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.

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

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

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.

Malware and ransomware can strike anytime, locking down files and stealing sensitive data. Learn how to prevent attacks, and keep your personal and professional devices safe from cybercriminals.

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.