Sharing this information about 4 different "Learning with iPad” workshops offered this April. Anyone at ACTEM can feel free to register for any or all 4 events if preferred. They are free to attend, and provide a wealth of great content to special education, primary education, English-language learning and creative curriculum. ___________ *WORKSHOP 1 (NEW): Access Abilities: Designing for All Learners* (Special Education) - REGISTER HERE <https://events.apple.com/services/public/redirect?token=kCoOmcc4QdQ4Fzgdkc_rgc6tfjE-AQU5aKORSZY2yoZvVdXjK0YSzP9mzNI_21Nq12Ti3Tj2dmhC1K46Bm9hvBHLc0KP_3jdGHJ8exTEFkSklZ43uT_J9VekUrEri6TD&a=1> *Date and Time:* April 5th from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT *Address:* Pineland Farms – Apple Training Facility, 41 Campus Drive Suite 201 New Gloucester ME 04260 ___________ *WORKSHOP 2** (NEW)**: Engaging English-Language Learners with iPad* (K-6 Curriculum) - REGISTER HERE <https://events.apple.com/services/public/redirect?token=z05ENtdfwq2O-emPAW9MpuEeyzok7ZqR2CTpCsNT4dYOeN73t-oVUqTEuPKnFA4DWKQ2ulqaQ12gH9zaQWHskEAbrkQDGUWePdWPYqFiQmLz-Y8vLUf41ijpATHfXuCm&a=1> *Date and Time:* April 5th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT *Address:* Pineland Farms – Apple Training Facility, 41 Campus Drive Suite 201 New Gloucester ME 04260 - Explore built-in features on iPad that help scaffold and support language acquisition. - Discover creativity tools on iPad that let students use language authentically and demonstrate knowledge in compelling new ways. - Find out how educators can personalize content for English learners. - Experience curriculum-focused apps that engage students to strengthen their language skills and let them learn at their own pace. - See how Multi-Touch books—including leveled readers and dual-language books—can provide a more interactive and accessible reading experience. ___________ *WORKSHOP 3 (RETURNING DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND): Engaging Primary Learners with iPad* (K-3 Curriculum) - REGISTER HERE <https://events.apple.com/services/public/redirect?token=z05ENtdfwq2O-emPAW9MpuB3CE5nhpvbB3U9q-5M6QyAYyLWMEr6-n6NXHUMnR6UydlEKu0_CMb6gpX82LksKHDc5PT82mVEKAoQ2PUvuwze61jfMqJ8--6F2W_ZaOzL&a=1> *Date and Time:* April 26th from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT *Address:* Pineland Farms – Apple Training Facility, 41 Campus Drive Suite 201 New Gloucester ME 04260 - Hear how teachers are using innovative teaching strategies to personalize content for their primary learners. - Discover developmentally appropriate tools that provide opportunities for reflection and deeper learning experiences. - Experience curriculum-focused apps that engage students strengthen their core literacy and numeracy skills and let them learn at their own pace. - Explore built-in features on iPad that support early reading writing listening and speaking skills. - See how iPad can transform into almost any tool primary learners need—a camera a book an art set a voice recorder a math manipulative and more. __________ *WORKSHOP 4** (RETURNING DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND)**: Everyone Can Create* (K-12 Curriculum) - REGISTER HERE <https://events.apple.com/services/public/redirect?token=z05ENtdfwq2O-emPAW9MpuijMuPDpKnT7j8kAp0ODLqwE048U1HjoNePuTT7NnrQ7MPFzEAjr_KvTxefFWgP3q1zP-SW381ihhJbQEgKD-Q2aNyYJo7YvacRj3TK8Q25&a=1> *Date and Time:* April 26th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT *Address:* Pineland Farms – Apple Training Facility, 41 Campus Drive Suite 201 New Gloucester ME 04260 - Discover firsthand the creative potential of iPad, now with Apple Pencil support. - Experience engaging lessons that introduce fundamental skills and techniques in photography video music and drawing using free apps available on iPad. - Get hands-on with the Everyone Can Create a teacher guide that includes materials to help teachers infuse creative skills into the subjects they teach every day. - Explore the built-in accessibility features included on every iPad, Mac and Apple TV. - Discover apps and resources that can personalize learning for all students. - See how iPad can transform into almost any tool students need—a communication device a daily planner a switch a reader—and more. - Find out how other institutions are using Apple technology to support the diverse learning needs of all their students. - Special guest speaker Dave Marra will be demonstrating other product aids and tools working with the iPad. Gary Lanoie, Executive Director ACTEM - The Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine P.O. Box 187, Gorham, ME 04038 Phone: (207) 222-4353 FAX: (207) 222-2057 Email: [log in to unmask] *ACTEM 2019 Spring Leadership Conference *•* April 24, 2019 • Holiday Inn by the Bay - Portland, ME*