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January 6, 2009 | Current update | Archives

eMINTS National Center partners with DESE to manage Missouri’s virtual school (MoVIP) (December 23)
Top ed tech stories for 2009 (January 5)
Registration for 2009 eMINTS Winter Conference closes January 19 (December 1)
MO TechKnowledge event (October 27)

eMINTS National Center partners with DESE to manage Missouri’s virtual school (MoVIP)

The eMINTS National Center is pleased to provide the following announcement about a new partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide management of the Missouri Virtual Instruction Program (MoVIP) beginning July 1, 2009. The eMINTS National Center and the University of Missouri will work with multiple content providers to offer online and virtual coursework to K-12 students in the state.

Read the complete news release ....

Learn more about UM/MoVIP employment opportunities ....

Top ed tech stories for 2009

Check out the top ed tech stories for 2009 at eSchool News ....

Registration for 2009 eMINTS Winter Conference closes January 19

Dr. Bernie Dodge returns as keynote speaker along with presenters from across Missouri and Utah. Check out the interesting sessions and opportunities to be showcased at the Conference. Register now for the eMINTS Winter Conference - Go Green: Transform Learning - to be held February 4 (pre-conference), 5 and 6, 2009, in Columbia, MO

Online registration is open through January 19, 2009 - or until sessions are filled. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Find all the details and register now ....

2009 eMINTS Winter Conference

eMINTS participants and graduates from Missouri and ALL other locations are invited to attend the 2009 eMINTS Winter Conference. All educators interested in eMINTS topics are welcome to attend. February 4 - 6, 2009 Columbia, MO Courtyard by Marriott conference hotel Pre-conference workshops - Wedneday, Feb. 4 from 1 - 4 p.m. Winter Conference sessions - Thursday, Feb. 5 and Friday, Feb. 6 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Online registration opens in December. Find complete information ....

Missouri Show-Me TechKnowledge event

The Show-Me TechKnowledge Committee invites you to exhibit and/or present a learning activity showcasing technology. This special event will take place at the Third Floor Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Exhibits and presentations will be displayed from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on February 3, 2009. Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate to legislators, educators, students and others statewide how technology is currently being used in Missouri schools to enhance learning and improve student achievement. This is an excellent opportunity for your students to shine! Students have the opportunity to visit with Missouri's decision makers and demonstrate how technology in education is important for each school district. With funding a relevant issue in all schools, this is a hands-on opportunity for schools to show and tell our elected officials how districts use and depend on technology.

Applications for the event are available ....

Please submit your application today. Spaces are limited. For more information on how your students can participate or to submit your application visit www.successlink.org or contact Becki Sanders at bsanders@successlink.org or (573) 636-4395 or (888) 636-4395 (toll-free).

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Reviewed January 6, 2009.