01:04 EST

Dear MLTI Schools,brThe MLTI Project Team is finalizing requirements for the MLTI Image brfor next year. For any faculty or staff who would like to provide brfeedback or ask questions about the configuration of the image (not brtechnical support), we will be hosting conference calls with members brof the MLTI Project Team. Each scheduled call will cover the same brinformation. Two calls are scheduled to allow for more people to brparticipate in the call. At each call, we will address both the Middle brSchool iBook and High School MacBook software image configurations as brmost of the configurations are the same.br

5th Annual MLTI Student Conference

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:41:44 EST

It is time to begin planning to join us for the 5th Annual MLTI brStudent Conference!brbrDate: Friday May 30, 2008brLocation: UMaine OronobrbrThe call for presenters will be coming out soon as well. This year brwe will be looking for a line up of student teacher led sessions brfor the first session, so if you and your students are doing brsomething with the MLTI devices that others would benefit from seeing brand thinking about, please consider putting together a one-hour brsession, and watch for the chance to suggest a presentation.brbrTo learn more about past conferences and watch as this year's program brdevelops, please visit:brbrhttp://www.mainelearns.org/studentconferencebrbrShould you have any questions, please contact Jim Moulton:brbrjim@jimmoulton.orgbrVoice - 207-666-5686brMobile - 207-751-7954

Studywiz Global Linked Groups

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:03:10 EST

Dear MLTI School,brbrTo help foster state-wide communication and collaboration for breducators and administrators across MLTI schools, the MLTI Project brOffice is forming Global Linked Groups in Studywiz. These groups will brallow members of the group to create and contribute to online brresources with each other. The number of Global Linked Groups is brlikely to grow over time as appropriate. To begin the process, the brMLTI Project Office has created the following groups:

Informational Letter #74 - Regional Forums

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:39:30 EST

INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO: 74brPOLICY CODE: IKFbrbrTO: Superintendents, Principals, Curriculum Leaders, CTE Directors, brTeachers, Community Members, Community College and University brAdministrators and FacultybrFROM: Susan A. Gendron, CommissionerbrDATE: January 24, 2008brSUBJECT: Regional ForumsbrbrThe Maine Department of Education is hosting regional forums across the State to gather input from superintendents, curriculum leaders, principals, teachers, parents, school board members, college representatives, and community members on our framework for developing regulations for the implementation of Maine Learning Results. Before we develop the changes needed for Chapter 125: Basic Approval Standards: Public Schools and School Administrative Units and Chapter 127: Instructional Program, Assessment and Diploma Requirements we are asking for feedback to inform our work.

MLTI Devices for Superintendents and Curriculum Coordinators

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:43:15 EST

As part of the expansion of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative to teachers in grades 9-12, the Department of Education has allocated an MLTI device to every Superintendent and Curriculum Coordinator, according to the following guidelines:

Announcing STEM Summit (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics) and new State Science and Technology Specialist

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:33:32 EST

January 12, 2008brbrDear Science Educators,brbrThe purpose of my letter is twofold: to introduce myself as the State Science and Technology Specialist for the Maine Department of Education and to share information with you about efforts to focus greater attention on science and technology education. In the last several months have begun to meet with the PreK-Diploma educators, school administrators, higher education faculty, informal educators, professional organizations, research organizations and business partners that comprise the Maine science and technology community; I am excited by the energy and wisdom of these individuals in our State. I am confident that, together, we have the knowledge and commitment to improve science and technology education for Maine students.

Call for Conference Workshop Proposals - "Arts, Innovation and Creativity"

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:22:42 EST

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative presentsbrbrARTS, INNOVATION and CREATIVITYbr2008 Spring InstitutebrApril 6 and 7brat The Samoset Resort - Rockport, Mainebrbr~ Call for Conference Workshop Proposals ~brbrWorkshop topics should include...

Register NOW for FREE January SAT/PSAT Workshops!

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:54:23 EST

This email is being sent on behalf of Susan Johnson, Sandy McKechnie, and Dan Hupp of the Department of Education. Should you have questions that need to be addressed, please contact them directly.br---------------------------------------------------------------------------brbrDear Maine High School Educator,brbrYou are invited to attend free workshops focused on instructional strategies to support student achievement of the Maine Learning Results and on the SAT and PSAT. Lunch will be served. Participants that attend for the entire duration of the session will be awarded CEU credits for six hours of instruction.

Save the date! - more

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:57:37 EST

We've received a lot of questions about the Spring Institute, and wantedbrto clarify that all MLTI teachers are invited, although Teacher Leadersbrare strongly encouraged to participate. An online registration formbrwill be made available very soon, so please watch your email for abrfollow up to our Save The Date notice. Registration will be first-come,brfirst-served, and will likely fill up quickly, so register early!brbrAdditionally, we are still in the process of gathering presenters forbrthe Institute. If you are interested in being a presenter or if therebris specific content you would like to see presented, please send anbremail to: mlti.project at maine.gov, with April Institute in the subjectbrline.brbrHAPPY HOLIDAYS!brbrLaura J. BrownbrProject AssistantbrMaine Learning Technology InitiativebrLearning Through Technology TeambrState Of Maine Department of Education

Save the date!

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:45:44 EST

Dance to your calendar! Save these dates!brbrSunday, April 6 and Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Samoset Resort inbrRockportbrbrThe Maine Learning Technology Initiative Presents brThe 2008 Spring Teacher Leader Institute brArts, Innovation and CreativitybrbrHands-on creative professional development, artfully combined withbrmind-bending, side-splitting, toe-tapping presentations and performancesbrespecially designed to empower middle and high school teachers as theybrintegrate technology into teaching and learning. See Science, Math,brSocial Studies, Foreign Language and English/Language Arts, blended withbrthe Visual and Performing Arts in ways never before imagined!brbrArtful Details to follow!brbrBob McIntire brTech Team - MLTI/eMINTS Project ManagerbrMaine Department of Education br23 State House Station - Augusta, ME 04333-0023brtel 207.624.6778 cell 207.592-4718 brtty 888-577-6690 fax 207.624-6651br

Time to Post E-Rate Form 470

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:28:55 EST

This message is being sent to you on behalf of Maine State Libraries. brbrPlease direct all questions to the contact information at the bottom of this message.brbr******************************************************************brbrTime to post E-Rate Form 470br brIf your library or school applies for E-Rate discounts for telephone services (local, long distance, cellular, etc.) or other E-Rate eligible services, it is now time to prepare and post the Form 470. You may fill out the Form 470 online at: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/menu.aspbr brThe Form 470 is a service request form which informs vendors that you want bids for services. It must be posted at the USAC/SLD website for at least 28 days before you can go ahead and select a phone company (or other vendor) and continue with the E-rate process by completing the next required form, Form 471. Do not sign a contract for services before the 28 day period is over!br brThis year the Form 471 must be completed by February 7th, 2008 which means January 10th is the last day you can complete a Form 470.br brPlease do not wait until the last minute! brbrWe encourage you to file the Form 470 prior to the December holidays to allow plenty of time to evaluate any bids and get the Form 471 done. brbrWe also recommend that you use wording from the eligible services list when filling out all E-rate forms. The list is available in PDF format at: http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-07-182A2.pdfbrbrTechnology Plan Reminder: brIf you get your Internet through MSLN, do E-Rate for ATM, or apply for any Priority 2 services, and your current technology plan does not cover the 12 months of Funding Year 2008 (July 1, 2008 - June 2009), a technology plan must be developed prior to the submission of the Form 470. New plans will need to be approved prior to the start of services (July 1, 2008). Most schools and libraries do need a technology plan.brbrTraining Will Be Offered via ATM, Webinars, Conference Calls:brWe will be offering training to anyone who may want to apply for E-rate discounts for the first time or who just wants a refresher. Training will be done via a series of webinars (live and archived) and ATM sessions. We will also schedule an introductory and informational conference call session during the first week in December. We will post times and dates of training in the next few days. brbrSign Up for the New Maine E-rate Listserv: brAlthough we will continue to post reminders to MELIBS, MEINFO, ACTEM and MSLNTC, the ERATE-MAINE listserv will offer additional notices and information about E-Rate. You may subscribe to the ERATE-MAINE listserv at the Maine State Library/Department of Education E-Rate website: http://www.maine.gov/msl/erate/ br brIf you need more information on E-Rate forms and deadlines, please email your questions to: brbrJanet McKenney, Public Library and MSLN E-rate Coordinator, janet.mckenney at maine.gov brbrORbrbrSylvia K. Norton, School E-Rate Coordinator, sylvia.k.norton at maine.gov

MMSA Workshop - Teaching Climate Change Through Technology

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:57:54 EST

Good morningbrbrWe wanted to share a great opportunity for High School teachers (especially science or social studies). MMSA is holding a workshop addressing the teaching of climate change issues using technology on December 6th (more info below).brbrIf you have any questions on the event below, please contact Chad Dorsey, whose contact information can be found at the end of this email.brbrThank youbrJuanitabrbrbrClimate Change: Teaching Through Technology Workshop in Augusta Dec. 6brbrClimate change is one of the most talked-about topics in our society brtoday. But how do you teach about a topic so recent that it's not brcovered well in most textbooks? And how can you bring the importance brof climate change alive for your students? See how you can use brtechnology and digital resources to do just that at this Dec. 6 brworkshop at the MMSA offices in Augusta.brbrThis workshop for grade 7-12 teachers will delve into the science brbehind climate change and provide hands-on experience with a variety brof Web sites and online tools that can help you engage your students. brDeb Avalone-King from the Maine Department of Environmental brProtection and Chad Dorsey from the Maine Mathematics and Science brAlliance will help you learn how to make pressing issues about brclimate change understandable while involving your students with real brscientific data and vivid satellite imagery. This workshop will help bryou learn how to use Google Earth with students, provide a ton of brgreat Web links, and give you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to bra comprehensive new Web site being developed to address issues brinvolving climate change and oceans.brbrNo matter how you currently approach the topic of climate change, bryou're certain to leave this workshop with fresh ideas you can easily bruse with students. Learn more and register today at mmsa.org/events.brbrChad DorseybrScience and Education Technology SpecialistbrMaine Mathematics and Science AlliancebrP.O. Box 5359brAugusta, ME 04332br(UPS-Fed Ex deliveries: 219 Capitol Street)brbrEmail: cdorsey at mmsa.orgbrPhone: (207) 592-3614brFax: (207) 287-5885

MLTI HS PD Sessions and Math Sessions Information

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:21:08 EST

To: All High School EducatorsbrFrom: MLTIbrRe: Reminder - Regional Professional Development Sessions for EducatorsbrbrbrI wanted to remind everyone there is still time to register for HS Regional Professional Development sessions. The general session meetings are not an ?etched in stone? agenda but will familiarize you with the basic use of web tools available on your new MacBook. The goals for the day will be to: 1. Practice using three universal literacy strategies and 2. Practice ways to develop content for lessons using NoteShare, iTunes, podcasting and Studywiz.brbrbrWe have also designated three of these dates for Math Sessions (see dates below) which are being facilitated by Dr. Pam Buffington. The Math Sessions are designed to introduce secondary level educators to a range of online applets, tools, web-based resources, and exemplary projects that utilize content centered technology application to support mathematics teaching and learning. The primary focus will be on the use of the open source tool GeoGebra. This will include engagement specific to areas of known student misconception and error as informed by research. This is an interactive session that models strategies to support teachers and students in meeting national and state learning standards for school mathematics and ISTE technology literacy standards.brbrbrPlease register for a session at: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/. You can find a listing of dates below. We?ve tried to brprovide you with more options by scheduling two locations per day. Please select only ONE meeting date/location to attend.brbrThank youbrJuanita

MLTI Studywiz Admin Training

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:17:49 EST

Studywiz Admin Training for those currently in the role of MLTI brStudywiz School Admin.brbr(Expected audience: those staff familiar with the needs of the school brand are in a position to be able to help manage this process.)brbrThis free training session will provide MLTI Studywiz School Admins brwith information on how to manage and use Studywiz from an bradministrator's perspective. Learn how users are added to the brsystem, how passwords are managed, about the Studywiz admin workflow, brhow to manage your school's users/classes, what admin-type features brcan be given to teachers, manage messaging and activities, creating brinduction letters, how to create local groups for in school brcollaboration across different classes with teachers and students, brand more.

MLTI HS Teacher Leader Form

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:38:13 EST

Good morningbrbrTeacher leadership is critical to the successful implementation of brtechnology use in ?whole school capacity building? to increase brstudent and educator learning. We at MLTI recommend that each school brdesignates a ?lead teacher? (a classroom teacher with influence and brpower) that has the respect and confidence of their own colleagues in brthe classroom. You can find a more detailed description and Teacher brLeader Form at:brhttp://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ (entitled HS Teacher Leadership brInformation Form).br

Deadline Reminder - High School MLTI Pilot Project

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:13:26 EST

You received an email a few weeks ago seeking applications forbrparticipation in the High School MLTI Pilot Project. The deadline tobrsubmit applications is Thursday, October 25, 2007. If you wish tobrsubmit an application for consideration, please do so by the end of thebrday on Thursday. brbr brbrIf you decide to participate, please fill out the application and submitbrone copy to Bette Manchester at bmanchester at mainelearns.org and submit abrsecond copy to Leanne Walker at swintle at usm.maine.edu.br

Regional Professional Development Sessions for HS Educators

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:54:53 EST

To: All High School EducatorsbrFrom: MLTIbrRe: Regional Professional Development Sessions for EducatorsbrbrbrNow that the MLTI MacBooks have been distributed, many of you are brfacing the challenge of understanding how to best use this tremendous bropportunity to improve teaching and learning within your curriculum brarea.brbrWe have scheduled multiple Regional Professional Development Sessions brthat will bring together high school educators from across the brcontent areas to learn and share how these tools and resources can brenhance and transform teaching and learning.brbrThe meetings are not an ?etched in stone? agenda but will familiarize bryou with the basic use of web tools available on your new MacBook. brThe goals for the day will be to: 1. Practice using three universal brliteracy strategies and 2. Practice ways to develop content for brlessons using NoteShare, iTunes, podcasting and Studywiz.brbrPlease register for a session at: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/ breducator/. You can find a listing of dates below. We?ve tried to brprovide you with more options by scheduling two locations per day. brPlease select only ONE meeting date/location to attend.br

FOR IMMED. RELEASE: Gendron, Baldacci Hail Results of Laptop Study

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:19:37 EST

N E W S R E L E A S Ebrbr Maine Department of Education, Susan A. Gendron, Commissionerbrbr REPORTERS AND EDITORS: The principals listed below are willing to br speak with reporters, give you an opportunity to observe a class br using laptops, and connect you with teachers and/or students br willing to be interviewed. All three schools are doing great work br with laptops and have the improved writing scores to support that.brbr Falmouth Middle School, Principal Jeff Rodman, 781-3740br Nobleboro Central School, Principal Mark Deblois, 563-3437br Lamoine Consolidated School, Principal Val Perkins, 667-8578brbr FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ? October 24, 2005brbr Contact: David Connerty-Marin, 624-6880/831-3313brbr Gendron, Baldacci Hail Results of Laptop Studybrbr Use of laptops in curriculum results in greater writing achievementbrbr AUGUSTA ? Education Commissioner Susan Gendron and Governor John br Baldacci hailed the results of a study released on Tuesday that br offers, for the first time, quantifiable data showing that the use br of laptops in classrooms improves learning.br

Additional MacBook and Modem Orders

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:48:32 EDT

Dear MLTI Schools,brbrADDITIONAL MACBOOK NEEDSbrBased upon feedback received at the Leadership sessions, the Department is placing a second order for additional MacBook computer devices. If your High School did not submit a complete list of staff names at the initial order deadline, please provide the missing information to the Department by following the link labeled Additional MacBook Orders found at a href=http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator//a . The deadline for submissions is 2 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2007. This is the final opportunity to identify eligible staff members who were not submitted previously.brbrIn addition, if your school would like to purchase additional seats of the program for ineligible staff, you may do so by following the same link, Additional MacBook Orders found at a href=http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator//a . Seats of the MLTI program for ineligible staff will cost $300 per seat per year for 4 years. First annual payments will be due to the Department by December 15, 2007. All associated MLTI policies and protocols, support and warranty will accompany these locally funded devices. The deadline for submissions is 2 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2007. This is the final opportunity to purchase locally funded MacBooks for ineligible staff through the MLTI program.

MLTI HS Survey Clarification

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:16:23 EDT

Good afternoonbrbrWe've received questions from some of you with confusion on how to access the surveys we've requested you take. Please follow the directions below to locate and take the surveys. If you still have any questions, please let me know!brbrHow to get to the High School Surveys brbr1. On an MLTI high school MacBook, open Safari. Click on the button in the bookmarks bar named MLTI Educator. If you cannot find it or you are not using an MLTI MacBook, go to this address: a href=http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ /abrbr2. The first link on this page goes to the High School Teacher survey. This is a survey that each high school teacher should complete. The second link is to the High School Leadership Team Meeting survey. This survey is to be completed after the team has attended a leadership meeting. Only one survey needs to be completed by each team (one per school) but its best if it's a collaborative effort.

High School MLTI Pilot Project

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:09:43 EDT

Good afternoonbrbrThe Center for Education Policy, Applied Research and Evaluation and MLTI are interested in doing the High School MLTI Pilot Project at three sites. The goal of this project is to identify three pilot high schools and provide assistance to them in implementing the Mac Books into their schools for 2007-08. The purpose is two fold: (1) to assist these 3 schools in integrating the laptops into their schools to meet specific school goals and (2) to research and document the integration process. The criteria to be part of this project can be found attached to this email, as well as an application.brbrPlease take the time to review this information. If you decide this is something your school would like to participate in, please fill out the application and submit one copy to Bette Manchester at bmanchester at mainelearns.org and submit a second copy to Leanne Walker at swintle at usm.maine.edubrbr brbrThank youbrbrJuanita Deschambault

MLTI 21st C. High School Teacher Program Leadership Meetings

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:50:08 EDT

We are concerned that all high school principals have an opportunity to attend one of the remaining regional meetings. The attendance and signups have been outstanding. The sessions are formally closed to all other participants, not principals. If you are a high school principal who was not able to register, please just come to any one of the remaining sessions.

MLTI Survey Data Needed

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:33:07 EDT

TO: MLTI High School Principals, Teacher Leaders, and Tech LeadsbrFROM: Bette Manchester, Director of Special Projects, MLTIbrDATE: September 14, 2007brRE: MLTI High School Educator Survey br brWelcome to the new school year! We hope you have had a productive and enjoyable summer. As the new high school expansion of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) begins, we need your help in gathering information about the program. Please encourage all your teachers to complete the online survey available at the URL below - itbrwill only take 5 - 6 minutes to complete.br brThe information we collect is important for many reasons. It will be used to report to the State of Maine Commissioner of Education and Legislature, as required by law, and will also help to provide feedback to Maine educators.br brSurvey details:brbrSurveys are available beginning Monday, September 17, 2007 and should be completed as soon as your MacBooks are distributed in your school.br brThe survey can be found online at:bra href=http://usm.maine.edu/cepare/surveys/hsteacher.htmhttp://usm.maine.edu/cepare/surveys/hsteacher.htm/abr brPlease be assured that any and all information provided will be kept completely confidential.br brAny questions can be directed to me, Bette Manchester at 624-6769, or by email at bmanchester at mainelearns.org. You may also address your questions to Paula Gravelle of the external evaluation team at the University of Southern Maine. Their phone is 1-888-800-5044, and email is cepare at usm.maine.edu.br

REMINDER: MLTI Regional HS Leadership Team Meetings

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:31:38 EDT

Just a quick reminder that we are still accepting registrations for the upcoming Regional High School Leadership Team meetings for the 21st Century High School Teacher Tools and Resources expansion of MLTI.brbrEach person on the school leadership team should register separately (Principal, Teacher Leader(s), Librarian, Technology Coordinator), so that we may have an accurate headcount.brbrPlease use this link for more information on this program, and to register for the meetings: a href=http://www.mainelearns.org/story_detail?story_id=742http://www.mainelearns.org/story_detail?story_id=742/a

REMINDER: MLTI High School Fall Tech Update

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:22:23 EDT

Just a quick reminder to let everyone know that we are now accepting registrations for the High School Tech Updates for Technology Coordinators and Tech Leads. Please refer to the information below to register, and please register each person separately, limit 2 people per school.

Dial Up Modems - Action Required

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:22:35 EDT

Greetings everyone,br brWe are excited to begin working with your school this year. As you may or may not be aware, the Apple MacBook computers do not include a telephone modem. For some participants, this will mean that they require an external modem unit to allow them to use a telephone dial up Internet service account while at home. The Department will purchase dial up modems for use by educators who require one for home Internet connectivity. Please poll your faculty to determine the total number of users who will require a dial up modem to be able to connect to the Internet from home using a dial up account and report that total to us online at:br bra href=http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/a

MLTI High School Fall Tech Update

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:14:29 EDT

Dear MLTI Technology Coordinators and Leads,br brThe MLTI Project Team and the Apple Project Team would like to invite you to the Fall Tech Update. This will be a full-day meeting that includes lunch.br brSome of the Topics we will cover are: br br- Technical troubleshooting br- Warranty and support protocols br- How to find helpbr brLocations:brNorthern Maine Tech UpdatebrOctober 16, 2007br8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.brSpectacular Events Center, Bangorbr brSouthern Maine Tech UpdatebrOctober 17, 2007br8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.brGorham Middle School Auditorium, Gorhambr brRegistration is limited to 2 participants per school. br brPlease visit a href=http://training.mlti.org/techupdatehome_hs_fall_07.shtmlhttp://training.mlti.org/techupdatehome_hs_fall_07.shtml/a to register.

MLTI Teacher Leader Description and Registration for High School Leadership Meetings - amended

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:47:08 EDT

StipendbrThe stipend is $1,000.00 for one year to be paid by the MLTI directly to the Teacher Leader. MLTI can ensure that funds will be available for the 2007-2008 school year, and will support the cost of one teacher leader per school.

MLTI Teacher Leader Description and Registration for High School Leadership Meetings

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:03:47 EDT

As promised, the MLTI High School Teacher Leader job specifications are posted below.br brIf you have any further questions, regarding the Teacher Leaderbrposition, please email Bette Manchester, bmanchester at mainelearns.org.br brPlease a href=http://www.mainelearns.org/story_detail?story_id=742click here/a for more information on the MLTI high school expansion, and to register for your Regional High School Leadership Meeting (note locations and dates below): brAroostook, 9/17, University of Maine at Presque IslebrHancock, 9/20, Hancock County Technical Center, EllsworthbrKennebec, 9/21, The Grandeur Sun, WatervillebrYork, 9/25, Noble High School, North BerwickbrPenquis, 9/26, Piscataquis Community High School, GuilfordbrWashington, 9/27, University of Maine at MachiasbrWestern Maine, 9/28, University of Maine at FarmingtonbrCumberland, 10/2, University of Southern Maine at GorhambrMidCoast, 10/3, UMaine Hutchinson Center, Belfast br brMLTI Teacher Leader Job DescriptionbrTeacher leadership is critical to the successful implementation of technology use in whole school capacity building to increase student and educator learning.

Dial Up Modems - Action Required

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:49:20 EDT

Greetings everyone,brbrWe are excited to begin working with your school this year. As you may or may not be aware, the Apple MacBook computers do not include a telephone modem. For some participants, this will mean that they require an external modem unit to allow them to use a telephone dial up Internet service account while at home. The Department will purchase dial up modems for use by educators who require one for home Internet connectivity. Please poll your faculty to determine the brtotal number of users who will require a dial up modem to be able to connect to the Internet from home using a dial up account and report that total to us online at:brbrhttp://www.maine.gov/mlti/educatorbr

FW: MLTI 21st Century High School Teacher Tools and Resources

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:40:50 EDT

Please refer to the following link for more information on this initiative and to register for the upcoming regional leadership meetings.br brhttp://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/

MLTI 21st Century High School Teacher Tools and Resources

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:59:04 EDT

Greetings,br brWe do hope that you are enjoying the summer. We are excited to meet with you and your leadership team to discuss the expansion of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) to our high schools and career and technical education centers. This initiative is a critical next step in supporting Maine1s educators to prepare all secondary students for college, career, and citizenship in the 21st century. Educators in grades 9-12 will receive professional development, equipment, and support, beginning with the 2007-2008 school year.

MLTI High Schools - Your Assistance is Requested

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:59:21 EDT

As we gear up to schedule sessions for the upcoming 21st Century High School Teacher Tools and Resources Professional Development Program, we have the need to locate spaces around the state that can accommodate these important meetings.br brIf your school has a room that can be used for an all-day professional development event, please take a moment to complete a very brief survey located through this link:br brhttp://www.createsurvey.com/c/55738-YtvkmF/