MLTI-HS Email Distribution Archive

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
Trainings. For the first time, MLTI Tech Lead Training will include
Tech Leads from both middle and high schools. The focus of the
sessions will be the new Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" operating system and
the 2008 MLTI image.

Northern Maine Tech Update
May 20th, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
University of Maine at Orono, Corbett Hall

Southern Maine Tech Update
May 21st, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Gorham Middle School Auditorium, Gorham

Lunch will be provided.

Please visit http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ and click on Spring
Tech 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
Annual MLTI Student Tech Team Conference, in partnership with The
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UMaine is OPEN!

Please head to http://www.MaineLearns.org or http://www.state.me.us/
mlti/educator/index.htm#Events and follow the link you will find
there 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
Team Conference, in partnership with The Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department at UMaine is OPEN!

Please head to http://www.MaineLearns.org or http://www.state.me.us/
mlti/educator/ and follow the link you will find there for more
details 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 Leader
for your school, and we are pleased with the results we've seen this
year. The important work you do on behalf of your school and the Maine
Learning Technology Initiative allows the MLTI to reach every teacher
with tools and resources that support teaching in a digital age.

The following information explains the requirements that must be met
before MLTI can pay the second half of the stipend for Spring 2008.
Please review this information carefully.

All forms and a complete set of instructions related to Teacher Leaders are
located online at http://www.mainelearns.org and http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/
We have also added these forms to the Studywiz 207 HS Teacher Leader
group folder.

Maine Social Studies Professional Development Network

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:52:09 EDT

The Maine Social Studies Professional Development Network and Department
of Education have developed an electronic newsletter that provides
information about professional development opportunities, teaching
resources, and related items of interest to social studies educators and
others. Since its initial e-mailing in November 2007, over 460 people
have subscribed.

If you are interested in receiving our Monthly Newsletter, please e-mail
glenn.nerbak at maine.gov to be added to
the distribution list.

Thank you,

Glenn Nerbak
Distinguished Educator
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
207-624-6721

Literacy Leadership Collaborative

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:44:56 EDT

Bring your literacy team and join us for a Literacy Leadership
Collaborative! This meeting of the LLC is supported by MLTI and is
designed for the networking of School Literacy Teams. Your school's
Literacy Team is comprised of the literacy coach or specialist, the
library media specialist, and the instructional technology integrator.

Some topics that will be discussed are:
1. Teams will explore the potential for student learning when there
is collaboration among library media specialist, technology
integrators, & literacy specialists.
2. Teams will learn tools and strategies for collaboration and
addressing 21st century literacy.
3. Teams will begin to build, refine and/or expand a plan for future
collaboration.

You can register for one of these meetings by visiting our website
and looking under Events - http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/. Each
person 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
School Leadership Team for the MLTI Spring Leadership Team Meetings.

Each year we meet with Leadership Teams in the spring to learn from
each other about the nature of technology in our classrooms as it
relates to learning and teaching. This spring, we ask your MLTI
Leadership Team bring successes and challenges to share and reflect
upon, as well as come prepared to help solve problems.

Each person on the school leadership team should register separately
(Principal, Teacher Leader(s), Librarian, Technology Coordinator), so
that we may have an accurate head count.

Be sure and bring laptops and snacks to share. Please visit http://
www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ (you will find the link under High
School 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
each other about the nature of technology in our classrooms as it
relates to learning and teaching. This spring, we ask your MLTI
Leadership Team bring successes and challenges to share and reflect
upon, as well as come prepared to help solve problems.

Each person on the school leadership team should register separately
(Principal, Teacher Leader(s), Librarian, Technology Coordinator), so
that we may have an accurate head count.

Be sure and bring laptops and snacks to share. Please visit http://
www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ (you will find the link under High
School Events).

Grant Opportunity: Maine Community Heritage Project: Apply Now!

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:07:56 EDT

Maine Community Heritage Project: Apply Now!

The Maine Historical Society, in partnership with the Maine State
Library, is seeking Maine communities to participate in the Maine
Community Heritage Project (MCHP), an innovative new program that
promotes collaboration between local schools, historical societies,
and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local
history. The MCHP grows out of the Maine Memory Network (http://
www.mainememory.net), the Maine Historical Societys nationally
recognized statewide digital museum, and is supported by a National
Leadership 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 created
a list serve to provide direct communication to those interested in ELA
content. This is an opportunity to learn about current information,
resources, and events. Your box will not be filled with messages as
Patsy and/or Diana will send an update once a week and responses will
not be allowed through the list. If a topic needs to be discussed, a
blog will be set up so your mailboxes don't clog. Please go to
http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ela/index.html and click on the list
serve link sign up for this service.
Thank you,
Patsy Dunton
English Language Arts Specialist, grades 6-12
Midcoast Regional Representative
624-6625

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
Physics and Physical Science Teachers at the University of Maine. We
are meeting on the UMaine campus in Orono on Friday, March 14, 2008.

We have an updated program outline included in the attached file. We
will begin the days activities in the Engineering Science Research
Building (please refer to the attached map).

We want to bring together Maine physics and physical science teachers
to discuss issues of teaching and learning, to present new
demonstrations and teaching ideas, to showcase ways to get involved
at the university, and to promote interactions between all involved
parties.

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
at the Pineland Center, Apple Training Room in New Gloucester.

This training session will provide MLTI Tech Leads or Teacher Leaders
with information on how to manage and use Studywiz from an
administrator's perspective. Learn how users are added to the
system, how passwords are managed, about the Studywiz admin workflow,
how to manage your school's users/classes, what admin-type features
can be given to teachers, manage messaging and activities, creating
induction letters, how to create local groups for in school
collaboration across different classes with teachers and students,
and 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
Pam Buffington.

Brief Description of Session:
This workshop is designed to introduce secondary level mathematics
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 resources available on the
MLTI HS image with the inclusion of the open source tool GeoGebra.
Content focus 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.

Facilitator: Pam Buffington

TImes: 9:00 - 3:00 (please arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 to sign in
and do a connectivity check)

Register 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,
INNOVATION and CREATIVITY Spring Institute, Sunday and Monday April
6th and 7th at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine.

Many of the sessions will be presented collaboratively giving
participants the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in connecting
Visual or Performing Arts to other Learning Results content with a
major focus on creativity.

More information on sessions and online registration can be found
online at: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events/springinstitute08/
index.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,
INNOVATION and CREATIVITY Spring Institute, Sunday and Monday April
6th and 7th at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine.

Many of the sessions will be presented collaboratively giving
participants the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in connecting
Visual or Performing Arts to other Learning Results content with a
major focus on creativity.

ARTS, INNOVATION and CREATIVITY Spring Institute Registration and
Rooming Information
Registration Fee: $45.00
Samoset Room Reservations: $49.50 per night/double occupancy / $99.00
per 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
SCIENCE TEACHERS
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Maine at Orono
Friday, March 14, 2008
8:30 AM 4 PM
(registration begins at 8:00 AM, continental breakfast and lunch will
both 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 workshops
focus on instructional strategies to support student achievement of the
Maine Learning Results and the PSAT. Lunch will be served. Participants
that attend for the entire session will be awarded CEU credits for six
hours of instruction.

For registration questions, please call Sandy McKechnie at 624-6770 or
email: sandra.mckechnie at maine.gov . For other questions please contact
Susan Johnson at 624-6627 or email: susan.johnson at maine.gov.

Registration form:
http://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
Science Teachers
Sponsored by MLTI and the Southern Maine Partnership

This workshop will explore three online sites:
1. comPADRE - Powerful site for finding online resources
2. MIT Open Courseware: Highlights for High School - Video lectures,
demonstrations, lab outlines and more.
3. PhET - Many peoples favorite collection of simulations

Due to our limited time together, we ask that you focus on content
that you will be teaching in the next few weeks, in order to leave
this workshop with a plan to bring back to your classroom.

A NoteShare notebook with more resources will be provided, as well as
a way that we can continue to collaborate.

Please bring your MLTI laptop, which is required for this workshop.

Date: March 6, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 213, Abromson Center: USM, Portland
Facilitators: Michael Efron and David Small

Announcing State Science and Technology Specialist

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:42:05 EST

To: MS & HS Science Teachers
Subject: Announcing State Science and Technology Specialist

The following letter introduces Anita Bernhardt, the Science and
Technology Specialist for the Department of Education and provides
important information about the first STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics) Summit in Maine.

PLEASE FORWARD TO ALL SCIENCE TEACHERS.

MLTI Image Discussion

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:01:04 EST

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

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
Student Conference!

Date: Friday May 30, 2008
Location: UMaine Orono

The call for presenters will be coming out soon as well. This year
we will be looking for a line up of student & teacher led sessions
for the first session, so if you and your students are doing
something with the MLTI devices that others would benefit from seeing
and thinking about, please consider putting together a one-hour
session, and watch for the chance to suggest a presentation.

To learn more about past conferences and watch as this year's program
develops, please visit:

http://www.mainelearns.org/studentconference

Should you have any questions, please contact Jim Moulton:

jim@jimmoulton.org
Voice - 207-666-5686
Mobile - 207-751-7954

Studywiz Global Linked Groups

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:03:10 EST

Dear MLTI School,

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

Informational Letter #74 - Regional Forums

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:39:30 EST

INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO: 74
POLICY CODE: IKF

TO: Superintendents, Principals, Curriculum Leaders, CTE Directors,
Teachers, Community Members, Community College and University
Administrators and Faculty
FROM: Susan A. Gendron, Commissioner
DATE: January 24, 2008
SUBJECT: Regional Forums

The 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, 2008

Dear Science Educators,

The 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 presents

ARTS, INNOVATION and CREATIVITY
2008 Spring Institute
April 6 and 7
at The Samoset Resort - Rockport, Maine

~ Call for Conference Workshop Proposals ~

Workshop 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.
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Dear Maine High School Educator,

You 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 wanted
to clarify that all MLTI teachers are invited, although Teacher Leaders
are strongly encouraged to participate. An online registration form
will be made available very soon, so please watch your email for a
follow up to our Save The Date notice. Registration will be first-come,
first-served, and will likely fill up quickly, so register early!

Additionally, we are still in the process of gathering presenters for
the Institute. If you are interested in being a presenter or if there
is specific content you would like to see presented, please send an
email to: mlti.project at maine.gov, with "April Institute" in the subject
line.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Laura J. Brown
Project Assistant
Maine Learning Technology Initiative
Learning Through Technology Team
State Of Maine Department of Education

Save the date!

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:45:44 EST

Dance to your calendar! Save these dates!

Sunday, April 6 and Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Samoset Resort in
Rockport

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative Presents
The 2008 Spring Teacher Leader Institute
"Arts, Innovation and Creativity"

Hands-on creative professional development, artfully combined with
mind-bending, side-splitting, toe-tapping presentations and performances
especially designed to empower middle and high school teachers as they
integrate technology into teaching and learning. See Science, Math,
Social Studies, Foreign Language and English/Language Arts, blended with
the Visual and Performing Arts in ways never before imagined!

Artful Details to follow!

Bob McIntire
Tech Team - MLTI/eMINTS Project Manager
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

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.

Please direct all questions to the contact information at the bottom of this message.

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Time to post E-Rate Form 470

If 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.asp

The 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!

This 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.

Please do not wait until the last minute!

We 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.

We 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.pdf

Technology Plan Reminder:
If 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.

Training Will Be Offered via ATM, Webinars, Conference Calls:
We 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.

Sign Up for the New Maine E-rate Listserv:
Although 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/

If you need more information on E-Rate forms and deadlines, please email your questions to:

Janet McKenney, Public Library and MSLN E-rate Coordinator, janet.mckenney at maine.gov

OR

Sylvia 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 morning

We 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).

If you have any questions on the event below, please contact Chad Dorsey, whose contact information can be found at the end of this email.

Thank you
Juanita

Climate Change: Teaching Through Technology Workshop in Augusta Dec. 6

Climate change is one of the most talked-about topics in our society
today. But how do you teach about a topic so recent that it's not
covered well in most textbooks? And how can you bring the importance
of climate change alive for your students? See how you can use
technology and digital resources to do just that at this Dec. 6
workshop at the MMSA offices in Augusta.

This workshop for grade 7-12 teachers will delve into the science
behind climate change and provide hands-on experience with a variety
of Web sites and online tools that can help you engage your students.
Deb Avalone-King from the Maine Department of Environmental
Protection and Chad Dorsey from the Maine Mathematics and Science
Alliance will help you learn how to make pressing issues about
climate change understandable while involving your students with real
scientific data and vivid satellite imagery. This workshop will help
you learn how to use Google Earth with students, provide a ton of
great Web links, and give you exclusive "behind-the-scenes" access to
a comprehensive new Web site being developed to address issues
involving climate change and oceans.

No matter how you currently approach the topic of climate change,
you're certain to leave this workshop with fresh ideas you can easily
use with students. Learn more and register today at mmsa.org/events.

Chad Dorsey
Science and Education Technology Specialist
Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
P.O. Box 5359
Augusta, ME 04332
(UPS-Fed Ex deliveries: 219 Capitol Street)

Email: cdorsey at mmsa.org
Phone: (207) 592-3614
Fax: (207) 287-5885

MLTI HS PD Sessions and Math Sessions Information

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:21:08 EST

To: All High School Educators
From: MLTI
Re: Reminder - Regional Professional Development Sessions for Educators

I 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.

We 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.

Please register for a session at: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/. You can find a listing of dates below. We?ve tried to
provide you with more options by scheduling two locations per day. Please select only ONE meeting date/location to attend.

Thank you
Juanita

MLTI Studywiz Admin Training

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:17:49 EST

Studywiz Admin Training for those currently in the role of MLTI
Studywiz School Admin.

(Expected audience: those staff familiar with the needs of the school
and are in a position to be able to help manage this process.)

This free training session will provide MLTI Studywiz School Admins
with information on how to manage and use Studywiz from an
administrator's perspective. Learn how users are added to the
system, how passwords are managed, about the Studywiz admin workflow,
how to manage your school's users/classes, what admin-type features
can be given to teachers, manage messaging and activities, creating
induction letters, how to create local groups for in school
collaboration across different classes with teachers and students,
and more.

MLTI HS Teacher Leader Form

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:38:13 EST

Good morning

Teacher leadership is critical to the successful implementation of
technology use in ?whole school capacity building? to increase
student and educator learning. We at MLTI recommend that each school
designates a ?lead teacher? (a classroom teacher with influence and
power) that has the respect and confidence of their own colleagues in
the classroom. You can find a more detailed description and Teacher
Leader Form at:
http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ (entitled HS Teacher Leadership
Information Form).

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 for
participation in the High School MLTI Pilot Project. The deadline to
submit applications is Thursday, October 25, 2007. If you wish to
submit an application for consideration, please do so by the end of the
day on Thursday.

If you decide to participate, 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.edu.

Regional Professional Development Sessions for HS Educators

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:54:53 EST

To: All High School Educators
From: MLTI
Re: Regional Professional Development Sessions for Educators

Now that the MLTI MacBooks have been distributed, many of you are
facing the challenge of understanding how to best use this tremendous
opportunity to improve teaching and learning within your curriculum
area.

We have scheduled multiple Regional Professional Development Sessions
that will bring together high school educators from across the
content areas to learn and share how these tools and resources can
enhance and transform teaching and learning.

The 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.

Please register for a session at: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/
educator/. You can find a listing of dates below. We?ve tried to
provide you with more options by scheduling two locations per day.
Please select only ONE meeting date/location to attend.

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 E

Maine Department of Education, Susan A. Gendron, Commissioner

REPORTERS AND EDITORS: The principals listed below are willing to
speak with reporters, give you an opportunity to observe a class
using laptops, and connect you with teachers and/or students
willing to be interviewed. All three schools are doing great work
with laptops and have the improved writing scores to support that.

Falmouth Middle School, Principal Jeff Rodman, 781-3740
Nobleboro Central School, Principal Mark Deblois, 563-3437
Lamoine Consolidated School, Principal Val Perkins, 667-8578

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ? October 24, 2005

Contact: David Connerty-Marin, 624-6880/831-3313

Gendron, Baldacci Hail Results of Laptop Study

Use of laptops in curriculum results in greater writing achievement

AUGUSTA ? Education Commissioner Susan Gendron and Governor John
Baldacci hailed the results of a study released on Tuesday that
offers, for the first time, quantifiable data showing that the use
of laptops in classrooms improves learning.

Additional MacBook and Modem Orders

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:48:32 EDT

Dear MLTI Schools,

ADDITIONAL MACBOOK NEEDS
Based 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 http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ . 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.

In 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 http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/ . 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 afternoon

We'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!

How to get to the High School Surveys

1. 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: http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/

2. 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 afternoon

The 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.

Please 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.edu

Thank you

Juanita 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 Leads
FROM: Bette Manchester, Director of Special Projects, MLTI
DATE: September 14, 2007
RE: MLTI High School Educator Survey

Welcome 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 - it
will only take 5 - 6 minutes to complete.

The 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.

Survey details:

Surveys are available beginning Monday, September 17, 2007 and should be completed as soon as your MacBooks are distributed in your school.

The survey can be found online at:
http://usm.maine.edu/cepare/surveys/hsteacher.htm

Please be assured that any and all information provided will be kept completely confidential.

Any 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.

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.

Each person on the school leadership team should register separately (Principal, Teacher Leader(s), Librarian, Technology Coordinator), so that we may have an accurate headcount.

Please use this link for more information on this program, and to register for the meetings: http://www.mainelearns.org/story_detail?story_id=742

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,

We 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:

http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator

MLTI High School Fall Tech Update

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:14:29 EDT

Dear MLTI Technology Coordinators and Leads,

The 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.

Some of the Topics we will cover are:

- Technical troubleshooting
- Warranty and support protocols
- How to find help

Locations:
Northern Maine Tech Update
October 16, 2007
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Spectacular Events Center, Bangor

Southern Maine Tech Update
October 17, 2007
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Gorham Middle School Auditorium, Gorham

Registration is limited to 2 participants per school.

Please visit http://training.mlti.org/techupdatehome_hs_fall_07.shtml to register.

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

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:47:08 EDT

Stipend
The 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.

If you have any further questions, regarding the Teacher Leader
position, please email Bette Manchester, bmanchester at mainelearns.org.

Please click here for more information on the MLTI high school expansion, and to register for your Regional High School Leadership Meeting (note locations and dates below):
Aroostook, 9/17, University of Maine at Presque Isle
Hancock, 9/20, Hancock County Technical Center, Ellsworth
Kennebec, 9/21, The Grandeur Sun, Waterville
York, 9/25, Noble High School, North Berwick
Penquis, 9/26, Piscataquis Community High School, Guilford
Washington, 9/27, University of Maine at Machias
Western Maine, 9/28, University of Maine at Farmington
Cumberland, 10/2, University of Southern Maine at Gorham
MidCoast, 10/3, UMaine Hutchinson Center, Belfast

MLTI Teacher Leader Job Description
Teacher 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,

We 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:

http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator

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.

http://www.maine.gov/mlti/educator/

MLTI 21st Century High School Teacher Tools and Resources

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:59:04 EDT

Greetings,

We 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.

If 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:

http://www.createsurvey.com/c/55738-YtvkmF/