InforMNs hosts MN Learning Loop and Internet2 Resources
InforMNs, Innovations for Minnesota Schools, is a web site created by TIES for teachers and those who support technology in the classroom.  TIES has been supporting teachers through InforMNs and Internet- based learning resources since 1993.

MN Minnesota Learning Loop tools on the InforMNs website include:
Teacher Resource Center - search a database of web resources aligned to  Minnesota Academic Standards
Videoconferencing Resources - search for digital field trips and experts to talk with students on a variety of topics through CILC
Classroom Collaboration Center - search for classrooms to share projects through CILC


Video Conference Integration Seminars
Coming soon!

2008 Election Resources
Election resources shared by other educators.

News
Issues Facing Presidential Candidates
9/9/2008 10:40 AM
ISSUES FACING PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES: A New Exchange Program from the National Constitution Center!
DATE: September 23, 2008
TIME: 1-3 p.m. EDT
TARGET AUDIENCE: High School Students
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
In order to be an interactive videoconference site for this event, your site must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities. Your site must also be connected to your national high speed research and education network (i.e. Internet2 in the United States).

Schedule the Exploradome for Fall
6/10/2008 1:30 AM
After a sold-out spring tour, the ExploraDome is taking reservations for fall 2008. And now, you can save 20 percent by booking an ExploraDome experience for this September or October!   
 
Bring this portable dome universe to your school with our interactive 3-D presentation that will dazzle and inspire your students.  Call  651-999-7300 to schedule your Exploradome experience for fall.  [www.mplanetarium.org ]

TIES 2007 Conference Presentations & Handouts
12/14/2007 11:30 AM
Access information from the TIES 2007 Education Technology Conference at http://TIES2007.ties.k12.mn.us

Menu items include:
TIES Conference Wiki - handouts & links from presenters
TIES Conference Online Evaluation

UPCOMING EVENTS
6/21/2007 4:40 PM
September
September 16 - KIC Meeting at TIES
    Post Meeting Presentation and Lunch - Paul Musegades, Apple
Septeber 24 - TIES Annual Meeting
October
TIES Fall Workshop Schedule begins
October 21 - KIC Meeting at TIES
    Post Meeting Presentation and Lunch - John Hyde, First Tech
November
November 18- KIC Meeting at TIES
December
December 6-9 TIES 2008 Education Technology Conference
    Minneapolis Hyatt Hotel
December 16- KIC Meeting at TIES

Settlement In Red Lake School Shooting
10/7/2008 1:14:00 PM
Families of victims and survivors of the 2005 school shooting on the Red Lake Indian Reservation have reached an undisclosed settlement with the company hired to come up with crisis plans for the school.

School District May Issue Bonds
10/7/2008 11:06:53 AM
The school district in Moorhead is considering the sale of $10 million in bonds to finance skyrocketing retirement benefit costs.

Wis. Student Fires At Classmates With Pellet Gun
10/7/2008 8:37:41 AM
A 13-year-old Altoona, Wis. boy is facing juvenile charges after he was accused of bringing a pellet gun to school and firing at students on the playground.

U Of M Looking At Possible Smoking Ban
10/6/2008 6:29:52 PM
The University of Minnesota is looking at a possible smoking ban for its Twin Cities campus.

Most Districts Shying Away From Levy Requests
10/6/2008 2:04:55 PM
Choppy political waters have contributed to relative calm on Minnesota's school tax front.

Schools Struggle To Accept Students' Cell Phones
10/6/2008 1:49:13 PM
Richfield High School once had a total ban on cell phones. But Principal Jill Johnson said she started hearing confessions from teachers that they were just as guilty of sneaking a call during the day to their students.

Indian Ministry Prepares To Open Cass Lake Center
10/4/2008 9:00:56 AM
Gazing across the former campus of Mokahum Indian Bible School, James Moses recalled with sentiment many memories of his time as a student there.

St. Scholastica Finds Football A 'Man Magnet'
10/3/2008 10:32:37 AM
The College of St. Scholastica is finding football is a man magnet.

Students Raise Money To Put Solar Panels On School
10/3/2008 7:43:57 AM
A group of students have raised money to put solar panels at Mayo High School and three other schools in the Rochester area.

Student Suspended For Leaving Hunting Bow In Truck
10/2/2008 5:55:29 PM
A high school student in Milaca, Minn. was suspended from class, after leaving his hunting bow in his truck that was parked at school.



Miserly wireless for audiophiles
9/30/2008 4:28:03 PM
Need help getting digital files to play on your stereo system? Start here.

Light on the arms, wallet and speed
9/28/2008 10:39:26 PM
Low-cost "netbooks" are becoming more popular, although some people say that they're too slow and too expensive.

Google phone taking on iPhone
9/24/2008 7:51:14 AM
The T-mobile device, to be available in the Twin Cities area, includes a trackball and access to e-mail and mapping.


The current
9/26/2008 12:20:27 AM





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