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February 2010
	2/2/2010	ActivInspire Training
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Event Fee $70.00 Registration Deadline: 1/31/2010 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Pat Branstad Telephone: 507-317-5321 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: This workshop will include: ActivInspire training with the newest version of the software, how to find and download Promethean Planet resources, idea sharing with fellow educators, and flipchart lesson creation to enhance your instruction. Comment: The cost of the workshop includes lunch. Please bring a laptop computer with the latest version of ActivInspire installed and curriculum materials to create flipcharts for your classroom.
	2/3/2010	MLA/MEMO Legislative Cmt.Mtg
Status: Expired Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: Traverse des Sioux-Madison East Center - Room: Video Conference Room Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478
	2/3/2010	Implementing the Algebra Standard Grades 6-8
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 2:30 PM Start Time: 3:00 PM End Time: 5:30 PM Registration Deadline: 1/27/2010 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Registration is for February 3, and March 17. Gain an interactive overview of the algebra expectations as defined in NCTM’s Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. These pairs of 90-minute e-workshops (from NCTM and hosted by SCSC and the Math Science Teacher Partnership grant), with guided discussion following, will offer approaches and techniques for integrating algebraic concepts in the classroom and provide activities for classroom implementation. Where appropriate, e-workshops include references to curriculum focal points and highlight instructional strategies that will foster student understanding of the algebra focal point. Patterns, representations, modeling, and analysis of change will be explored using several instructional approaches, including utilization of virtual manipulatives.
	2/9/2010	Internet 2 MN Users Group Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 7:30 AM End Time: 9:30 AM Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: User group meeting to promote use of Internet 2 programs and teleconferences. ITV connection with other regions throughout the state.
	2/9/2010	Regional Spelling Bee - School Champion Student Information
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 5:00 PM Start Time: 5:30 PM End Time: 8:30 PM Registration Deadline: 2/6/2010 Location 1: South Central College Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: SCSC Regional Spelling Bee is for students from pre-registered schools that have won first place in their local Spelling Bees. The school spelling bee coordinator should register one student for the regional bee after the local bee is completed.
	2/10/2010	Moodle: Introduction
Status: Expired Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Event Fee $30.00 Event Fee: SOCRATES Non-Members $45.00 Registration Deadline: 2/6/2010 Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Charlie Johnson Telephone: (507) 327-4754 Description: Moodle: a course management system which assists you in organizing your curriculum and communicating it to students and parents via the internet. Assignments can be created and posted along with a calendar of schedules, assignments, discussion forums, journals, blogs, grouping, wikis, and chats on course content. Quizzes and a grade book options are also available. Wireless Internet is available in the room. Please bring a laptop, course outline, syllabus, other materials which may be incorporated into your course. Most instructors currently utilizing the SOCRATES Moodle Site (http://www.soc6036.org) are blending its use with existing activities to enhance the interest and excitement in their course(s). Questions??? Please Call 507.327.4754 Comment: Full day training - lunch provided.
	2/10/2010	Building Teacher Quality: The Power of Leadership
Status: Open Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Jenatscheck Telephone: (507) 838-8310 Fax: (507) 389-1772
	2/16/2010	Apple's Reaching All Learners Event for K12 Leadership
Status: FULL Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Registration Deadline: 2/15/2010 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Give every student every opportunity to succeed. Join Apple for Reaching All Learners, a special K-12 event for your leadership team. In one day, education leaders will get hands-on experience with tools that help meet diverse learning needs. You’re invited to Reaching All Learners, a one-day immersion in the 21st Century technologies that help students achieve and thrive in school while building the skills they’ll need to succeed in the workforce. At this event, you will: • experience a digital learning environment that serves all students, including those with special education, language, and literacy needs. • Learn how technology helps you support multiple learning styles, enhance collaboration and creativity, and extend learning beyond the classroom. • Try your hand at digital content creation tools that engage students and give them the power to share their knowledge with a wide audience. Your IT staff will explore a digital environment that supports collaboration and creativity while allowing students to safely and securely access and share their work, both in and out of the classroom. Lunch will be served.
	2/17/2010	Moodle: Advanced Course Development
Status: FULL Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM $45 for SOCRATES non-members $45.00 Event Fee $30.00 Registration Deadline: 2/16/2010 Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Charlie Johnson Telephone: (507) 327-4754 Description: Completion of Moodle: Introduction is required. Please bring course outline, syllabus, other materials which may be incorporated into your course. Assignments can be created and posted along with a calendar of schedules, syllabi, assignments, discussion forums, journals, blogs, grouping, wikis, and chats on course content. Quizzes and a grade book options are also available. Most instructors currently utilizing the SOCRATES Moodle Site (http://www.soc6036.org) are blending its use with existing activities to enhance the interest and excitement in their course(s). Wireless Internet is available in the room. Please bring a laptop, course outline, syllabus, other materials which may be incorporated into your course. Questions??? Please Call 507.327.4754 Comment: Full day training - lunch provided.
	2/18/2010	Dr. Doug Reeves - Leading Significant Change Part 3 of 3
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Event Fee $150.00 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Glenn Morris Telephone: (507) 389-5106 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: This three-part interactive video conference will allow participants to delve deeper into the process of leading significant change. Discussion will focus on Dr. Reeves book,Leading Change in Your School: How to Conquer Myths, Build Commitment and Get Results (2009). Site or district teams including administrators and curriculum coordinators are encouraged to attend. Process time will be built into the sessions. A facilitated discussion will take place after each videoconference. What you will learn by attending these sessions: Whether your school needs to improve literacy, inspire great teaching, increase attendance, reduce dropout rates, reform grading, or reach any other accountability, let Douglas Reeves equip you with what you need to succeed: •Effective planning models for change that include highly focused goals and action plans. •Change Readiness Assessments for embarking on your journey. •Ways of interviewing and selecting the best teachers and administrators for your leadership team. •Strategies to ensure short-term wins and sustain long-term change About Dr. Doug Reeves: Dr. Douglas Reeves is the founder of Change Leaders and The Leadership and Learning Center. The author of more than twenty books, he has twice been named to the Harvard Distinguished Authors Series and was recently named the Brock International Laureate for his contributions to educational leadership. Comment: Fee for all three sessions is $150. Sessions will build upon each other, so it is recommended participants attend all three sessions. Fee includes materials and snacks, but no lunch. Session Dates: *Thursday, November 12 *Friday, January 8 *Thursday, February 18 Link: Doug Reeves Blog
	2/18/2010	K-12 Regional Telecommunications Group Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Statewide meeting of K12 and Public Libraries Telecommunications Directors via interactive television. Link: Project SOCRATES
	2/23/2010	Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
Status: Open Check-In Time: 12:15 PM Start Time: 12:30 PM End Time: 2:30 PM Registration Deadline: 2/22/2010 Location 1: South Central Service Coop - Room: Conference Location Map No. Mankato, , MN Contact: Loree Brown Telephone: (507)389-1425 Fax: (507)389-1772 Description: Have you been thinking about becoming a PBIS school? The new cohort for the upcoming school year will be selected in March. The regional grant for Southern Minnesota will once again be funding approximately 12-15 sites from the southern tier of the State. This meeting will help you understand PBIS principles, share start-up information, discuss the application and answer questions you may have about PBIS. Comment: PBIS schools are making remarkable progress in creating fun, well-organized, positive environments so students can achieve at an optimal level. It is truly an all school system and when implemented makes an amazing difference in climate, attitude and behavior of all involved.
	2/28/2010	MN Student Inventor Congress Individual Registration
Status: Open Check-In Time: 5:00 PM Start Time: 5:00 PM End Time: 5:05 PM Event Fee $25.00 Registration Deadline: 2/18/2010 Location 1: None Location Map None, MN Contact: Melanie Schmidt Telephone: (507) 317-5386 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Individual students (those not participating with a school/district)please register your intention to participate in the 2010 Regional Student Inventors Congress on May 1, 2010 at the Madison East Mall, Mankato. Registration materials and information will be sent to you after your registration is received and your participation fee is paid. Creativity, innovation, problem-solving and the invention process are the main elements of the Minnesota Student Inventors Congress. You are challenged to identify a problem, research it, test solutions, document results, and then display the results of this process. You will receive a packet containing information for the event and information on the student invention process. Comment: For more information on MSIC contact Melanie M. Schmidt at 507-317-5386 or email: mschmidt@mnscsc.org.
March 2010
	3/3/2010	MLA/MEMO Legislative Cmt.Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: Traverse des Sioux-Madison East Center - Room: Video Conference Room Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478
	3/9/2010	Internet 2 MN Users Group Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 7:30 AM End Time: 9:30 AM Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: User group meeting to promote use of Internet 2 programs and teleconferences. ITV connection with other regions throughout the state.
	3/9/2010	Young Writers & Artists Conference - CHAPERONE - March 9
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:30 PM Registration Deadline: 2/26/2010 Location 1: Bethany Lutheran College Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Welcome to the 2010 Young Writers & Artists Conference! We are pleased you will be attending with students and providing them with essential adult supervision. All adults MUST register online even though you attend FREE of charge. Please be careful to use the “Chaperone Registration” and not the “Student Registration”. We hope you will enjoy this special hands-on academic enrichment conference designed with your students in mind! Many of the presenters welcome your assistance with the activities they have planned and may even invite you to help them. Feel free to contribute! Classes are handicap accessible with the exception of Luther Hall-third floor. Please contact the conference coordinator to request any special needs. Comment: Lunch will not be available for purchase, please provide your own lunch and beverage. Please keep in mind that SCSC reserves the right to add/change classes, or substitute presenters as necessary due to cancellations or small registration numbers.
	3/9/2010	Young Writers & Artists Conference - STUDENT - March 9
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:00 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:40 PM Event Fee $25.00 Registration Deadline: 2/26/2010 Location 1: Bethany Lutheran College Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Students in grades 3-6: Welcome to the 2009 Young Writers & Artists Conference! We know you will enjoy this day of "hands-on" learning and your creative skills will be improved. Don’t forget to bring your own lunch! Bring your favorite notebook and a pencil - you might also like to bring a highlighter for use during the day. Don't forget: Book Fair and Author Signing!! The Book Shelf, from Winona, MN, will be on-site selling numerous popular titles as well as books from many of the author/presenters you will meet during the day. Please consider purchasing their books since you will have the opportunity to have them personally autograph your copy! Comment: You will receive a folder at the conference with your schedule, room numbers, and a map of campus. We look forward to seeing you and hope you will enjoy the day!
	3/9/2010	Inspiring Young Writers - Professional Development - March 9
Status: Open Check-In Time: 9:00 AM Start Time: 9:40 AM End Time: 1:30 PM Event Fee $35.00 Registration Deadline: 3/6/2010 Location 1: Bethany Lutheran College Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: **NEW** Professional development session offered during the Young Writers & Artists Conference. All educators are invited to attend whether they bring students to the conference or not. Comment: Breaks and lunch will coordinate with student schedules to allow those bringing students to the conference to assist their students.
	3/9/2010	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 9:30 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 3/8/2010 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Technology Coordinators Meeting SCSC Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Free pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center Bring your laptop to share a collaborative note taking session via Google Docs. This has worked well with other meetings. We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: Whats happening in your district? Link: Project SOCRATES
	3/10/2010	Young Writers & Artists Conference - CHAPERONE - March 10
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:30 PM Registration Deadline: 2/26/2010 Location 1: Bethany Lutheran College Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Welcome to the 2010 Young Writers & Artists Conference! We are pleased you will be attending with students and providing them with essential adult supervision. All adults MUST register online even though you attend FREE of charge. Please be careful to use the “Chaperone Registration” and not the “Student Registration”. We hope you will enjoy this special hands-on academic enrichment conference designed with your students in mind! Many of the presenters welcome your assistance with the activities they have planned and may even invite you to help them. Feel free to contribute! Classes are handicap accessible with the exception of Luther Hall-third floor. Please contact the conference coordinator to request any special needs. Comment: Lunch will not be available for purchase, please provide your own lunch and beverage. Please keep in mind that SCSC reserves the right to add/change classes, or substitute presenters as necessary due to cancellations or small registration numbers.
	3/10/2010	Young Writers & Artists Conference - STUDENT - March 10
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:00 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:40 PM Event Fee $25.00 Registration Deadline: 2/26/2010 Location 1: Bethany Lutheran College Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Students in grades 3-6: Welcome to the 2009 Young Writers & Artists Conference! We know you will enjoy this day of "hands-on" learning and your creative skills will be improved. Don’t forget to bring your own lunch! Bring your favorite notebook and a pencil - you might also like to bring a highlighter for use during the day. Don't forget: Book Fair and Author Signing!! The Book Shelf, from Winona, MN, will be on-site selling numerous popular titles as well as books from many of the author/presenters you will meet during the day. Please consider purchasing their books since you will have the opportunity to have them personally autograph your copy! Comment: You will receive a folder at the conference with your schedule, room numbers, and a map of campus. We look forward to seeing you and hope you will enjoy the day!
	3/10/2010	Building Teacher Quality: The Power of Leadership
Status: Open Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Jenatscheck Telephone: (507) 838-8310 Fax: (507) 389-1772
	3/10/2010	Inspiring Young Writers - Professional Development - March 10
Status: Open Check-In Time: 9:00 AM Start Time: 9:40 AM End Time: 1:30 PM Event Fee $35.00 Registration Deadline: 3/6/2010 Location 1: Bethany Lutheran College Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Mary Hillmann Telephone: (952) 715-8745 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: **NEW** Professional development session offered during the Young Writers & Artists Conference. All educators are invited to attend whether they bring students to the conference or not. Comment: Breaks and lunch will coordinate with student schedules to allow those bringing students to the conference to assist their students.
	3/18/2010	K-12 Regional Telecommunications Group Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Statewide meeting of K12 and Public Libraries Telecommunications Directors via interactive television. Link: Project SOCRATES
	3/18/2010	SC Perkins Consortium Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 11:00 AM Registration Deadline: 3/15/2010 Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Kathryn Rusch Telephone: (507)389-7241 Fax: (507)387-5484 Description: Bi-monthly Consortium meeting. Meeting will include 2010-2011 Unified Plan, Partnership updates, training/staff development updates. Math readiness strategies discussion. Comment: Meeting will be held at South Central Service Cooperative conference center.
	3/22/2010	School Pool Advisory Committee/Membership Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 1:00 PM Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 3:30 PM Registration Deadline: 3/19/2010 Location 1: Country Inn & Suites - Room: Mississippi & Mankato Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Lisa Litke Telephone: (507)389-6999 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: South Central Service Cooperative will be hosting the School Pool Advisory Committee/ Membership Meeting at the Country Inn Suites-1900 Premier Drive Mankato Monday, March 22 from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration will begin at 1:00.
	3/24/2010	Greater Mankato Career Expo
Status: Open Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Location 1: Verizon Civic Center Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Glenn Morris Telephone: (507) 389-5106 Fax: (507) 389-1772 Description: Over 1,200 10th grade students from Mankato and area high schools will attend this event. Students will have the opportunity to interact with area business and industry experts and participate in hands-on experiences that demonstrate the skills, strengths, tools, tasks, and traits used in specific careers. Activities will foster an awareness of the variety of career options in Greater Mankato and understand what each involves. The success of this event is demonstrated by the willingness of exhibitors to step outside of the traditional "booth" method of presentation and instead create interactive exhibits to showcase representative careers.
	3/24/2010	ASL Silent Retreat
Status: Open Check-In Time: 9:25 AM Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 2:30 PM Registration Deadline: 3/19/2010 Location 1: None Location Map None, MN Contact: Crista Brown-Krosch Telephone: 507-995-2172 Fax: (507) 389-2819 Description: The annual Silent Retreat will be held in Windom this year. Possible events will include an ASL Film - a movie completely in American Sign Language, a demonstration on technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, as well as interactive activities for students.
April 2010
	4/7/2010	Moodle: Introduction
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Event Fee $30.00 Event Fee: SOCRATES Non-Members $45.00 Registration Deadline: 4/6/2010 Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Charlie Johnson Telephone: (507) 327-4754 Description: Moodle: a course management system which assists you in organizing your curriculum and communicating it to students and parents via the internet. Assignments can be created and posted along with a calendar of schedules, assignments, discussion forums, journals, blogs, grouping, wikis, and chats on course content. Quizzes and a grade book options are also available. Wireless Internet is available in the room. Please bring a laptop, course outline, syllabus, other materials which may be incorporated into your course. Most instructors currently utilizing the SOCRATES Moodle Site (http://www.soc6036.org) are blending its use with existing activities to enhance the interest and excitement in their course(s). Questions??? Please Call 507.327.4754 Comment: Full day training - lunch provided.
	4/7/2010	MLA/MEMO Legislative Cmt.Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: Traverse des Sioux-Madison East Center - Room: Video Conference Room Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478
	4/13/2010	Internet 2 MN Users Group Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 7:30 AM End Time: 9:30 AM Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: User group meeting to promote use of Internet 2 programs and teleconferences. ITV connection with other regions throughout the state.
	4/14/2010	Moodle: Advanced Course Development
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM $45 for SOCRATES non-members $45.00 Event Fee $30.00 Registration Deadline: 4/13/2010 Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Charlie Johnson Telephone: (507) 327-4754 Description: Completion of Moodle: Introduction is required. Please bring course outline, syllabus, other materials which may be incorporated into your course. Assignments can be created and posted along with a calendar of schedules, syllabi, assignments, discussion forums, journals, blogs, grouping, wikis, and chats on course content. Quizzes and a grade book options are also available. Most instructors currently utilizing the SOCRATES Moodle Site (http://www.soc6036.org) are blending its use with existing activities to enhance the interest and excitement in their course(s). Wireless Internet is available in the room. Please bring a laptop, course outline, syllabus, other materials which may be incorporated into your course. Questions??? Please Call 507.327.4754 Comment: Full day training - lunch provided.
	4/15/2010	K-12 Regional Telecommunications Group Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Statewide meeting of K12 and Public Libraries Telecommunications Directors via interactive television. Link: Project SOCRATES
	4/20/2010	Technology Coordinators Meeting
Status: Open Check-In Time: 9:30 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: 4/19/2010 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Technology Coordinators Meeting SCSC Conference Center 2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 (Free pizza lunch provided) SOCRATES would like to invite all technology coordinators and directors to a bi-monthly meeting at the SCSC conference center Bring your laptop to share a collaborative note taking session via Google Docs. This has worked well with other meetings. We are interested in your needs most of all. Please send suggestions of topics for discussion. Comment: STANDING AGENDA ITEMS Round table: Whats happening in your district? Link: Project SOCRATES
May 2010
	5/5/2010	MLA/MEMO Legislative Cmt.Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: Traverse des Sioux-Madison East Center - Room: Video Conference Room Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478
	5/5/2010	Viewpoint Users Group
Status: Open Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Users Group update.
	5/11/2010	Internet 2 MN Users Group Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 7:30 AM End Time: 9:30 AM Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: User group meeting to promote use of Internet 2 programs and teleconferences. ITV connection with other regions throughout the state.
	5/20/2010	K-12 Regional Telecommunications Group Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: Statewide meeting of K12 and Public Libraries Telecommunications Directors via interactive television. Link: Project SOCRATES
June 2010
	6/2/2010	MLA/MEMO Legislative Cmt.Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM Location 1: Traverse des Sioux-Madison East Center - Room: Video Conference Room Location Map Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478
	6/8/2010	Internet 2 MN Users Group Mtg
Status: Open Start Time: 7:30 AM End Time: 9:30 AM Location 1: South Central Service Cooperative Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dale Carrison Telephone: (507)388-4264 Fax: (507)388-7478 Description: User group meeting to promote use of Internet 2 programs and teleconferences. ITV connection with other regions throughout the state.
	6/15/2010	Moodle: Introduction
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Event Fee $30.00 Event Fee: SOCRATES Non-Members $45.00 Registration Deadline: 6/14/2010 Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Charlie Johnson Telephone: (507) 327-4754 Description: Moodle: a course management system which assists you in organizing your curriculum and communicating it to students and parents via the internet. Assignments can be created and posted along with a calendar of schedules, assignments, discussion forums, journals, blogs, grouping, wikis, and chats on course content. Quizzes and a grade book options are also available. Wireless Internet is available in the room. Please bring a laptop, course outline, syllabus, other materials which may be incorporated into your course. Most instructors currently utilizing the SOCRATES Moodle Site (http://www.soc6036.org) are blending its use with existing activities to enhance the interest and excitement in their course(s). Questions??? Please Call 507.327.4754 Comment: Full day training - lunch provided.
	6/16/2010	Online Learning Facilitator Training
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:45 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM Additional Fee: SOCRATES Non-Member Schools $45.00 Event Fee $30.00 Registration Deadline: 6/15/2010 Location 1: SCSC Conference Center - Room: Conference Location Map North Mankato, MN Contact: Dave Henning Telephone: (507)995-0165 Fax: (507)267-4410 Description: Interested in online learning? Want to know what it takes? Teaching students from a distance requires adapting your current teaching skills to reach out to students via email, online conferencing and other written communication. During this inquiry based hands-on course, participants will review and reflect upon examples of “best practice” online learning. This process will take place in an online learning environment using the course management system, Moodle. Participants will have 1 day of face-to-face training and 3 weeks of online training where they will participate in, and facilitate, threaded dialogs and online chats. Participants will also be expected to begin developing their online curriculum including course description, syllabus, and standards alignment. Completion of the course allows teachers to participate as instructors in SOCRATES online courses. Participants should bring a laptop to work on exercises. Comment: Full Day Training - Lunch Provided Dave Henning and Karen Johnson, Facilitators Participants should bring a laptop to work on exercises.
	6/18/2010	Moodle: Advanced Course Development
Status: Open Check-In Time: 8:30 AM Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM $45 for SOCRATES non-members $45.00 Event Fee $30.00 Registration Deadline: 6/17/2010 Location 1: SCSC Staff Conference Room 119 Location Map N. Mankato, MN Contact: Charlie Johnson Telephone: (507) 327-4754 Description: Completion of Moodle: Introduction is required. Please bring course outline, syllabus, other materials which may be incorporated into your course. Assignments can be created and posted along with a calendar of schedules, syllabi, assignments, discussion forums, journals, blogs, grouping, wikis, and chats on course content. Quizzes and a grade book options are also available. Most instructors currently utilizing the SOCRATES Moodle Site (http://www.soc6036.org) are blending its use with existing activities to enhance the interest and excitement in their course(s). Wireless Internet is available in the room. Please bring a laptop, course outline, syllabus, other materials which may be incorporated into your course. Questions??? Please Call 507.327.4754 Comment: Full day training - lunch provided.
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