Tag Archives: TIES

Academic, Check this out:, General, Public, School Media Specialist, Special

TIES 2014 Education Technology Conference

TIES2014_web_logo_stackedThe 2014 TIES Conference is fast approaching. This year’s event will be in Minneapolis and features a preconference on Dec. 6-7 and the general sessions on Dec. 8-9

REGISTER NOW!

From the TIES website:
“Experience TIES at Make It Happen: transforming pedagogy with technology, our 2014 Education Technology Conference. Every day, classroom teachers transform education with technology and that transformation is at the heart of our annual conference.

  • See how technology is used in classrooms, through over 350 general conference best practice breakout sessions and 50 preconference workshops
  • Discover the latest tools and solutions offered by over 100 exhibit vendors
  • Applaud as we recognize exceptional teachers from each TIES member district
  • Be inspired by speakers with future-focused ideas and innovations for education and technology: including Yong Zhao(Monday keynote) and Jane McGonigal (Tuesday keynote)
  • Engage through social network opportunities and continue the conversation before, during, and after the conference
  • Return to your school and district with tools and ideas you can apply today”

Remember you can always follow the conversation on Twitter too: #TIES14

No Money? A CMLE scholarship of up to $200 is yours to use for registration, hotel, mileage, meals, or to subsidize the cost of your employer hiring a substitute worker so you can be away. If you approach your boss to say you have found a way to contribute  $200, they will know you are invested and have taken initiative. The application process is easy, CMLE would love to exhaust its scholarship budget this year, so go for it!

Finally, remember you can stay up to date with upcoming events in our events table.

School Media Specialist

TIES Technical Leadership Conference in St. Cloud

The future of wireless technology
Wireless is fast becoming the way to access applications and content. The challenge is in meeting the demand for access fueled by the proliferation of iPads, Android devices and a range of mobile handhelds. Explore the future of wireless technology with Xirrus CEO Shane Buckley.
       Designed for
> technology coordinators
> school administrators
> technical support staff
> network administrators
> technology integrationists
Plus more!
> “Unconference” for sharing, discussing and learning
> Leveraging social media for schools and districts
> Best practices for help desks
> Technology support tools		 Choose from two hotels—St. Germaine or Kelly Inn
You will be given two hotel choices when you register. However, as hotels fill up, we will have to make assignments based on availability.
Cost: $275 for two days  (including meals and lodging). Other registration options are also available.
.                                   Dates are February 13-14, 2014

This e-mail has been sent to statewide technology coordinators and directors.
 To get more details or to register, go to http://tinyurl.com/le5cyz5
Academic, General, Public, School Media Specialist, Special

TIES Conference: CMLE Scholarship Report

The following post was submitted by CMLE scholarship recipient Paul Moe,  Sartell Elementary Instructional Technology Specialist

TIES 2013 Conference – Fast Forward; Transforming Pedagogy with Technology

moeI would like to thank CMLE for accepting my scholarship application!

I had a very good time at the TIES conference and  attended many excellent sessions. I  was able to find several new iPad apps that we are currently using in our schools. I also attended a few sessions on how other districts are managing their iPads. I found that we are all going through a rapidly changing time, which makes it hard to manage these new devices easily. It was nice to see that even large school districts such as St. Paul are dealing with the same issues we are.

I was also able to make some connections with colleagues from other school districts and have started setting up some meetings to discuss our uses of Schoology. We are hoping to have a google hangout with a few other districts to share what’s working and what is not with Schoology and iPads. The evenings were also filled with lots of sharing on how things are going with iPad carts with a group from Grand Rapids. They are trying to decide on which device to purchase and had many questions about the iPads. I was also able to attend a social sponsored by Schoology where I was able to get some inside information on future updates and changes. As is the case with most conferences, I left with tons of new ideas but will focus on a few new apps and improving our use of Schoology.

Thank you again for the opportunity.

Academic, General, Public, School Media Specialist, Special

TIES Conference: CMLE Scholarship Recipient

The following post was submitted by CMLE scholarship recipient Debbie Disher,  Media Specialist at Holdingford Schools

TIES 2013 Conference – Fast Forward; Transforming Pedagogy with Technology

Deb Disher, Media Specialist
Deb Disher, Media Specialist

After missing last years TIES Conference I went to the December’s conference with great excitement and anticipation.  I was not disappointed.  I found myself in several great sessions covering technology and staff development.

One of the things that I took away from the conference was the need for me to change our staff development for technology.  Although I am always encouraging teachers that we need to change the way our classrooms operate, I realized that our staff development hasn’t changed that much.  In a session by Kriss Zajner he shared his passion for technology and how they are doing staff development in his district.  He shared how they are using Twitter, mini sessions, 15 minute sessions, continuous learning and sharing, etc.

Another great session was “IGNITE Technology – Enhanced Professional Development” presented by 4 different schools.  Some of the key points in this session included:

  • •making staff development fun
  • •making it about students and their achievement – not the software/hardware
  • •sharing not presenting
  • •make it comfortable – maybe a different location
  • •tech camps.

Because of these sessions we will be working on several changes for our technology staff development.  We plan to start some weekly introduction sessions, Tweeting and making staff development sessions fun.

Academic, Check this out:, General, School Media Specialist, Special

TIES Conference: Fast Forward

Registration is open for the TIES conference Fast Forward: Transforming Pedagogy with Technology December 14-16th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Focused on technology based educators, Fast Forward will highlight tools and resource solutions to incorporate into existing teaching methods. Conference keynotes will be internationally acclaimed speaker Marc Prensky writer, consultant and innovator (Monday) and on Tuesday international expert Mizuko “Mimi” Ito, cultural anthropologist.

Image retrieved online at TIES 2013 Education.
Image retrieved online at TIES 2013 Education.