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Upcoming Events
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24 February
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Empowering Every Student: AI in Personalized Lesson DesignRegistration ends 2/20/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMEmpowering Every Student: AI in Personalized Lesson DesignRegistration ends Feb 20Date: Feb 24Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Discover how AI assistance can help educators meet the needs of every learner. This session explores how generative AI supports differentiated instruction, from creating customized activities to adapting content for diverse learning styles and reading levels. Learn how to streamline lesson evaluation, generate tailored activities, and provide multilingual and accessibility support. Gain insights into selecting tools, integrating them into the curriculum, and addressing ethical considerations like accuracy and privacy. Equip yourself with innovative strategies to design inclusive and engaging learning experiences for all students.
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3 March
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Blended Classroom Look ForsRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarWhat do other educators look for in a blended classroom? What are the most important processes and structures to establish first? And how can I share what to look for in my blended classroom? Explore and implement blended aspects of your existing classroom, taking into consideration structures and processes that make blending more successful.
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Blended Learning Environments with Google WorkspaceRegistration ends 2/27/202512:00 AM to 12:02 AMBlended Learning Environments with Google WorkspaceRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarPersonalize your classroom experience with Google Workspace. Using Google Classroom, Meet, Slides, Forms and Docs, participants will create new digital classroom routines that support struggling students, build robust blended learning environments, design assessments, and learn how to provide valuable feedback. Take your teaching to the next level.
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Digital Citizenship - Practical ImplementationRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarIn a digitally connected world, students need guidance to navigate the world safely and professionally. Learn the ISTE indicators for Digital Citizenship to build a knowledge foundation. Present practical applications for students. Guide students in developing plans to navigate high speed communication, job opportunities, social media, personal security and more.
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Educational Technology: Strategic LeadershipRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarParticipants will engage in activities that highlight practical strategies for integrating accessibility tools into their curriculum, ensuring that all students have equitable access to learning opportunities. The course delves into the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explores a rich array of digital tools (including websites, Chrome extensions, and artificial intelligence applications) aimed at enhancing accessibility in education. Educators will not only expand their toolkit of accessibility resources, but also develop skills to create more inclusive and adaptive learning experiences for every learner.
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Engaging Students in a Personalized ClassroomRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThis class focuses on personalizing content delivery to support student achievement by giving students control over their own learning environment. Participants will learn about student voice and choice, using tools that customize student’s strengths and needs. The course offers fun and engaging interactive resources for educators to use with their students. Classroom structure and flexible seating options are also shared, these strategies impact student behavior and learning outcomes.
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Igniting Student Curiosity with Inquiry and TechnologyRegistration ends 2/27/202512:00 AM to 12:02 AMIgniting Student Curiosity with Inquiry and TechnologyRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarWhat makes YOU curious? Students who ask questions engage themselves in learning to find answers as curiosity is the simplest and most effective way of learning. Join other educators as we spark our curiosity about the importance of asking questions. Explore how to nurture a culture of inquiry in the classroom by helping students formulate great questions in their learning and how to integrate technology to ignite and sustain critical thinking.
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Making the Most of Your Google ClassroomRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarGoogle Classroom is an easy way to organize and distribute your classroom assignments. You can share documents through Classroom, and create safe, two-way conversations between you and your students. Learn all the ins and outs of Google Classroom including how to add and grade assignments, post daily warm ups, add parents and guardians, and much more. Plus, we’ll show you the many ways you can integrate multiple applications into Google Classroom. (e.g., Geogebra, Discovery, Flipgrid, edPuzzle, etc.)
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Media Literacy: Fake or Real?Registration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarWhich media sites are reporting the truth? How to discern the difference between real and “fake” or false information? More importantly, can students differentiate between real and fake news? Most children have a difficult time discerning between what is real or fake, how to differentiate between an advertisement and a news article, and identifying where they got their news. We need to stop the cycle of passing forward news and information that has not been substantiated. This course will help educators and their students become smarter consumers and producers of information.
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OER to Support Michigan’s Literacy EssentialsRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThe Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy (aka Literacy Essentials) aim to improve children’s literacy in Michigan. Open Educational Resources (OER) are free, openly licensed, high-quality collaborative tools that allow users to retain, reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute them for educational purposes. Combining these powerful practices provides educators with the resources needed to enhance literacy skills for school-aged youth. Participants will explore various OER and build a plan to support one or more of the Literacy Essentials in their classroom or school context.
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Practical Differentiated InstructionRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarExplore the instructional strategies that support diverse learners. Learn the six elements of differentiation. Understand common language for implementing practical differentiation. Impact success through thoughtful and intentional planning and implementation.
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Searching Safely and StrategicallyRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarIt has become essential for teachers and students to know how to search safely and efficiently to retrieve reliable information. The course provides educational database links to safe, accurate sites. Participants will also learn to evaluate information from the internet to determine its authenticity. Participants will also leave with a good grasp of what is available in Michigan eLibrary; FREE resources for every resident in Michigan.
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Using Virtual Reality in EducationRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarVirtual Reality (VR) brings learning to life! Using VR, students can explore natural habitats, experience a beating human heart, or visit other planets. Explore the what, why, and how of integrating VR into classroom instruction. Discover how VR is changing classrooms and engaging students. Learn how virtual reality can unlock potential, personalize learning, and allow students to become content producers rather than just content consumers. Create a VR experience to support teaching or professional development.
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AI-Enhanced Assessment: Tools for Feedback, Reflection, and GrowthRegistration ends 2/27/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMAI-Enhanced Assessment: Tools for Feedback, Reflection, and GrowthRegistration ends Feb 27Date: Mar 3Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Transform how you approach assessments with the power of AI! This session explores how generative AI can streamline test creation, evaluation, and feedback processes, saving valuable time while enhancing fairness and customization. Learn to design assessments that align with learning objectives, generate diverse question types, and create effective rubrics that promote student self-reflection and growth. Discover strategies for reducing grading bias, fostering student involvement, and protecting data privacy.
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10 March
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Imagery in Action: AI-Generated Visuals to Enhance Learning and CreativityRegistration ends 3/6/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMImagery in Action: AI-Generated Visuals to Enhance Learning and CreativityRegistration ends Mar 6Date: Mar 10Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Discover how AI image generation can transform teaching by creating visuals that boost student engagement, support language development, and foster creativity. Learn to use AI tools for storytelling, journaling, and critical thinking while addressing challenges like copyright, privacy, and bias. This session provides practical strategies and resources to make learning more interactive and impactful for all students.
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17 March
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AI Assistance in Education: Personalizing Learning for Inclusive ClassroomsRegistration ends 3/13/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMAI Assistance in Education: Personalizing Learning for Inclusive ClassroomsRegistration ends Mar 13Date: Mar 17Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Discover how AI assistance empowers educators to meet the needs of every learner. This session highlights how generative AI supports differentiated instruction by crafting customized lessons, adapting content for diverse reading levels, and offering multilingual and accessibility tools. Learn how AI streamlines lesson evaluation, generates tailored activities and integrates seamlessly into curriculum design. Explore ethical considerations like accuracy and privacy while equipping yourself with innovative strategies to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences for all students.
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24 March
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Empowering Every Student: AI in Personalized Lesson DesignRegistration ends 3/20/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMEmpowering Every Student: AI in Personalized Lesson DesignRegistration ends Mar 20Date: Mar 24Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Discover how AI assistance can help educators meet the needs of every learner. This session explores how generative AI supports differentiated instruction, from creating customized activities to adapting content for diverse learning styles and reading levels. Learn how to streamline lesson evaluation, generate tailored activities, and provide multilingual and accessibility support. Gain insights into selecting tools, integrating them into the curriculum, and addressing ethical considerations like accuracy and privacy. Equip yourself with innovative strategies to design inclusive and engaging learning experiences for all students.
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31 March
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AI-Enhanced Assessment: Tools for Feedback, Reflection, and GrowthRegistration ends 3/27/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMAI-Enhanced Assessment: Tools for Feedback, Reflection, and GrowthRegistration ends Mar 27Date: Mar 31Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Transform how you approach assessments with the power of AI! This session explores how generative AI can streamline test creation, evaluation, and feedback processes, saving valuable time while enhancing fairness and customization. Learn to design assessments that align with learning objectives, generate diverse question types, and create effective rubrics that promote student self-reflection and growth. Discover strategies for reducing grading bias, fostering student involvement, and protecting data privacy.
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REMC offers Professional Development calendar through June 2025
If you’re aiming to enhance your technology integration skills, explore new instructional methods, or learn tips and tricks from Michigan’s educational practitioners, REMC Association has something tailored just for you! We’re excited to share our upcoming REMC Course schedule for September through June 2025 to help you plan your professional learning journey.