Category Archives: Mentor Forum

Mentor Forum in San Francisco

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

The mentor forum is underway in San Francisco and we started the morning off with a discussion of technology — specifically touch screen technology. We looked at several apps that mentors could use both for themselves and share with their … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Monday: Create your own music with GarageBand to avoid copyright violations

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

by Judy Robinson JEA Mentor Committee member A yearbook adviser asked her JEA mentor if the yearbook could include music as part of the yearbook’s online content. All published music is copyrighted, and using it is a copyright violation. It’s … Continue reading →

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Photographed moments from JEA/NSPA convention in San Antonio

Posted on November 17, 2012 by
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Mentor Forum: A full day of discussion and events

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Although I am not with the mentors at the forum group, thanks to Peggy Gregory and Nick Ferentinos who have provided pictures.  It’s always a full day of ideas, discussion and reuniting for the mentors. The mentors usually consult their … Continue reading →

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JEA Mentor Forum underway at JEA/NSPA convention in San Antonio

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Ohio mentors Wayne and Georgia Dunn demonstrated using Google Hangout with their mentee Josh Davis. They use Google Hangouts in mentoring at a distance. (Photo by Peggy Gregory)

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JEA Mentor Forum Agenda — JEA/NSPA Convention, San Antonio

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

JEA Mentor Committee member Peggy Gregory shares the agenda for the Mentor Forum at the San Antonio JEA/NSPA Convention, Nov. 15. 8 – 8:30 a.m.         Meet, eat, greet 8:30 – 9 a.m.         Welcome and introductions – Bill Flechtner Ice Breaker … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Monday: Mentors encouraged to contribute ideas for Mentor Forum

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

by Bill Flechtner JEA Mentoring Committee and Oregon mentor We have big plans for the Mentor Forum on Thursday (Nov. 15) that include you as an integral part of what we are doing. So if you are attending, you have … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Monday: Mentor Forum at JEA/NSPA convention in Seattle provides ideas, information sharing and fun for mentors

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

by Julie Dodd JEA Mentoring Committee co-chair A special part of each JEA/NSPA convention is the Mentor Forum. The forum is a day-long program for the members of the JEA Mentoring Program. These photos from JEA Mentor Committee member Judy … Continue reading →

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AutoStitch: Increase your horizon

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

by Digital Judy One of the apps I shared for the iPad/iPhone as part of the technology session at the 2012 Seattle  Forum was Autostitch Panorama  ($1.99). Julie Dodd introduced me to the application and she may have more photos … Continue reading →

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Teamwork involved in planning workshops for mentors

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

The Mentor Forum for experienced mentors and the Mentor Academy for new mentors required teamwork. Mentor Committee members (left to right in photo) Mary Anne McCloud, Bill Flechtner, Nick Ferentinos, Judy Robinson and Peggy Gregory led discussions and group activities … Continue reading →

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