[info-tech] Microsoft Learning Gateway Framework Summit

[Kathy Petersen]

Microsoft Learning Gateway Framework Summit You're Invited to join Microsoft and our partners at the Learning Gateway Framework Summit on March 29th in Des Moines, IA. The Learning Gateway Framework Summit is an interactive one-day workshop presented by your Microsoft team, our partners and our customers. This comprehensive event introduces key technologies such as: Tablet PC - http://gateway.com/programs/convertible/index.shtml SharePoint Portal Server - http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010909721033.aspx Class Server - http://www.microsoft.com/education/classserver.mspx Demonstration on how these innovations are improving education. Registration: http://www.microsoft.com/education/collaborationevent Whether your field is primary or secondary education this is a highly relevant, must-attend event for curriculum and IT decision-makers. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Door Prizes include a new Tablet PC and other great items! In the morning we'll explore educational portals and learning management with SharePoint and Class Server. You'll learn how to: Share instructional resources and best practices such as standards-based lessons and reports Manage documents and administrative workflow Keep parents and students in the loop with simple class sites Provide real-time assessment and differentiated instruction Maximize your IT investment and provide a fully integrated solution to all of your users We'll take a look at the latest in Tablet PC technology from Gateway and how teachers and students can improve learning, productivity and organization with simple tools like OneNote. You will also see how Microsoft and Gateway have teamed up to work with Iowa schools through the recent state grant. In the afternoon you'll be able to choose from a number of sessions including: Student Select - Join HQ Partner Engagement Manager, Heidi Felker, and make sure you know about this new offer that allows students and staff to purchase Microsoft products at the same academic discounts as their district - save up to 75%! <http://www.microsoft.com/Education/StudentSelect.mspx> New Resources for Teaching and Learning - Scott Kennedy, Productivity Specialist, will show you the award-winning Student 2006 <http://www.microsoft.com/student/default.mspx>  and you'll get a free copy of Learning Essentials <http://www.microsoft.com/learningessentials/default.mspx>  for your school. Security Briefing and Product Road Map - Technical Specialist, Rich Seymore, will walk you through what's coming and its impact on your district. He'll cover Vista <http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx> , 2007 Microsoft Office release <http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/default.mspx> , SharePoint and the SharePoint Learning Kit and more! Hosted Solutions for Small Schools - Our partner, Broad Education <http://www.broadeducation.com/mscs/asp.html> , will show you how to implement the same solutions used in larger districts at a fraction of the cost - including training, teacher tools and instructional content. Register now! www.microsoft.com/education/collaborationevent WHEN: March 29, 2006 from 8:30am - 3:00pm WHERE: Renaissance Savery Hotel  *  401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)+244-2151, (515)-244-1700 ======================================================================================= Kathy Petersen  -  Media Secretary/Receptionist Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency 8 Iowa Central Community College 330 Avenue M Voc-Tech Bldg - Lower Level Fort Dodge, IA 50501 515-574-5548    800-669-2325 Ext 5548 [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Life is a journey, not a destination!!!   Live well, laugh often, and love much!!!!