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Current update - May 5, 2008

eMINTS and eMINTS4All teacher input requested

The eMINTS National Center works continuously to improve the professional development experiences we provide. One important component of our program is helping participants develop higher skill levels in the use of various pieces of software. We are seeking input from current and veteran eMINTS and eMINTS4All teachers from all states regardless of who your trainer is/was through an online survey about how software skills are taught in eMINTS professional development programs. The information collected from this online survey will be anonymous. It will be used only to improve our programs and not for any research purposes. The survey will take about 20 - 25 minutes to complete. It will be open through May 9, 2008.

If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to provide your opinions ....

Call for presenters at MOREnet 2008 conference

MOREnet welcomes presentation proposals for the 2008 MOREnet Instructional Technology Conference (MITC). The conference brings together educators interested in maximizing the opportunities for technology in Missouri schools In addition to the conference focus on Web 2.0 technology, attendees will have access to other topics in the areas of technology integration: SMART Boards, distance learning, administration, leadership and many more.

Presentation proposals are being accepted online through May 16, 2008.

Please go to www.more.net/conferences/mitc to complete the online submission form. Notification of proposal acceptances will be made no later than June 13, 2008.

Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) article authors needed

Become a published author. Share your experiences and suggestions with other Missouri educators through the regular 'technology' column with focus on educational strategies and technologies for Missouri educators in K-12 classrooms. You will receive support from eMINTS Communications specialist as you write and refine your article. If interested, send e -mail to emints-info@emints.org with your name, district, grade/subject taught and article you are interested in writing. Articles should be 800-1,000 words in length. MSTA membership is required for author and required for any teacher named or quoted in article (unaffiliated is OK).

Topics and deadlines

1. Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers
   Deadline July 15, 2008
   How to become more interactive in your classroom and work environment. Beyond blogs, wikis, social networking and Open Office - incorporating them and more applications (Flickr, Meebo, Slideshare, del.icio.us, more) to make your class more interactive.
2. Online Student Safety in Web 2.0 Classrooms
   Deadline Oct. 1, 2008
   What does a Web 2.0-enabled classroom look like/feel like? What does it mean for AUP, use/misuse of resources and consequences, filtering, 21st Century literacy and life-long learning skills?
3. Green Classrooms: Does Technology Enable or Prevent Eco-Friendly Classrooms?
   Deadline Dec. 15, 2008
   What is the effect of technology use on greening classrooms? What is the true cost of technology use in classrooms? Does the savings in paper and text books offset increased energy costs? Can virtual field trips be taken more effectively?
4. Mashups
   Deadline March 15, 2009
   What are they? Where do you find existing mashups; how can you use them in the classroom? How can you create your own, without programming - information from different sources mashed together into a whole new web application?

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Monica Beglau
Executive Director, eMINTS National Center

Reviewed May 6, 2008.