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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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Upcoming Events
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6 January
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Dynamic PresentationsRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarLearn best practices for using a variety of presentation applications. Gain dynamic performance insights. Build your presentation confidence! Learn about the different presentation programs available for FREE to educators and students. By the time the course is done the participant will have either enhanced a presentation created beforehand or create a new presentation to share with students or colleagues. Learn how to connect with your audience by using polling, interactives, video and images from the public domain.
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Empower Student Agency While Building Global Professional SkillsRegistration ends 1/2/202512:00 AM to 12:02 AMEmpower Student Agency While Building Global Professional SkillsRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarExplore how to build a set of structures and guides that empower student agency so students can best take ownership of their learning. Learn how to have students lead their learning using skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving and initiative. These same skills are identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as preferred skills for incoming college students and employees.
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Exploring Formative Assessment ToolsRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarExplore how formative assessment methodologies help teachers adapt to the changing needs of learners. Learn how online tools and simple tasks can uncover misconceptions, provide mastery of content, and support the learning process. Investigate research-based approaches to improve instruction and guide students to success. A variety of free, online formative assessment tools will be utilized during this course.
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Game-based Learning to Build Student Understanding & EngagementRegistration ends 1/2/202512:00 AM to 12:02 AMGame-based Learning to Build Student Understanding & EngagementRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarGames have been used as a learning tool for centuries. Chess was used to teach strategic thinking as far back as the Middle Ages. The genesis of Kindergarten in the mid-1800s was Friedrich Fröbel’s ideas of learning through play. Game-Based Learning (GBL) can help students learn content by reviewing content and practicing assessments. Explore the power of GBL beyond content reviews and board game creations. Design powerful GBL experiences to increase student engagement and understanding.
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Integrating Technology into the Middle School ClassroomRegistration ends 1/2/202512:00 AM to 12:02 AMIntegrating Technology into the Middle School ClassroomRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarDive into skills grade 5-9 students should master through technology integration using MITECS and ISTE Standards for Students. Participants will access and explore 100’s of free, technology and standards aligned activities. Resources include lesson guides for teachers, and Quests, Breakouts and Quiz activities for areas such as Social Networking, Digital Footprint, Cyber Safety, Computational and Design Thinking from 21things4students.
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Integrating Technology Into Your K5 ClassroomRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarExplore K-5 lessons that integrate technology using MITECS and ISTE Standards for Students. For technology coordinators and K-5 classroom teachers, this course will dive into technology skills students should master at each grade level. Participants will access 100’s of free tutorials and activities that integrate technology into ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, and the Arts, and learn about the newest technology tools available that are appropriate for K-5 classrooms.
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OER to Support Personalized LearningRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarOpen Educational Resources (OER) are free, editable classroom resources that can be used in curriculum. Competency-Based Education (CBE) personalizes learning for students by focusing on content mastery. Combining OER and CBE supports the flexibility of time, place, and pace while enhancing student agency through choice, voice, and authenticity. Participants will either create an authentic lesson or project incorporating an OER to enhance personalized learning, or develop a plan for personalized professional development in their professional context.
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Power Up: Effective CommunicationRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThis course is designed with multiple differentiated pathways to help you address questions regarding building positive classroom culture and relationships, impacting student learning, developing skills in feedback, and addressing challenging conversations. By reflecting on the course content, engaging with other participants, and applying it to classroom practices, participants will grow in their understanding of the importance of effective communication in education.
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Social Media: Strategies for Designing Learning ExperiencesRegistration ends 1/2/202512:00 AM to 12:02 AMSocial Media: Strategies for Designing Learning ExperiencesRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarSocial media tools and platforms can enable educators to lead and learn with other professionals from where they stand in classrooms, offices, and buildings. Explore how social media tools aid with building and expanding professional networks and create opportunities for building authentic learning experiences for our students.
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Using SeeSaw to Inspire LearningRegistration ends Jan 2Date: Jan 6Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarSeeSaw creates a powerful learning loop between students, teachers, and families and can support remote learning, too. Students use built-in annotation tools (like draw+record, collage, video, and more) to capture what they know in the way that works best for them within Seesaw’s digital portfolio. Teachers gain insights and understand student thinking and progress — enabling them to teach better. Families connect by gaining a window into their student’s learning and engage with school happenings.
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10 January
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Promoting STEM Through Literature RITS OnlyRegistration ends Jan 8Date: Jan 10Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
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Use literature to get your students excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by actively involving them in the design thinking process. Participants in this virtual event learn to use these resources with students in a virtual environment and how to implement Design Thinking.
Each of the titles selected for the project shares a story where something was built or invented by designing, planning, gathering materials, and creating. In addition to strengthening literacy skills, your students will develop inquiry and problem-solving skills. They will also see that with perseverance, anyone can be innovative and invent new things. The project is available for free at stemandlit.com.
Participation will be confirmed 3 weeks in advance so a box of materials (including a free book that is part of our project) can be shipped to each participant before the event.
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20 January
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Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 10: January 20, 2025 to March 2, 2025Registration ends 1/16/202512:00 AM to 12:01 AMStudent-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 10: January 20, 2025 to March 2, 2025Registration ends Jan 16Date: Jan 20Time: 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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3 February
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Creating Instructional Videos for the ClassroomRegistration ends Jan 30Date: Feb 3Time: 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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Cybersecurity PracticesRegistration ends Jan 30Date: Feb 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW Calendar
Cybersecurity Practices explores what is cybersecurity, resources to help support your organization, and a review of best practices to follow for protecting and keeping safe your organization's network. Every person in an organization has a responsibility to practice good cybersecurity skills, which are also beneficial in one's personal life.
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Explore the importance and value of Cybersecurity
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Identify essential practices to protect myself and my organizations
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Learn how to help their learners grow in their understanding and practices regarding cybersecurity
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Design, Engage, Transform with CanvaRegistration ends Jan 30Date: Feb 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarUnleash the creative potential of your classroom with Canva! This course is your one-stop shop for mastering Canva in the classroom, whether you're a design enthusiast or a template champion. Learn to craft eye-catching visuals. Dive into a treasure trove of pre-built lessons and resources, ready to plug-and-play or customize to your heart's content. No design experience necessary! This course starts you from the ground up, guiding you with user-friendly steps and practical tips.
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Developing Student Media LiteracyRegistration ends Jan 30Date: Feb 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarWe are all immersed daily in media and exposed to various types of messaging from the time we get up until we go to bed. Help your learners access, analyze, evaluate, create, and even interact with media messaging to become effective communicators and critical thinkers. You will use REMC’s Media Literacy Toolkit to build your knowledge around media literacy, discover resources for use with your learners, and create practical applications to integrate media literacy in your classroom, regardless of the grade level or content area(s) you teach.
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Digital Tools For Classroom CollaborationRegistration ends Jan 30Date: Feb 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarIt’s easy to communicate and collaborate with almost anyone anywhere, anytime just by clicking a button. Educators can use the same collaborative tools in the classroom to engage students in learning, collaboration, and critical thinking. Learn to use collaborative tools for projects. Teach students to give and receive constructive feedback from fellow classmates to students around the world. Explore tools for note-taking, multimedia bulletin boards, and more.
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Empowering Students Through Personalized LearningRegistration ends Jan 30Date: Feb 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarStudents become active learners when they connect goals, and pursue their talents to address authentic challenges. This process influences how we invite students to access content, process and engage with content, and demonstrate mastery. Learn to apply personalized learning approaches that empower students to exercise their voice and make meaningful learning choices
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Transform your classroom with Student-Centered Learning
Are you ready to reimagine your teaching practices and create a more student-centered learning environment? The next cohort for Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM) kicks off in January!
Spotlight on Student Creativity: Podcast Challenge Winners Announced
The Regional Educational Media Center (REMC) Association, Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) and Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) proudly announce the winners of the second round of the Student Podcast Challenge. This exciting initiative celebrates the innovative ideas and perspectives of Michigan students through the engaging format of podcasting.
Kick-off 2025 with new skills to elevate your classroom instruction
Start 2025 with new tips and tricks in the classroom. Whether you're looking to enhance student engagement or streamline your workflow, REMC courses provide innovative, practical strategies for integrating technology into your teaching practice. Courses are primarily self-paced and offer 10 FREE SCECHs.
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.