MinMar2011

//Posted by Julia Lott (Please feel free to correct any errors you see.)//
 * Minutes for March 4, 2011 Planning Meeting Eastside Chapter of AzTEA**

or Julia (julia.lott@gilbertschools.net) and we will see what we can do to make this happen. We previously planned to meet at Tempe but Jann will be out of district attending a training so we will have to rely on Cherie's Elluminate skills, if she is back in the country. Stay safe Cherie! We need you.
 * Next meeting:** April 8, 2011 in Elluminate if Cherie is home and can set it up. Of course if someone else wants to volunteer to be the moderator in our planning session, that is OK too. Just email Cherie (cheriecs@gmail.com)


 * April Event ~ AzTEA/ISTE webinar:** //Join the iPad Revolution, Innovative Learning in the Classroom// is scheduled for April 5th, 2011 in Tempe. Tesseract with a back-up location in case we are not able to hold it in Tempe in Jann’s classroom at Gilland Middle School, 1025 Beck Ave, Tempe, Az 85281

Randy agreed to bring iPads that we can use to practice and explore. Everyone is invited to bring personal devises either iPads or iPod touches.


 * Planning for the future:** We discussed having a follow-up hands-on session in July at Tesseract. During which, teachers could practice downloading and exploring apps, while discussing best practices and problems related to the use of iPad and iPods in the classroom.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend by clicking on this link. RSVP **Websites worth checking out~** During our meeting we share some sites we thought might be useful. Check them out and see what you think.
 * May Event ~ AzTEA Eastside Hosts…** //Alice Christy sharing Google Treks// on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 4:30-6:30 PM in Tempe in Jann’s classroom (or the library if we need more room) at Gilland Middle School, 1025 Beck Ave, Tempe, Az 85281

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