Professional Learning
Empower Educators
We empower educators with free professional learning through virtual courses, face-to-face workshops, and hands-on training, all offering free SCECHs.
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2 December
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Constructing Your Blended Learning ClassroomRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW Calendar"How do you take the best of the new tools and skills you used during virtual learning, and make them work in your face-to-face classroom? What new strategies does this open up for better connection with your students in all circumstances?
This course will provide you with resources to support learning and increase efficiency when teaching. You will leave this course with tools and strategies that will minimize and often prevent disruption in student learning." -
Deeper Learning through Developing Master Students of Collaboration and CommunicationRegistration ends 11/28/202412:00 AM to 12:02 AMDeeper Learning through Developing Master Students of Collaboration and CommunicationRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarCollaboration and communication are critical life skills used at home, school, and work. Teach students how to use these skills to succeed at home and in school. Improve classroom management as students take ownership of learning in partnership with teachers. The course is designed to promote positive change in instructional practice and support teamwork.
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Educational Technology: Strategic LeadershipRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThis 3-week, 10-hour course is designed for current and aspiring leaders in educational technology. It focuses on understanding and applying the ISTE Standards for Education Leaders, incorporating frameworks like the Triple-E Framework, TPACK, and the NIRN Hexagon Tool. The course also integrates generative AI technologies as a tool for enhancing learning and leadership in educational technology.
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Energize Student Writing Through Author CraftRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarEnergize students to level up their writing across all styles and content? Explore author’s craft through the writing process structure. Help writers improve their craft through immersive experiences where they explore and sculpt ideas into meaningful drafts to share with various audiences. Join us on this writing journey.
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Enhancing Instruction for All LearnersRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarAddress diverse student learning needs with technology integration. Identify basic principles of universal design, differentiated instruction and best practice teaching strategies to enhance existing or new lessons or classroom activities. Apply these strategies using technology integration to improve learning. Learn to find and use interactive learning activities to address a variety of learning styles. Address learning barriers and support learners using technology tools.
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Fostering the 4Cs with Literacy and Technology IntegrationRegistration ends 11/28/202412:00 AM to 12:02 AMFostering the 4Cs with Literacy and Technology IntegrationRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarExplore how literacy and technology can help deepen each of the 4C's for our learners: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. Through a series of lessons, reflection, and meaningful interactions, you will create four lessons. Many technology tools and resources will be available to explore and possibly integrate with one or more of your lessons. For secondary educators who teach a content area other than English Language Arts the lessons will be based on the disciplinary literacy that supports your content.
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Increasing Efficiency and ProductivityRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarBecome more productive, efficient and organized in your professional and personal life. Increase and improve productivity using apps and other simple technology. Tech Tip 1: When selecting an app, learn to use it regularly. For example, update and check a calendar each day. Or create tasks in a list app, then complete and check them off.Tech Tip 2: Don’t try using everything at once. Start with one or two applications and then add more as needed.
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More Professional Presentations, Part 2Registration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThis second course focuses on the Collaborator and Facilitator roles outlined in the REMC Presentation Skills Toolkit. Learn to maximize learning time and increase engagement with adult learners. Expand and strengthen your professional presentation skills to deliver highly successful presentations and highly engage adult learners during presentations by planning and delivering an actual presentation. "Preparing Professional Presentations" is a prerequisite for this course.
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Multimedia Tools to Engage StudentsRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarParticipants will learn about technology tools that help students communicate their ideas creatively and clearly, and that demonstrates their knowledge and competency skills. Experience how the application of digital animation and video tools can enhance your lessons and engage your students. Expand the opportunities for creative communication, collaboration, and expression while meeting Michigan Technology Competencies for Students (MITECS). Experience and try-out free multimedia resources that present opportunities for building digital portfolios and as an assessment that demonstrates learning. Explore free media creation options that students can use to create digital artifacts.
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Power Up: Curriculum & Content DevelopmentRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarDelve into content curation and development to build a toolbox of resources to support a curriculum that strengthens your ability to increase learner outcomes. You will learn about the critical components of an effective curriculum, identify your areas of strength and growth, and explore free online educational resources and tools available to help you grow.
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Remixing and Revising Open Educational Resources from #GoOpenMichiganRegistration ends 11/28/202412:00 AM to 12:02 AMRemixing and Revising Open Educational Resources from #GoOpenMichiganRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarOpen Educational Resources (OER) are free, high quality, openly licensed educational tools that can be retained, reused, revised, remixed, and redistributed. It’s easy to find multiple OER for your lessons or curriculum by using the comprehensive search tools on the #GoOpenMichigan website. Now learn to customize any lesson, presentation, activity or other OER from #GoOpenMichigan to help students achieve learning goals and standards. Remixing and revising OER provides endless opportunities to create fresh approaches to content and learning.
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Boosting Critical Thinking with AI: Beyond the BasicsRegistration ends 11/28/20244:00 PM to 5:15 PMBoosting Critical Thinking with AI: Beyond the BasicsRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 2Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Learn how to integrate AI technology that challenges students' critical thinking skills, promoting problem-solving, debate, and analytical skills through AI-enhanced activities.
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3 December
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Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks - Malware and RansomwareRegistration ends 11/28/20244:00 PM to 5:15 PMPreventing Cybersecurity Attacks - Malware and RansomwareRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 3Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore scenarios to learn about and understand Cybersecurity attacks, how to prevent them, and ways to share your learning with others. Topics for this session: Malware and Ransomware.
1. Introduction Scenarios
A short story will be shared about a situation that involves the focus topics.
2. Common Language: Define the attack types
Participants’ experience with the introduction scenarios will be leveraged to add context to understanding of the different attacks.
3. Preventions & Action Steps
Information will be shared about ways to protect oneself from the focus attack types and 2-3 action steps that can be taken in a workplace environment.
4. Final Scenarios
This is a similar format to the Introduction Scenario, including the question “What new idea or affirmation will you use in our future practices?”
Post Webinar Activity - Participants will share at least 1 learning they will share what they learned with others and why they picked to share that particular item.
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5 December
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Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks - Types of PhishingRegistration ends 11/28/20244:00 PM to 5:15 PMPreventing Cybersecurity Attacks - Types of PhishingRegistration ends Nov 28Date: Dec 5Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore scenarios to learn about and understand Cybersecurity attacks, how to prevent them, and ways to share your learning with others. Topics for this session: Phishing, Smishing, Vishing, Spear Phishing, and Quishing
1. Introduction Scenarios
A short story will be shared about a situation that involves the focus topics.
2. Common Language: Define the attack types
Participants’ experience with the introduction scenarios will be leveraged to add context to understanding of the different attacks.
3. Preventions & Action Steps
Information will be shared about ways to protect oneself from the focus attack types and 2-3 action steps that can be taken in a workplace environment.
4. Final Scenarios
This is a similar format to the Introduction Scenario, including the question “What new idea or affirmation will you use in our future practices?”
Post Webinar Activity - Participants will share at least 1 learning they will share what they learned with others and why they picked to share that particular item.
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6 December
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Skills for Innovation Ambassador Training ProgramRegistration ends Dec 5Date: Dec 6Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Complete the Skills for Innovation (SFI) Gold Ambassador Training Program, which supports you in providing AI training using the SFI resources with other educators.
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9 December
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Empowering Student Voices: Leveraging AI to Enhance Student ExpressionRegistration ends 12/5/20244:00 PM to 5:15 PMEmpowering Student Voices: Leveraging AI to Enhance Student ExpressionRegistration ends Dec 5Date: Dec 9Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Utilize AI to help students improve their communication skills, from writing and presentations to digital storytelling and multimedia projects.
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10 December
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Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks - Stolen IdentityRegistration ends Dec 5Date: Dec 10Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore scenarios to learn about and understand Cybersecurity attacks, how to prevent them, and ways to share your learning with others. Topics for this session: Identity Theft, Identity Fraud, and Identity Cloning
1. Introduction Scenarios
A short story will be shared about a situation that involves the focus topics.
2. Common Language: Define the attack types
Participants’ experience with the introduction scenarios will be leveraged to add context to understanding of the different attacks.
3. Preventions & Action Steps
Information will be shared about ways to protect oneself from the focus attack types and 2-3 action steps that can be taken in a workplace environment.
4. Final Scenarios
This is a similar format to the Introduction Scenario, including the question “What new idea or affirmation will you use in our future practices?”
Post Webinar Activity - Participants will share at least 1 learning they will share what they learned with others and why they picked to share that particular item.
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12 December
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Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks - Stolen InformationRegistration ends 12/5/20244:00 PM to 5:15 PMPreventing Cybersecurity Attacks - Stolen InformationRegistration ends Dec 5Date: Dec 12Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore scenarios to learn about and understand Cybersecurity attacks, how to prevent them, and ways to share your learning with others. Topics for this session: Social Engineering, Man-In-the-Middle Attacks, and Credential Stuffing
1. Introduction Scenarios
A short story will be shared about a situation that involves the focus topics.
2. Common Language: Define the attack types
Participants’ experience with the introduction scenarios will be leveraged to add context to understanding of the different attacks.
3. Preventions & Action Steps
Information will be shared about ways to protect oneself from the focus attack types and 2-3 action steps that can be taken in a workplace environment.
4. Final Scenarios
This is a similar format to the Introduction Scenario, including the question “What new idea or affirmation will you use in our future practices?”
Post Webinar Activity - Participants will share at least 1 learning they will share what they learned with others and why they picked to share that particular item.
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REMC Educator Resource Survey Closes Dec. 1
We want to hear from you! The REMC Association of Michigan with assistance from Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP) are conducting a survey to gather valuable insights on your experience using REMC Educator Resources. Your feedback will help us enhance our tools, guides and classroom activities to better meet your needs as an educator.
REMC has Computational Thinking tools and resources
Computational Thinking is a problem-solving process that enables students to think, learn and create to solve problems. The four pillars at the heart of Computational Thinking are decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithm design.
Check out our new REMC SAVE video
Want to save time and money? Get all the details and step-by-step directions with REMC SAVE’s new video. Ensuring high quality items while meeting state bidding requirements has never been easier! We created a new video outlining all the ways you can find, sort and shop using REMC SAVE vendors.
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.