Video Guidance and TANDBERG are sponsoring 3 education-specific tailgate parties here in MN . All 3 will be taking place at the end of July. It looks like a good opportunity for educators to learn more. Here are the quick details:

The TANDBERG Technology Tailgate Party is Coming to You!
We have loaded up gear, refreshments and some of our education, video conferencing and grant funding experts to bring you a tailgate experience like you have never seen….and it’s coming to your area….

Below is a brief agenda for each tailgate party site –start at 9:30am and wrap-up after lunch:
• Coffee & pastries
• Leveraging 21st Century Tools to Engage “Flat World” Learners – Join a discussion of all the hot
topics in technology in the classroom – Moodle, podcasting, student collaboration and more!
• Finding money to fund your technology projects – Join the TANDBERG Grant Services Team as they discuss grant programs and stimulus funding opportunities you should be aware of – including RUSDLT, ILSL, E-Rate, CBJTG, E2T2 and more! Also, you won’t want to miss the discussion around “matching funds” and how to leverage federal, state and foundation funds to maximize their benefit.
• TAILGATE TIME! Cookout and Technology Tailgate Party with food, fun, prizes – and the latest in video
conferencing technology!

Dates & Locations Near You:
• July 29: Brooklyn Park, MN
North Hennepin Community
College – Room CLA 144
7411 85th Ave. No.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
• July 30: Braham, MN
Braham Area High School
531 Elmhurst Avenue S.
Braham, MN 55006
• July 31: Mankato, MN
South Central Service Cooperative
2075 Lookout Drive
North Mankato, MN 56003