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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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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7 April
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AI Prompting Essentials for TeachingRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarLearn how AI-driven prompting can boost teaching efficiency and classroom impact. This course equips educators with essential AI literacy and prompt engineering skills to create engaging and customized classroom applications. We'll discover techniques for lesson design and managing workload with AI prompts that save time and improve learning. Participants will leave this course ready to incorporate prompt engineering into their daily practice with clarity and confidence.
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Creating a Digital Makerspace for your ClassroomRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarJust because you might not have a physical Makerspace in your school, that doesn't mean the learning, creating, and innovating is limited. You will learn about why digital making is important, how to structure engaging and creative work for students, how students can develop critical 21st-century skills - and discover a myriad of resources that can be used.
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Creating Instructional Videos for the ClassroomRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarVideo has made an impact on learning for decades. Now it is easy to create and edit your own instructional videos to teach a concept to students and colleagues using FREE online applications. Learn about best practices for video creation, various video creation applications that fit the educational need, basic video editing, and sharing videos.
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Designing Learning Opportunities with Google ToolsRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarCreate learning activities to promote critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, agency and voice. Use frameworks such as the SAMR model and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) as a guide for successful technology integration. Utilize Google Classroom, Meet, Slides and Forms to design engaging learning experiences for students of all ages.
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Energize Student Writing Through Author CraftRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 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 Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 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 4/3/202512:00 AM to 12:02 AMFostering the 4Cs with Literacy and Technology IntegrationRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 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 Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 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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Infusing STEM into EducationRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarEducators will enhance their expertise in STEM education by exploring effective strategies for integrating STEM across various subjects. They will also discover practical techniques for incorporating technology tools to enrich STEM learning. A key focus of the course will be the Michigan Career Development Model, mandated by law, and its alignment with the Career Readiness Framework. Participants will also gain insights into fostering and supporting the development of Durable Skills that students need for success in STEM careers. Finally, they will have the opportunity to design an authentic STEM learning experience tailored to their students, fellow educators, or administrators.
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Learning to use Open Educational Resources on #GoOpen MichiganRegistration ends 4/3/202512:00 AM to 12:02 AMLearning to use Open Educational Resources on #GoOpen MichiganRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 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. Explore the dynamic collections of OER on the #GoOpen Michigan website. OER are available/searchable by subject area, grade level, and standards. Educational resources include lesson plans, presentations, activities, assessments and much more.
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Preparing Professional PresentationsRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarLearn to plan and deliver effective presentations targeted to adults. Use research-based practices for connecting with adult learners. Integrate various forms of presentation technology such as Padlet, Prezi, Google Slides, and more to maximize engagement. Use guidelines to create reliable session descriptions for marketing materials. Devise a simple process to secure feedback from session participants.
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Imagery in Action: AI-Generated Visuals to Enhance Learning and CreativityRegistration ends 4/3/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMImagery in Action: AI-Generated Visuals to Enhance Learning and CreativityRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 7Time: 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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9 April
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Whole Child Education Implementation at the Middle School LevelRegistration ends 4/3/20254:00 PM to 5:30 PMWhole Child Education Implementation at the Middle School LevelRegistration ends Apr 3Date: Apr 9Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW CalendarDuring this webinar, be connected with a Michigan Middle School that has a successful system of implementation in place focused on Whole Child education. This session will include a Q&A session for specific questions from attendees.
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14 April
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K-12 Military Awareness & Preparation eResources in MeLRegistration ends 4/10/202512:00 AM to 12:01 AMK-12 Military Awareness & Preparation eResources in MeLRegistration ends Apr 10Date: Apr 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
In this course participants will explore the eResources (databases) in the Michigan eLibrary available for elementary and secondary students with a keen eye toward all things related to the United States military. With rich content in PebbleGo, Britannica, eBook K-8 Collection, eBook High School Collection, Primary Search, MasterFILE Complete and LearningExpress Library, students at all levels can read, listen and view resources to give them a better understanding of what it takes to enter each branch of the military and what the expectations are once they are accepted.
This workshop will start on April 14 - May 4, 2025.
5 SCECHs available upon successful completion of:
- Two webinars covering the eResources available in MeL that can support K-12 Military Awareness & Preparation
- Thursday, April 17 – 3:45-4:45pm
- Thursday, April 24 – 3:45-4:45pm
- Completion of online discussion(s)
- Application of learning by creating an activity that uses at least one of the eResources in MeL
- Two webinars covering the eResources available in MeL that can support K-12 Military Awareness & Preparation
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Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 11: April 14, 2025 - May 25, 2025Registration ends 4/10/202512:00 AM to 12:01 AMStudent-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 11: April 14, 2025 - May 25, 2025Registration ends Apr 10Date: Apr 14Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
In this learning opportunity, we will utilize Modern Classrooms Project’s free course to pause, reset and create a local support structure as you work to design your own elements of a blended, self-paced, and mastery-based classroom. The Modern Classrooms Project is a nonprofit that has developed an instructional framework grounded in blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning that leverages technology to foster human connection, authentic learning, and social-emotional growth.
In this 6 week largely asynchronous, self-paced course, we’ll work to design learning for your students that makes it easier to meet the needs of all your students (even when they’re absent), allows you to have a clearer picture of student learning, and includes a blended learning framework to allow you to work with smaller groups of students while the learning continues in your classroom.
This Virtual course will be offered:
Cohort 8 - June 17, 2024 to August 5, 2024
Cohort 9 - November 4, 2024 to December 15, 2024
Cohort 10 - January 20, 2025 to March 2, 2025
Cohort 11 - April 14, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Cohort 12 - June 16, 2025 to August 3, 2025
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AI Assistance in Education: Personalizing Learning for Inclusive ClassroomsRegistration ends 4/10/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMAI Assistance in Education: Personalizing Learning for Inclusive ClassroomsRegistration ends Apr 10Date: Apr 14Time: 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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16 April
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Whole Child Education Implementation at the High School LevelRegistration ends 4/10/20254:00 PM to 5:30 PMWhole Child Education Implementation at the High School LevelRegistration ends Apr 10Date: Apr 16Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW CalendarDuring this webinar, be connected with a Michigan High School that has a successful system of implementation in place focused on Whole Child education. This session will include a Q&A session for specific questions from attendees.
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Come See Us At MACUL
REMC will be in Booth 413 at the annual MACUL Conference, March 19-21 in Detroit. We are excited to showcase our resources, professional learning opportunities and cost-saving initiatives that support Michigan schools. This conference brings together tech leaders and educators who share our commitment to enhancing education through technology.

AI In Education Webinars
Are you intrigued by the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but find yourself wanting more knowledge and understanding? If so, consider delving into various AI topics with other educators in a REMC AI in Education webinar.

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.

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