This is from the ITEM listserve. CMLE members: if you have questions about submitting a proposal, or if you want to bounce around some ideas – contact us! We are big fans of the TIES conference and want to help you to be part of it!
“Dear ITEM Members:
I am writing to you for a number of reasons. First of all, I want to share that the TIES 2018 Conference is alive and well and will be held December 8-11, 2018 at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency as usual. Second, I know that ITEM members are some of the best experts when it comes to effective use of technology and information resources for learning. Yes, I know flattery will get me everywhere, but I am quite sincere.
We are looking for some preconference workshop proposals for Saturday and Sunday. Typically, these are three hour, hands on workshops where participants will learn how to use a new tool, create engaging activities for their classroom, or learn some new way to transform their teaching with the help of information and technology literacy.
We also are seeking engaging presentations for the regular conference days and have options for creation sessions, standard information sharing sessions, and posters. This is a golden opportunity for you to share your wisdom and expertise with educators from around Minnesota and other states.
Presenters of preconference workshops on the weekend are paid a stipend, and presenters for the regular conference days receive half off the registration fee on the day they present.
Please think about joining us at the biggest education technology conference in the upper Midwest.
The Call for Proposals and other information can be found at http://ties2018.ties.k12.mn.us
Mary
Mary Mehsikomer, CETL Technology Integration Development & Outreach Facilitator Minnesota E-Rate Coordinator for Schools TIES 651-999-6510 Mary.mehsikomer@ties.k12.mn.us