MLTI Professional Development Fall 2012
Published:September 18, 2012
Join MLTI Integration Mentors for a series of workshops that will provide skills and strategies for your content area classroom. Working with the Dept. of Education Content Area specialists, we have designed these hands on sessions to explore and expand the teaching and learning taking place in your curriculum. Register now for a workshop session in your local area, bring your MLTI laptop and learn some great new approaches to use in your classroom.
Please visit our Events Page for a list of all events and to find links to online registration.
Some locations are being finalized and will be added as scheduled. If you have a space available for use, please contact Juanita Dickson.
We are trying to break up Aroostook County & Washington County into a southern & northern region to make drives shorter. We hope you find this helpful!
The dates listed below are current as of 9/18/12 (when this was published). Please visit the Events Page to see updates to locations.
Where’s the Evidence? Digital Tools, Source Material and the Social Studies Classroom
As emerging social scientists, students must have the skills to locate, interpret and use primary and secondary sources in their work. The wealth of source material online, and the digital tools to utilize these resources, present humanities teachers with enormous opportunities to develop these skills in their classes. This workshop will provide educators with strategies for using source material with students: how to find the resources, incorporate source material in student writing, and having students present their interpretations to the world.
October 15, 2012: Washington Region (Southern)
October 17, 2012: Aroostook Region (Southern)
October 22, 2012: Midcoast Region
October 24, 2012: Reeds Brook MS
October 29, 2012 : Knowlton School (MSAD 60)
October 31, 2012: Gorham Schools
November 6, 2012: Kennebec Region
November 7, 2012: Spruce Mountain MS
November 13, 2012: Presque Isle
November 26, 2012: Cumberland Region
December 3, 2012: Woodland Jr Sr HS
Integrating Technology into the World Language Classroom
Technology has produced new communication opportunities, created new ways to participate in culture, and redefined what we call community. This session will focus on integrating MLTI tools into the World Language learners' experience. We will explore ways to use technology to immerse learners in authentic language and cultural experiences while keeping an eye on assessment and other realities like the Common Core and the Maine Learning Results.
October 15, 2012: Piscataquis Community SS
October 18, 2012: Houlton Jr/Sr HS
October 22, 2012: Knowlton School (MSAD 60)
October 29, 2012: Washington Region (South)
October 31, 2012: Burton Cross Building, Augusta (DOE)
November 5, 2012: Gorham Schools
November 14, 2012: Cumberland Region
November 20, 2012: Western Region
November 26, 2012: Midcoast Region
December 4, 2012: Woodland Jr Sr HS
December 5, 2012: UMFK
Digital Citizenship in a Changing World
Students are living in a world of 24/7 access to technology that enables learning and communication in a way that was not possible even a few years ago. This workshop will help you to learn about the digital landscape our students are now living in, and how educators can help students think critically and make responsible choices to improve achievement. We will be exploring some of the free K-12 resources available through Common Sense Media and how to implement them in your classrooms and schools.
October 16, 2012: Penquis Valley HS
October 24, 2012: Midcoast Region
November 1, 2012: Cumberland Region
November 8, 2012: Western Region
November 26, 2012: Presque Isle
December 6, 2012: Woodland Jr Sr HS
The Art Studio in your MLTI MacBook
Join MLTI to discover the art studio in your MLTI MacBook. Learn new ways to create art, explore tools to design digital portfolios, gain understanding in managing your digital art classroom and grow your research process knowledge. This day will be filled with valuable information for the art teacher.
October 15, 2012: Cumberland Region
October 17, 2012: Midcoast Region
October 22, 2012: UMFK
October 24, 2012: Woodland Jr Sr HS
October 30, 2012: Washington Region (Southern)
November 6, 2012: Cumberland Region
November 14, 2012: Reeds Brook MS
November 19, 2012: Aroostook Region (Southern)
November 27, 2012: York Region
December 3, 2012: Burton Cross Building, Augusta (DOE)
December 6, 2012: Spruce Mountain MS
Leveraging Technology with the Science Practices
In anticipation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), many educators in Maine are already integrating some of the *Practices into current instruction. Here's a chance to look more deeply at the 8 Science and Engineering Practices from the Framework for K-12 Science Education that is informing the NGSS. We will explore MLTI science applications for a hands-on investigation of their alignment to the Maine Learning Results and Practices of the Framework, and discover more ways that technology can enhance learning.
October 18, 2012: Woodland Jr Sr HS
October 23, 2012: Lewiston High School
October 30, 2012 : York Region
October 31, 2012: Washington Region (Southern)
November 5, 2012: Penquis Valley HS
November 7, 2012: Presque Isle
November 13, 2012: Gorham Schools
November 20, 2012: Aroostook Region (Southern)
November 27, 2012: Midcoast Region
November 29, 2012: Kennebec Region
December 4, 2012: Cumberland Region
Shift Happens! Common Core, ELA and Digital Literacy
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) identifies 6 shifts in ELA/Literacy, including text complexity, writing from sources and academic vocabulary. This session will explore instructional practices and approaches using digital tools that address the shifts, and provide strategies for implementing the Common Core in the English classroom and across disciplines.
October 16, 2012: Washington Region (Southern)
October 18, 2012 : Cumberland Region
October 22, 2012: Lewiston High School
October 29, 2012: Aroostook Region (Southern)
November 1, 2012: Midcoast Region
November 5, 2012: Burton Cross Building, Augusta (DOE)
November 8, 2012: Presque Isle
November 13, 2012: Piscataquis Community SS
November 20, 2012: PD Center, Knowlton School (MSAD 60)
November 27, 2012: Cumberland Region
December 5, 2012: Woodland Jr Sr HS
The Art of Technology in Mathematics
Unlock mathematical conceptual understanding through discovery using technology. Come explore technology options at your fingertips as we seamlessly integrate the MLTI with the new Common Core State Standards. This hands-on workshop will utilize resources to add to your toolkit for teaching and learning. Templates and applets will be provided as we look at ways to increase student conceptual understanding using Geogebra, Grapher, Numbers, and other tools on the MLTI image.
October 10, 2012 Gorham
October 23, 2012: Midcoast Region
October 24, 2012: Burton Cross Building, Augusta (DOE)
November 6, 2012: Piscataquis Community SS
November 7, 2012: Woodland Jr Sr HS
November 14, 2012: Aroostook Region (Northern)
November 19, 2012: PD Center, Knowlton School (MSAD 60)
November 28, 2012: Washington Region (Northern)
December 3, 2012: Katahdin MS/HS
December 5, 2012: Cumberland Region
Supporting Students with Special Needs Using MLTI and Universal Design for Learning
This hands-on workshop will begin by exploring accessibility options and adjusting preference settings on the MLTI device to meet the needs of the learner. Participants will also learn to create lessons that target Response to Intervention and incorporate different learning styles to increase universal access for classroom activities. We’ll also examine exciting ways to “provide multiple means of engagement” for students through creating social stories and learning how to socially navigate the world around them. Participants will explore ways to apply these skills to creating Digital Portfolios. Students will ultimately be able to showcase projects that target their Individualized Education Plan benchmarks and goals as well as self-assess their work.
October 16, 2012: Gorham
October 18, 2012: Midcoast Region
October 23, 2012: Presque Isle
October 25, 2012: Piscataquis Community SS
October 30, 2012: Aroostook Region (Southern)
November 1, 2012: Washington Region (Southern)
November 8, 2012: Woodland Jr Sr HS
November 19, 2012: Western Region
November 26, 2012: Knowlton School (MSAD 60)
November 28, 2012: Burton Cross Building, Augusta (DOE)
December 6, 2012: Cumberland Region