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Upcoming Events

  • 6 May
    • Blended Learning Environments with Google Workspace
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Blended Learning Environments with Google Workspace
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      Personalize 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. 
    • Coding in the Classroom
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Coding in the Classroom
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      Coding is becoming an essential classroom skill. It inspires critical thinking, engages students' problem-solving skills and promotes creativity. By combining coding and technology to tell stories and create, STEM becomes STEAM! Teachers and students can learn to code using several introductory coding programs designed for K-12 students. We will introduce several free coding platforms, hardware, plus teaching strategies and lessons so that participants will be comfortable coding by the course conclusion.
    • Deeper Learning through Developing Master Students of Collaboration and Communication
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      Collaboration 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.
    • Empower Student Agency While Building Global Professional Skills
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Empower Student Agency While Building Global Professional Skills
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      Explore 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. 
    • Fostering the 4Cs with Literacy and Technology Integration
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Fostering the 4Cs with Literacy and Technology Integration
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      Explore 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. 
    • Increasing Efficiency and Productivity
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Increasing Efficiency and Productivity
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      Become 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.


    • OER to Support Michigan’s Literacy Essentials
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      OER to Support Michigan’s Literacy Essentials
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      The 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. 
    • Power Up: Digital Leaders
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Power Up: Digital Leaders
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      Learn about resources and practice with job-embedded exercises to extend your and your students’ digital citizenship.  Explore how you can extend this impact beyond the classroom by moving beyond digital citizenship to a digital leader in your school and community, and encourage your students to do so as well. 
    • Searching Safely and Strategically
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Searching Safely and Strategically
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      It 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. 
    • Storytelling to Enhance Teaching
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Storytelling to Enhance Teaching
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 6
      Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AM
      Location: Begin work anytime.
      Calendar: WW Calendar
      Storytelling is a dynamic way to engage students in learning and make your content come alive. The use of storytelling can address multiple learning styles and content areas making it a perfect fit for face-to-face or online teaching environments. Participants will explore strategies and best practices with storytelling, see how stories can set the stage for learning and enhance your content. Plan and practice your own story for a content area of your choice while learning to use free, online resources such as Book Creator, Microsoft Sway and others. 
  • 7 May
    • Responsible AI: Examining Risks and Best Practices in Education
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
      Responsible AI: Examining Risks and Best Practices in Education
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 7
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
      Location: Virtual
      Calendar: WW Calendar

      Delve into the legal and ethical implications associated with leveraging AI to enhance teaching, learning, and operational aspects, addressing critical areas such as student privacy, data protection, and responsible AI practices. Join us as we navigate the complexities of AI implementation and dive into strategies to mitigate potential risks with AI and equity gaps for students. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and connect with like-minded professionals around the ethical integration of AI in education. 

  • 8 May
    • Productivity for School Leaders: Collecting Data
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      8:00 AM to 9:15 AM
      Productivity for School Leaders: Collecting Data
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 8
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM
      Location: Virtual
      Calendar: WW Calendar

      Explore simple research studies that can be used to demonstrate how learning with iPad impacts a school’s community of learners. If possible, join the webinar with a device other than your iPad so you can use it for hands-on experiences during the session.

      Apps Needed
      Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Books

       
    • Storytelling with iPads: Storytelling With Presentations
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      3:00 PM to 4:15 PM
      Storytelling with iPads: Storytelling With Presentations
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 8
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM
      Location: Virtual
      Calendar: WW Calendar

      Learn to use Keynote as an effective tool for storytelling. Create a scene with shapes and images. Learn to bring your scene to life with animations, transitions, and audio. If possible, join the webinar with a device other than your iPad so you can use it for hands-on experiences during the session.

      Apps Needed
      Keynote

       
    • Learning for All: Supports for Reading & Translation
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
      Learning for All: Supports for Reading & Translation
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 8
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
      Location: Virtual
      Calendar: WW Calendar

      iPad allows users to fully customize their viewing experiences, making it easier to access reading selections.You can also translate text, voice, and conversations into any supported language. By modeling these workflows, you can help build accessible opportunities for learning to all your students. If possible, join the webinar with a device other than your iPad so you can use it for hands-on experiences during the session.

      Apps Needed
      Shortcuts, Translate

    • Creating with Multimedia: Podcasting
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
      Creating with Multimedia: Podcasting
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 8
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
      Location: Virtual
      Calendar: WW Calendar

      Unlocking creativity just got easier. Introducing Everyone Can Create Projects, an online series of time-saving tutorials that make it faster than ever to foster creativity in any lesson with iPad. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn  how to record and edit your voice in GarageBand to record an interview and produce a podcast. If possible, join the webinar with a device other than your iPad so you can use it for hands-on experiences during the session.

      Apps Needed
      GarageBand, VoiceMemos

       
  • 9 May
    • Esports Academy: Equipment/Network Considerations for Esports
      Registration ends 5/2/2024
      4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Esports Academy: Equipment/Network Considerations for Esports
      Registration ends May 2
      Date: May 9
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Virtual
      Calendar: WW Calendar

       Equipment/Network Considerations for Esports 
      4:00-4:20 Overview of the typical Esports equipment. 
      4:20-4:30 Which equipment to use and why. 
      4:30-4:45 Network barriers and steps to ensure success
      4:45-5:00 Reflection and Next Steps

       

      Virtual: instructions will be emailed no later than the Friday before the start date. 

  • 14 May
    • Transformative Teaching with AI: Enhancing Instructional Practices & Efficiency
      Registration ends May 9
      Date: May 14
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
      Location: Virtual
      Calendar: WW Calendar

      Explore the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on instructional practices and efficiency. Delve into how AI tools can help educators create personalized and differentiated instructional materials, meeting the diverse needs of students with heightened efficiency. Uncover the potential for AI to streamline teacher tasks and automating routine responsibilities. AI is currently impacting teaching and learning in known and unknown ways. Come engage in dialog with other educators about the ways that you want to utilize AI in the educational environment. 

  • 15 May
    • Productivity for School Leaders: Promoting Student Privacy & Safety
      Registration ends 5/9/2024
      8:00 AM to 9:15 AM
      Productivity for School Leaders: Promoting Student Privacy & Safety
      Registration ends May 9
      Date: May 15
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM
      Location: Virtual
      Calendar: WW Calendar

      Privacy is a fundamental human right—both in and out of the classroom. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore built-in privacy and security features, Apple ID setup, parental controls, communication safety tools, and accessibility features that can help student data stay safe and secure. If possible, join the webinar with a device other than your iPad so you can use it for hands-on experiences during the session.

       

Judy Bowling receives MACUL President's Award

The REMC Association of Michigan is celebrating Judy Bowling, REMC 20 Director on receiving the 2024 MACUL President’s award. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of educational technology and advancing student learning.

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Student Podcast Winners Announced

The Regional Educational Media Center (REMC) Association of Michigan, Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) and Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) are thrilled to announce the winners of their first ever joint Podcast Challenge. This challenge aimed at showcasing Michigan students’ innovative ideas and perspectives in a podcast format.

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New Esports training sessions scheduled for spring

Organized, competitive gameplay is another pathway for students to feel connected and engaged with school. REMC is pleased to offer four new training sessions in April and May. These sessions are designed to provide an entry point for schools exploring the benefits of Esports. 

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Vinos Kassab new REMC 17 Director

The REMC Association is pleased to introduce Vinos Kassab as the new Director for REMC 17. Vinos is the Digital Learning and Computer Science Consultant for Oakland Schools and is replacing Laura Cummings who retired after serving for over a decade.  

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