The iPad® changes the way teachers and students access the web, share media, and learn on the go. This workshop will cover the initial setup of the iPad®, how to add content to the iPad®, how to make the most of iTunes U®, and how to find the best educational Apps available - including Apps for creating content and media on the iPad®. An overview of mobile learning in the classroom, cutting-edge 1:1 programs, and volume licensing for education will also be included. The session will include a primer on using the mobile version of Google Docs™ (and Forms). Fun hands-on activities and opportunities to explore new Apps are highlights of this session. Best of all, participants each receive a 16 GB wifi iPad 2® to take with them when they leave!

This workshop is presented by CUEtoYOU Lead Learners, and will be held at the West End Educational Service Center on January 26, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Register for this class at the CUEtoYOU website.

Last fall, the California Department of Education launched the Brokers of Expertise (BoE:  http://www.myboe.org <http://www.myboe.org/> ) project which is designed to provide California educators with access to FREE resources (such as lesson plans, video clips, assessments, and more) and a community of other educators with whom they can network and collaborate.

RIMS CTAP is pleased to announce four FREE Brokers of Expertise workshops in San Bernardino County, scheduled for June 2 and June 3, 2011.

Apply now to present at the CUE Student Technology Showcase in Palm Springs on March 19, 2011! Teachers with groups of up to five students are encouraged to submit an application to present a technology-enhanced project to educators, parents, and legislators at this exciting event. Applications must be submitted by January 19, 2011.

Each fall, Instructional Technology Outreach at the Los Angeles County Office of Education convenes the 21st Century Learners Symposium for classroom teachers, school principals, district administrators and state leadership, all interested in meeting the needs of learners in the 21st Century. This year on October 15, ITO will be presenting a live video stream of featured speakers Cheryl Lemke and Milton Chen. If you are unable to attend in person, you may register to view a free live video stream of the keynote and luncheon speakers. 

EdTech Classroom Conference 2010 is the place for educators and those who are interested in education to learn how technology is impacting teaching and learning in the Inland Empire. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues, and share and discuss ways to effectively integrate technology into the standards-based curriculum.

Finding low cost, high quality professional development is always a challenge, which is why RIMS CTAP is pleased to announce the Annual Cahuilla CUE Mini-Tech Fair: Coffee, Tea and Technology on Saturday, October 2 from 8:30 - 12:30 at Cathedral City High School in Cathedral City.  Take this opportunity to learn new skills, network with colleagues, and find out how you can join CUE and apply for the $1,000 Cahuilla CUE Grant!