Can you pass this on to the folks who run the 2 Tech Integrator Groups for distribution through their networks? We know it will fill quickly, but want all to be aware...

On Tuesday May 17, from 9:00 AM until noon, please join the Early Childhood Education Program at the University of Maine, the Maine International Center for Digital Learning (MICDL), and Apple for the Second iPad in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Roundtable. We will be hosted by MICDL in their facilities at USM Lewiston Auburn College.

Following up on a successful first meeting, this session will continue and expand on some of the topics exposed in the first gathering. It will be of value to all who are interested in the role of iPads in Early Childhood Education environments.

Superintendent Tom Morrill will provide an overview of Auburn, Maine's "Advantage 2014" project - the implementation of 1:1 iPads in Kindergarten classrooms.
The Early Childhood Education Program at the University of Maine will share a DRAFT version of their iPad App Rubric, designed to help raise awareness of how to select quality apps to use with young children.
Hillary Brumer, RSU 21 Assistive Technology Specialist and self-aware "appaholic" will share her process for locating and evaluating apps for specific student needs.

There will also be time for an open conversation around the iPad and ECE. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and stories of iPad integration into ECE settings.

Participants are invited to come early, as the room will be set and ready to go by 8 AM - Want to get a jump on the iPad in ECE conversation? Apple representatives and others will be available prior to the 9 AM start for informal conversations.

There will be some iPads available for participants to experience, and participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own.

A wiki has been created to connect participants beyond the Roundtables themselves, and all are encouraged to visit and join. Please do join the conversation - http://maineeceipad.wikispaces.com/

50 seats are available for this Second iPad in Early Childhood Education Roundtable, and registration will close when that number is reached.