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2004 Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference
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| MITI ~ "Master It & Take It" Early-bird Workshops Deadline extended to 11/19 | ||||||||
| About the MITI Master It & Take It Initiative . . . | ||||||||
| New Hampshire educators are amazingly creative at using the teaching resources available to them and we have always highlighted these creative teaching and learning strategies in our McAuliffe Stars sessions. NHSTE leadership also understands that to embrace new teaching and learning resources, educators need opportunities to explore and master these resources. The MITI - Master It & Take It - hands-on workshops are designed to provide educators with both the exposure and training necessary to investigate the potential of a variety of learning devices. The cost of the 2004 early-bird MITI sessions include one of the following: a Palm OS handheld Computer, a Pocket PC handheld computer, a digital camera, or a GPS device. You choose! | ||||||||
| About our MITI Early-bird Workshops . . . | ||||||||
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An extension of our highly successful Palm OS handheld computer initiative at the 2003 Christa
McAuliffe Technology Conference, in 2004 we are offering
MITI - Master It & Take It
- hands-on Early-bird workshops each morning of the conference. The Early-bird workshops are
held each morning from 7:30 to 8:30. Fully charged/loaded devices are distributed in the
workshop room at 7:00 am and the workshop begins promptly at 7:30 am. These one-hour workshops
introduce you to the basic features of your new device and provide an overview to some curriculum
integration strategies and management applications.
After completing the morning workshop, you will have multiple concurrent sessions to select from over three days, providing an opportunity to learn from knowledgeable educators willing to share their experiences. A help desk will be available to you throughout the conference as well as opportunities to share and exchange information and content with your colleagues. | ||||||||
| What are my choices and what is the cost? | ||||||||
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Different MITI workshops will be held each morning. Two- and three-hour, in-depth hands-on PSDC
follow-up workshops for each device is offered from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm of each corresponding day.
(Please note that these require separate registration on the conference registration form. See
PSDC workshops PSDC10M, PSDC20M, PSDC21PC, and PSDC29M.) Additionally, NHSTE will be offering
off-site versions of these two- and three-hour, in-depth hands-on follow-up workshops in January
of 2005. You may register for these off-site workshops on this registration form along with your
early-bird MITI sessions.
Each MITI early-bird workshop fee includes the specific device described. NHSTE will purchase the best model and brand recommended for instructional use by technology coordinators and highly rated by Consumer Reports. A volume purchase will take place in early November to garner the best value available for the advertised workshop fee. | ||||||||
| Update 11-9-04: MITI Devices determined . . . the following models have been selected for the MIIT early-bird workshops: | ||||||||
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| Registering for the MITI workshops . . . | ||||||||
| Registering for a MITI workshop is a simple TWO STEP process. | ||||||||
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Click here for a copy of the MITI registration form.
The MITI Early-bird Workshops offered this year include: 
Introduction to YOUR Palm OS Handheld Computer on Tuesday
Introduction to YOUR Pocket PC Handheld Computer on Wednesday
Introduction to YOUR Digital Camera on Wednesday
Introduction to YOUR GPS Device on Thursday
In addition, NHSTE is offering four off-site MITI Workshops in January of 2005. | ||||||||
| MITI 01 ~ Introduction to YOUR Palm OS Handheld Computer | ||||||||
| Presented by Danielle Bolduc, Oyster River School District | ||||||||
| A Palm OS Handheld Computer, recommended for classroom use, is included in the cost of this workshop. During this 1-hour early-bird session participants learn the basic functions and features of their handheld computer. Participants learn how to navigate menus, beam information, launch applications, user setup, and other core skills required to use a handheld computer as both a personal management tool and a learning resource. $230 | ||||||||
| MITI 02 ~ Introduction to YOUR Pocket PC Handheld Computer | ||||||||
| Presented by Danielle Bolduc & Toni Westbrook, Oyster River School District | ||||||||
| A Pocket PC Handheld Computer, recommended for classroom use, is included in the cost of this workshop. During this 1-hour early-bird session participants learn the basic functions and features of their handheld computer. Participants learn how to navigate menus, beam information, launch applications, user setup, and other core skills required to use as a handheld computer as both a personal management tool and a learning resource. $290 | ||||||||
| MITI 03 ~ Introduction to YOUR Digital Camera | ||||||||
| Presented by Steve Rothenberg, Concord School District | ||||||||
| A digital camera, recommended for classroom use, is included in the cost of this workshop. During this 1-hour early-bird session participants learn the basic functions and features of their digital camera. Tips and techniques for taking quality digital images and a discussion of classroom integration strategies are included. Participants will practice taking, reviewing, and deleting images. $230 | ||||||||
| MITI 04 ~ Introduction to YOUR GPS Device | ||||||||
| Presented by Sheila Adams, Rye Junior High School | ||||||||
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A GPS device, recommended for classroom use, is included in the cost of this workshop.
During this 1-hour early-bird session participants learn the basics of how a GPS
(Global Positioning System) works and how to use it. Learn how to measure distances
and speeds, navigate the screens, and create waypoints. Classroom connections will
also be discussed.
Special note - A GPS device requires active satellite signals that must be received out of doors, therefore some of the instructions will have to be demonstrated. You may opt to go outside at the end of the session to test your skills first hand. $230 | ||||||||
| MITI Off-site Workshop Descriptions ~ January 2005 | ||||||||
| For those conference attendees who do not want to miss any of the concurrent session offerings during the conference, the following 2- and 3-hour MITI workshops will be offered off-site in January 2005. These workshops include the same content as the PSDC 2- and 3-hour hands-on workshops of the same titles offered at the 2004 McAuliffe Conference. | ||||||||
| MITI 10 ~ Palm Handheld Productivity Tools for Schools | ||||||||
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Presented by by Danielle Bolduc, Oyster River School District Date & Location: Oyster River Middle School, Thursday, 1/13/05, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. | ||||||||
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This workshop includes syncing to the desktop, installing software, and an introduction to a
variety of productivity tools on the handheld, including Docs to Go: word processors,
spreadsheets, and PowerPoint. Participants have an opportunity to gain hands-on practice
using the Doc to Go software. Hands-on activities focus on educational handheld applications
specifically designed for teacher administrative use; including setting up grade books,
ebooks, presentation tools, entering appointments, and more. There are also additional
resources provided for teachers including where to find appropriate educational software
for their instructional setting.
Please bring your own Palm OS Handheld to this session and any connectors required to connect it to a computer. $30 | ||||||||
| MITI 20 ~ Pocket PC Handheld Productivity Tools for Schools | ||||||||
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Presented by Danielle Bolduc & Toni Westbrook, Oyster River School District Date & Location: Oyster River Middle School, Thursday, 1/27/05, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. | ||||||||
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This workshop includes activesync (allows the handheld and desktop computer to communicate),
beaming, and an introduction to a variety of productivity tools on the handheld, including
Pocket Word (standard writing program that comes with all Pocket PCs), and Pocket Excel.
Participants have an opportunity to gain hands-on practice using the application software.
Hands-on activities focus on educational handheld applications specifically designed for
teacher administrative use; including setting up grade books, creating and beaming PC word
documents, entering appointments, and more. There are also additional resources provided
for teachers including where to find appropriate educational software for their instructional setting.
Please bring your own Pocket PC Handheld to this session and any connectors required to connect it to a computer. $30 | ||||||||
| MITI 30 ~ Digital Camera & Digital Imagery Basics for the Classroom | ||||||||
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Presented by Steve Rothenberg, Concord School District Date & Location: High School, Thursday, 1/27/05, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. | ||||||||
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Delve deeper into using your digital camera, taking pictures, moving the pictures from the camera to your
workstation during this 3-hour workshop. Also covered is organizing photos, editing the images using
basic commands like crop and resize, and integrating digital images for various application and school
integration opportunities.
Please bring your own digital camera to this session and any connectors required to connect it to a computer. $30 | ||||||||
| MITI 40 ~ Activities for Integrating YOUR GPS into the Curriculum | ||||||||
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Presented by Adams, Rye Junior High School Date & Location: : Rye Junior High School, Thursday, 1/22/05, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. | ||||||||
| GPS technology is found on many devices and used for a wide variety of applications. Learn how you can use this technology and how to introduce it into your classroom. Participants will experience a variety of online resources to learn the basics. This workshop also introduces a new GPS sport called geocaching. Participants will go outside to test their skills, so dress appropriately and bring a GPS if you have one. $20 |
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