To: ACTEM Members This email is to announce the publications of the June 2021 issue of ACTEM's quarterly newsletter - *The Connected Educator*. This issue is now available in a couple of formats on ACTEM's website at the following links: PDF Format <http://www.actem.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=hDn4qIUyvLoWwEdzIKgdxu6780x%2fM6EGqdXIHGNZV%2b2Vsr0O7T7OfKCVEa9zBLdrYT0Lh9AUoKJHMj2GvG9gB3fonG5W0pZ4xqkRX6JjIDU%3d> -- Online Magazine Format <http://www.actem.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=uLoTxp2GnLCwovU5w%2ftjHd%2fAGk3WDk4N9V6OrHcHe3v61UVYW1gNLdsrKE%2b0t9P%2bj%2byEpz42N%2bXo%2bdDHpBEBZFMDtHgHtM3Qh6pyDGjAr2U%3d> *This issue includes...* - ACTEM 2021 Fall Conference Information - ACTEM 2021 Virtual Spring Leadership Conference Report - ACTEM 2021 Spring Leadership Conference Videos of workshops and the Keynote are Available Online for Members - Funds Available for Professional Development - ISTELive 21 - Virtual Conference - Maine 2021 County Teachers of the Year Announced - Sponge Activities - Prime the brain for learning - MLTI 18th Annual Student Conference held virtually this year - How Do I Make Sure My Young Tween Stays Safe Online? - FCC Launch of $7.17 Billion Connectivity Fund Program - The "MLTI- Stories of Impact" Project - Maine DOE News - Maine Virtual Career Fair - OverDrive - Free eBook Lending Library for Members - TCEA Online Self-Paced Courses Availabel starting at $29 - Three State Consortia Brings Lower Seesaw Pricing for All - Upcoming Events and more ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *ACTEM 2021 Conference **Call for Proposals* *Opens June 15th through July 15th* *Look for an email announcing the Call for Proposals form and information soon.* *Check ACTEM's website for the latest ACTEM 2021 Conference information.* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Copy Deadline for September Issue* Please consider submitting content for publication in our next issue. The copy deadline for the September 2021 Connected Educator is *August 15th*. Articles, photos, and other content for inclusion in the next newsletter may be emailed to *[log in to unmask]* Best Regards, Gary Lanoie, ACTEM Executive Director *About ACTEM* ACTEM is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational association with the mission to enhance and influence education in Maine through the use of technology. ACTEM is the Maine affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and connects with more than 70 other affiliates to share best practices, increase service to members, and strengthen impact in local education communities. *The Connected Educator* is a quarterly publication of ACTEM for members and Maine educators interested in education and technology. Our goal is to provide a forum to present information and share ideas to enhance and influence education in Maine through the use of technology. *http://www.actem.org/ <http://www.actem.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=6oYnXPWYRA%2f7cWJJlypFnsUT%2bbntmk6hc%2bFo80FQ9e0EFJ%2b6Z0B0oTcCBpeT70cXW4tsgAvchKPsd%2fkrNDOomPqBab6QLNHp53t6oEs94zo%3d>* 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] *SAVE THE DATE * *• * *ACTEM 2021 Fall Conference **• Oct. 14-15, 2021*