Monthly Update - December 2011


Published:December 2, 2011



MLTI Manual
The MLTI Project Team strives to provide you with the most effective support of MLTI in your school. To help us meet your needs, please check the MLTI Manual for answers to your questions first. If you are still in need of assistance after checking the manual, please refer to page 7 in the manual for the appropriate project support contact information.

 

Call for Artwork: 2012-2013 MLTI Screensaver
The opportunity once again is available for students to submit works of art to be considered for the 2012-2013 Screen Saver Image. Works of art submitted will be on display in a Studywiz Gallery where students and teachers may vote for and critique the artworks. To learn more, visit the MLTI Website or in Studywiz in the 207 Screen Saver group.

 

Teacher Leaders 2011-2012
This year's MLTI Teacher Leader requirements are now available. Please take time to review these requirements before sending in a signed agreement form. All documents can be found online or in Studywiz (207 Teacher Leaders).

 

MLTI Professional Development
Below is a list (organized by role) of upcoming MLTI Professional Development. All trainings are free of charge.
Please visit the MLTI Events Page or Maine121.org for more information and links to online registration.

If you are an Administrator, these sessions would directly impact you:

Principal Leadership Webinar

  • Preparing for the Inevitable: About Mass Customized Learning with Guest, Bea McGarvey - December 13, 2011 at 4:00pm

If you are a Teacher/Technology Integrator, these sessions would directly impact you:

  • Making the Most of MLTI
    • November 10, 2011 at St John Valley Technical Center from 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Webinars
    • Weekly Thursday Webinars – every Thursday at 3:15pm & 7:15pm
      • Dec. 1 - Assessment 2: Using Assessment to Further Learning
      • Dec. 8 - Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Across the Curriculum
      • Dec. 15 - Accessibility of Instructional Media for Students with Disabilities and English Learners
    • Maine Arts Assessment Initiative Webinar at 3:30pm
      • Dec. 7 - Standards Based Assessment in the Arts
  • iLife in Action: From Storybooks to Podcasts to Movies
    • December 7, 2011: Houlton Junior High School in Houlton, ME
    • January 12, 2012: Apple Training Facility
    • February 23, 2012: Apple Training Facility
    • April 19, 2012: Apple Training Facility
    • May 10, 2012: Apple Training Facility
  • iWork at Work: Writing, Analysis and Presentation
    • December 6, 2011 (Tuesday): Houlton Junior High School in Houlton, ME
    • January 11, 2012 (Wednesday): Apple Project Office
    • February 22, 2012 (Wednesday): Apple Project Office
    • April 18, 2012 (Wednesday): Apple Project Office
    • May 9, 2012 (Wednesday): Apple Project Office
  • iLife in Action II
    • January 21, 2012: Apple Training Facility
    • February 3, 2012: Apple Training Facility
  • iWork at Work II
    • January 20, 2012: Apple Project Office
    • February 4, 2012: Apple Project Office

If you are a Tech Lead, these sessions would directly impact you:

  • MLTI FALL Tech Lead (Technical Users Group) Sessions (topic: MLTI Image 2012 planning discussion -- configurations, software additions/deletions, operating system, etc.)
    • December 1 - Calais High School, Calais
    • December 2 - Robert W Traip Academy, Kittery
    • December 5 - Mount View High School, Thorndike
    • December 6 - RSU #40 Central Office, Union
    • December 7 - William S Cohen School, Bangor
    • December 8 - Presque Isle High School, Presque Isle
    • December 9 - Mt. Blue Middle School, Farmington
  • MLTI Advanced Custom Technical Training
    • December 5-8, 2011 at MLTI Apple Training Facility at Pineland (New Gloucester) from 8:30am - 3:30pm