Harrington Elementary - MSAD 37 - imovie editing in 2004

Now that the original Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) is being replaced by “MLTI v2.0,” a couple of things are clear. 

• First, the arrival of the original MLTI, with ubiquitous 1:1 access coupled with rich technical and integration support statewide was unique, forever changing the education world in Maine (and around the world!). It was an education innovation of the first degree. 
• Secondly, as folks move into retirement, and sadly some pass away, it is time to act. We have to be sure that the folks who were involved in the early days of this amazing chapter in Maine’s history all have a chance to be heard from.

With support from the Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine (ACTEM) and the Maine Historical Society (MHS), we are ready to get started collecting video conversations. These are being shared via a dedicated page at ACTEM's website (actem.org/MLTIStories) with excerpts to be shared through a dedicated section within MHS’ MaineMemory site - “My Maine Stories”. (www.mainememory.net/mymainestories)

In addition we are also collecting artifacts from those earliest days. Do you have handouts, CDs or DVDs, photographs, flyers, or any other content, physical or digital, that played a role in the early days of MLTI? Please consider contributing them to the collection.

Through the original MLTI, Maine led the world in beginning to define the role of 1:1 access to individual devices. We were actively making history. Please join in, and be part of the effort to document that history. In doing so, we will all be helping to prepare Maine for innovations yet to come.

To participate, or to learn more about the project, please contact Jim Moulton at jim@jimmoulton.org or (207.449.2177) (Or use the form linked in the green box.)