► Using the iPad for Better Learning
Date: April 22
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: South Central Service Cooperative, 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
Participants: All educators and staff
Registration Deadline: One week before session of choice
Fee: $125/person
Content: Learn how to use the iPad with the guidance of four teachers! Come to the class that will give you personal help as you learn your way around the remarkable iPad. This class is limited to 20 participants so everyone can learn the material for efficient and effective use of the iPad. Please plan to bring your own iPad.
Contact: Mary Hillmann, Ph. 952-715-8745, Fax 507-389-1772
► FirstTech New Technology Briefing
Date: April 25
Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: South Central Service Cooperative, 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
Participants: All educators, administrators and technology staff
Registration Deadline: One week before session
Fee: No charge
Content: View demonstrations of SAFE System, an ActivTable, ActivEngage and Casper Suite.
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► Calendar in the Classroom
Date: May 10
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: South Central Service Cooperative, 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
Participants: K-8 educators
Registration Deadline: One week before session of choice
Fee: $25/person includes materials and afternoon snack
Content: The Jeffers Foundation, in collaboration with Minnesota elementary teachers, developed a series of standards-based grade level lessons utilizing information and principles contained completely in the Freshwater Society Minnesota Weatherguide Environment Calendar. The Freshwater Society graciously provides Calendars to every teacher who uses the program.
Contact: Mary Hillmann, Ph. 952-715-8745, Fax 507-389-1772
► Tech Boot Camp
Date: July 8-11
Time: Morning sessions 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Afternoon sessions 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Belle Plaine Public Schools
Participants: All K-12 educators, administrators and staff
Registration Deadline: One week before session of choice
Fee: $45/three-hour session
Content: Since 1996, Tech Boot Camp has offered technology training for local educators. Join in this week of cutting-edge technology training at an economical price. Sessions are offered a-la-carte and are focused on using technology in education. To view available sessions, download the Tech Boot Camp brochure.
Contact: Mary Hillmann, Ph. 952-715-8745, Fax 507-389-1772