Last week we had our first rural urban connections videoconference between SE Minnesota and the Twin Cities.  We had 5 sites with presenters in both Adams and Houston, Minnesota.  The rural urban connection stories we heard about focused on education – wow are things happening in those areas – online education from rural to metro, higher ed, and more.

We learned a lot from this pilot, not only about some technical difficulties, but that perhaps the videoconferences should have an industry focus because of the synergy it produces.  So, stay tuned – we will be posting the next couple videoconference dates on the blog by Feb 1st.

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Our first video conference, held on January 19, was a great success!  We heard two innovative stories related to online learning initiatives that are happening in Adams, and Houston, MN.

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Southeast Minnesota Video Conference

WHEN: Tuesday, January 19, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
(Please arrive at 3:45 p.m.)

This video conference will focus on capturing the stories of rural urban collaborations that are occurring in SE Minnesota.  Join us at one of the video conference sites listed below and join in on the discussion!

WHERE:

Adams MN: Southland Senior High – The Media Center
[MAP] 203 2nd Street Northwest, Adams, MN

Byron, MN: Byron Senior High – Room 2205
[MAP] 1887 2nd Ave NW, Byron, MN

Houston, MN: Houston High School – District Office Conference Room
[MAP] 306 East Elm Street, Houston, MN

Owatonna, MN: Riverland College – Room 130
[MAP] 965 Alexander Drive Southwest, Owatonna, MN

St. Paul, MN: TIES – Video Conference Room
[MAP] 1667 Snelling Avenue N. St. Paul, MN
The TIES receptionist at either the Snelling & Hoyt, or Larpenteur entrance will direct you to the videoconference room. Signs will be posted at either entrance. The conference is called RurbMN: Rural Urban Connections.

Winona, MN: Winona State University – Somsen Hall – Room 110
[MAP] 175 West Mark Street, Winona, MN