The *September 202**1* issue of ACTEM's *Connected Educator* newsletter is available now on our website at following links: - *PDF Version <http://www.actem.org/resources/Documents/Newsletters/2122/ACTEM_Sept_News2021.pdf>* - *Online Edition <https://indd.adobe.com/view/6ddb3ce2-42fb-4dd7-b8f0-d4830fc36364>* ------------------ *This issue includes...* - *ACTEM 2021 Virtual Fall Conference* <https://youtu.be/5u2RKGV3GOo> - Thur. & Fri., Oct. 14th and Oct. 15th - Virtual Online through the *Hopin <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpErMqMyNN4>* event platform - Check out the ACTEM 2021 workshop sessions *AT THIS LINK <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kSWZLHxJ99LeWfQ_MtqSlJNfU7QtFrXz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117438108917474466344&rtpof=true&sd=true>.* - *FREE* to all current ACTEM Individual members - *Register at the following link: * *http://www.actem.org/event-4479086* <http://www.actem.org/event-4479086> - Non-member registration cost is $20 and includes membership - Out-of-State Educators - $30 Registration - Mid-afternoon/Evening schedule (3:00-7:00 PM) - ACTEM 2021 Keynote Speakers - *Michael Matera* - An innovative educator whose passion for changing the game of school is infectious. Order a copy of his book *Explore Like a Pirate *with your registration. - *Shreya Dave *- I have been the privileged recipient of dedicated science, engineering, and entrepreneurship educators whose impact is immeasurable. I can't wait to share some of my favorite lessons and takeaways in the context of building a company for climate change impact. - Funds Available for Professional Development - Opportunity to Engage in Design Challenge to Combat Misinformation - State Finalist for 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year - Back to School Resources for Schools & Districts - Seeking ME Educators to Create Content for MOOSE - Maine DOE News - Seesaw 3-State Consortia Saves Maine Schools over $73,000 - Blogs to visit with small pockets of Time - Upcoming Events and more... 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*