2010-03-09T14:01:42Z Summer Technology Institute 2010 June 21 – 25, 2010 Hutchinson Center, Belfast, Maine "The Summer Tech Institute was the paradigm of how professional development should be!" Bridget R. This Institute gives participants the opportunity, knowledge and skills to immerse themselves in technology that extends and enhances learning and teaching. It's a wonderful opportunity for High School teachers learning to use 1-to-1 computing. • Participants attend the same topic strand every morning. • Afternoon workshops present a variety of ways to integrate into the curriculum • May be taken for 3 graduate credits or 4.5 CEUs. • Light breakfast and lunch are included. MORNING STRANDS • Podcasting for a Purpose (Jay Baack) • Novice Strand: Catering to Beginners' Needs and Interests (Scott Bosworth) • Moodle / Mahara Mania (Tim Hart) • Google Apps for Education (Sarah Sutter) • Motivate, and Empower Your Students Through Digital Media (Laura Richter) 108 2010-03-09T14:01:42Z 261 2010-02-16T15:20:59Z [Earth Exploration Toolbook](http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/index.html) (From the MaineLearns Archives) Here is collection of on-line resources and professional development opportunities for science teachers interested in [using data in the classroom] (http://serc.carleton.edu/usingdata/index.html) and [teaching with data, models, and simulations] (http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/data_models/index.html). The Earth Exploration Toolbook is a collection of computer-based Earth science activities that introduces one or more data sets, and an analysis tool that enables users to explore some aspect of the Earth system. Step-by-step instructions in each chapter walk users through an example — a case study in which they access data and use analysis tools to explore issues or concepts in Earth system science. In the course of completing a chapter, users produce and analyze maps, graphs, images, or other data products. The ultimate goal of each activity is to build user's skills and confidence so they can use data to conduct their own investigations of the Earth system. For more resources in K-12 Digital Learning for Science, please see - [Digital Library for Earth System Education] (http://www.dlese.org/library/index.jsp) - [The National Science Digital Library] (http://nsdl.org) 107 2010-02-16T16:24:40Z 178 2010-02-15T22:29:22Z From the MaineLearns Archives In 2005 the Maine Learning Technology Initiative began a collaboration with eMINTS, the nationally recognized professional development program to realize the goal of transforming teaching using inquiry-based methods and strategies powered by technology. The MLTI/eMINTS effort seeks to help teachers at all levels to use technology in ways that change student engagement and student products through high-quality professional development and in-classroom support. The MLTI/eMINTS partnership brings professional development services to teachers across the state. Technology-rich-MLTI/eMINTS classrooms have been established in 60 classrooms located in 50 school districts and distributed across eight regions in the state. Trainer/mentors with extensive support from Missouri eMINTS program and MLTI integrators are providing professional development and support to the Maine teachers. Below you will find press release from June, 2005, job description for Regional Teacher/ Mentor, and link to MLTI/eMINTS home page. 106 2010-02-15T22:50:19Z 178 2010-02-15T22:05:08Z From the MaineLearns Archives: Here is a PowerPoint presentation submitted by Phil Brookhouse about research, opinions and recommendations regarding High School science curriculum (Presented at the 4/7/06, Kennebec HS Summit). 105 2010-02-15T22:06:21Z 178 2010-02-15T21:12:46Z **Technology Integration Leadership Meeting Documents** (from the MaineLearns Archives) These documents are from the Technology Integration Leadership Meetings held on June 3 and June 5, 2005. [Technology Integrator's Carousel Brainstorm](http://www.micdl.org/attachments/110) This document is the combined brainstorm effort of tech integrators at the Belfast and Portland meetings. Here are great ideas on Leadership, Communication, Group Learning Opportunities, Sharing the Load, and Just in Time Support. [Software Integrator's Brainstorm - Belfast] (http://www.micdl.org/attachments/111) These are the notes Kelly took at our software integration brainstorming session. This was part of the Technology Integration Leadership meeting held in Belfast on June 3, 2005. [Software Integrator's Brainstorm - Portland](http://www.micdl.org/attachments/112) These are the notes that Kelly took at our software integration brainstorming session. This was part of the Technology Integration Leadership meeting held in Portland on June 6, 2005. [The Three Lenses](http://www.micdl.org/attachments/113) This Venn Diagram shows the 3 lenses through which we view tech integrators. It can be used as a worksheet to determine where your strengths lie or where an individual's entry point to technology may be. [MLTI Software Integration Ideas](http://www.micdl.org/attachments/114)This worksheet is a graphic organizer for collecting ideas for how to use specific MLTI software to support curriculum. 104 2010-02-15T21:39:10Z 178 2010-02-15T19:55:37Z The following resources are from the archives of Mainelearns.org. The **MLTI visioning documents** from 2002 support the planning of change. The visioning documents also include an annotated agenda from an MLTI visioning meeting in 2002, and action planning document/ template. The following is an excerpt from Laptop Transition Plan _The transition from a traditional teaching model to the effective utilization of 1–to-1 laptop access for all learners in Maine’s middle schools recognizes that changing student practice is a core responsibility. To this end, we must realize that any school is a complex system, and that student practice cannot be changed independently of other system participants. This makes it clear that in order to change student practice, teacher practices must change, and in order for teacher practices to change, administrative practices must change, and community practices drive those administrative practices._ 103 2010-02-15T21:57:11Z 178 2010-02-11T20:55:13Z The **Maine Professional Development Collaborative** held the 3rd workshop on Internet Reciprocal Teaching with a group of 15 teachers and Dr. Don Leu. Here is information from the workshop on **Internet Reciprocal Teaching (IRT)**. - Workshop's [**Agenda & Instruction**](http://www.micdl.org/attachments/99 'Workshop Agenda') - Review of IRT [**Phase I and II**](http://www.micdl.org/attachments/102 'Review of IRT: Phase I and II') - Introduction to IRT [**Phase III**](http://www.micdl.org/attachments/96 'Intro to IRT: Phase III'):_ _How to Plan and Implement an International Online Collaborative Project - Connect with Teachers in Online Collaborative Projects via : 1) [ePals](http://www.epals.com/)2) [U.S. Dept of Education Teacher's Guide to International Online Collaboration on the Internet](http://www2.ed.gov/teachers/how/tech/international/guide_pg2.html)3) [Global School Net](http://www.globalschoolnet.org/) 4) [Teacher Tap](http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic1.htm) - Connect your Students with Global Community via [Internet Morning Message of the Day](http://www.micdl.org/attachments/106 'Internet Morning Message of the Day') - Introduction to Voice Thread 1) [Voice Thread](http://voicethread.com/#home) 2) [Voice Thread Ning](http://voicethread.ning.com) 3)[Voice Thread Wiki](http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/) - Check out these [Cool Tech Tools for Teachers](http://newlitinstitute.wikispaces.com/More+Cool+Tools) See files below for additional background reading on Internet Reciprocal Teaching. 102 2010-02-12T23:25:46Z 178 2010-01-26T00:58:48Z We have created a pair of videos on "Getting Started in a 1-to-1 School" that are designed for principals and other school leaders. The videos are each about 13 minutes long and feature former Governor Angus King and two Maine high school principals, Ted Hall of Yarmouth High School, Yarmouth, Maine, and Derek Pierce of Casco Bay High School, Portland, Maine. The videos were created specifically for high school leaders who don’t have much experience with 1-to-1, but others may find them very useful as well. They were created with support from the MLTI program at the Maine Department of Education. Captioned versions and transcripts will soon be available in the MLTI area on the iTunes U website. Please take a look at the videos and engage with us in a conversation about teaching in a digital school. Please also see the companion video series elsewhere in this section of the MICDL website, "Getting Started in a 1-to-1 Classroom." **Part 1** - 00:00 Introduction - 00:41 Creating a school-based tech team including tech support, tech integrators, and early adopter teacher-leaders; Modeling trying new technology - 02:22 Collaboratively developing a vision for technology literacy - 02:43 Helping teachers learn how to use technology in the classroom - 06:12 Learning how to manage practical concerns such as charging batteries, updating software, reducing damage - 09:35 Benefits of 1-to-1: a) students are more engaged and active in the classroom; b) teachers are better able to provide differentiation for students; and c) it increases access to free interactive software and content - 11:43 Closing **Part 2** - 00:00 Introductions - 00:41 Parents will support the laptops if: a) teachers give high quality assignments that require their use; and b) parents are familiar with the devices and policies - 02:28 How to deal with students’ use of the school laptops for other than their intended purposes - 05:48 The annual “roll-out” - 06:26 The two Golden Rules for laptops: a) Laptops are to be used for educational purposes; and b) Students are responsible for their laptop at all times - 09:56 The need to help students learn to use computers responsibly so they are prepared use computers responsibly at college and work - 10:22 Laptops increase equity – they are a way empowering some kids to reach educational heights they may not otherwise reach - 10:45 Closing 100 2010-01-30T15:51:00Z 78 2010-01-15T16:19:58Z These are the handouts from the Jan. 14, 2010 Google Workshop at the annual Maine School Superintendents Association Convocation. Embedded in the handouts are links to all the resources shown during the workshop. Superintendents who are ready now to register for Google Apps Education Edition should go to this link: [Google Apps Education Edition](http://www.google.com/a/cpanel/education/new) 99 2010-02-14T20:32:44Z 78 2010-01-14T16:28:43Z [Google Apps Education Edition] (http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/edu/alloftheabove.html#utm_campaign 'Google Apps Education Edition') Learn more about gmail, calendar, docs, sites and email security features for your school. Superintendents who are ready now to register for Google Apps Education Edition should go to this link: http://www.google.com/a/cpanel/education/new [Google Apps FAQ](https://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?answer=139019 'Google Apps FAQ') 98 2010-01-25T20:20:20Z 178 2010-01-13T19:14:45Z [Google for Educators](http://www.google.com/educators/index.html 'Google for Educators') This website includes a teacher's guide to Google tools for their classroom. - [Tools for your classroom](http://www.google.com/educators/tools.html '') - [Classroom activities](http://www.google.com/educators/activities.html 'Classroom activities') - [Classroom posters](http://www.google.com/educators/posters.html '') - [Teacher Community](http://www.google.com/educators/community.html '') - [Google Teacher Academy](http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html '') 97 2010-01-13T19:14:45Z 178 2010-01-13T01:20:02Z **Open Education Resources (OER)** - [CK-12 Foundation](http://www.ck12.org/flexr/) has developed an online system for collaborative, custom-collated, self publishable educational content that can be adapted for individualized needs in a digital-age textbook known as a FlexBook. - Math Textbook examples on CK Flexbooks [Math Examples](http://flexbooks.ck12.org/flexr/workbench/?searchTerm=algebra&category=&mode=search) - Fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET project at the University of Colorado. [Interactive Simulations](http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/) 96 2010-01-13T02:24:27Z 178