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The Pulse #131 - 07/29/10
Meet MSTA's newest resource for social media, Online Community Coordinator Aurora Meyer. Aurora shares her goals for using Facebook, Twitter and the MSTA blog. Go to www.msta.org to check out her tweets and posts on education tips and tools.
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The Pulse #130 - 07/01/10
Are you being asked to do more as school budgets tighten? How much is too much? MSTA Attorneys Vera Campfield and Kyle Farmer discuss the impact of budget cuts on teachers and give you some advice on what you should do. Don't forget you can subscribe to the Pulse on iTunes; just go to Podcasts and search for "The Pulse".
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The Pulse #129 - 05/24/10
This week Krista Joins Todd to talk with special guest Angelie Agarwal, Chief Evangelist for Prezi. Prezi is presentation software that really changes how both students and teachers look at ways to communicate their message to others. It is a true alternative to just another Powerpoint slide presentation. Best of all, the company is highly engaged in the education community and offers free and deeply discounted versions for teachers and students. The best way to understand Prezi is to listen to the podcast and then check out some of the presentations at prezi.com. We think you are going to like this very engaging communication tool.
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The Pulse #128 - 04/23/10
It's election time! The ballots for the PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees have been mailed. Krista Meyer explains how MSTA selects candidates to endorse, provides information on the candidates and tells you how to cast your ballot. Ballots must be post-marked by May 4, 2010. For more information about the candidates go to: www.msta.org.
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The Pulse #127 - 04/16/10
A legislative update is the focus of this edition. Mike Wood, MSTA lobbyist, talks about the budget process, Career Ladder and other education bills on the move. He also reminds everyone to vote for MSTA-endorsed candidates Karmen Foster and Tina Zubeck in the PSRS/PEERS election. Ballots mail on Monday, April 19. For more information on the election and candidates: http://www.msta.org/news/default.aspx?ID=1809
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The Pulse #126 - 03/12/10
Thinking you should be making better use of resources on the internet in your classroom? Register for the MSTA Technology Institute where Brian Mull, director of innovation for November Learning, will be presenting some practical applications for searching and validating information on the internet as well as collaboration and problem-solving for students. The Institute will be June 7, 2010 in Springfield and will have practical information that you can incorporate into your lesson plans for the new school year. To register go to http://www.msta.org/events or call 800-392-0532. To see more information on the event go to: http://www.msta.org/files/regions/infolitflyercorrect.pdf. To learn more about the incubator project referenced in the podcast you can to go: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/jane_chen_a_warm_embrace_that_saves_lives.html.
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The Pulse #125 - 02/26/10
Tight budgets make cause unease with school district personnel. Field Reps Butch Whittler and Mike Martin along with Dr. Sandra Logan, a Principal at Columbia Public Schools, talk about staffing issues. How districts determine the amount of staff they will need for the upcoming year, Reductions in Force and what to do if you district is down-sizing are addressed.
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The Pulse #124 - 02/16/10
Looking for a scholarship opportunity? Julie Brassard, Marketing Communications Manager for Liberty Mutual, talks about a scholarship for teachers to pursue their Master’s in Education. The deadline for application is May 31, 2010. To get the application and learn about other aspects of the Learn Return program with Liberty Mutual go to http://www.libertymutual.com/teachers.
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The Pulse #123 - 02/03/10
Ever wish you had some help in understanding financial information? Wish you had a better grip in your bills, savings and saving for retirement? Field Representative Sarah Papineau is a Dave Ramsey-Trained Financial Counselor and has developed a new workshop "Personal Finance 101". She explains what you can expect in the workshop and how it will be offered.
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The Pulse #122 - 01/22/10
Troops to Teachers is back on the show as Director Chad Schatz provides an update on the program and discusses potential expansion in the future. For more information, including benefits and certification, you can go to: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/ve_troops_to_teachers.htm or call 877-530-2765. To contact the St. Louis VA call: 888-442-4551.
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