MACUL 2026: Connect and Learn with REMC
The REMC Association of Michigan will have a strong presence at the upcoming MACUL Conference, March 18 - 20 in Grand Rapids, with REMC-connected presenters leading a wide range of sessions designed to support educators, school leaders, and instructional teams.
From artificial intelligence and digital creativity to literacy, coaching, computer science, accessibility, and professional learning, these sessions reflect the innovative and practical work happening across Michigan through REMC.
Attendees will find no shortage of opportunities to learn from REMC experts and partners throughout the conference. Many sessions focus on helping educators make sense of AI in meaningful, classroom-ready ways. REMC presenters will also share strategies that go beyond AI to spark engagement, creativity, and deeper learning. All sessions are grounded in real practice and offer ideas educators can take back and use right away in their schools and classrooms.
Don’t know enough about what REMC has to offer? Several REMC-led sessions will spotlight the broader support REMC provides to educators statewide. Together, our workshop offerings reinforce REMC’s commitment to practical, forward-thinking professional learning that meets educators where they are. Click here to register and view the full MACUL session schedule.
With nearly 40 sessions connected to REMC presenters, MACUL 2026 will be an exciting opportunity to connect with educators across the state. Whether attendees are looking for fresh ideas, helpful resources, new technology strategies, or ways to better support students and staff, REMC sessions will offer valuable insights and inspiration throughout the conference.
Listed below are sessions presented/partnered with REMC:
Increase your Educator Bandwidth!
3/18 9:30 AM Presenters: Heather Kowalski | Erin Luckhardt *must pre-register
AI for Equity
3/18 9:30 AM Presenters: Jaimie Fons | Sarah Woods | Mike Maksimchuk *must pre-register
AI for Struggling Readers
3/18 1:00 PM Presenters: Julie Bastow | Ashlie O'Connor *must pre-register
Thinking Machines, Thoughtful Minds: Teaching AI & Ethics through Code.org
3/18 1:00 PM Presenter: Justin Cowen *must pre-register
Using AI to Create Custom Assistive Technology Solutions for Novice Coders
3/18 3:30 PM Presenter: Dale Ehrhart *must pre-register
Computational Thinking Meets Literacy: Hands-on Pathways to Empower Learners
3/18 3:30 PM Presenters: Judy Bowling | Laura Gabrion *must pre-register
Modern Classroom Michigan Meetup
3/18 3:30 PM Presenters: Erin Luckhardt | Peter Milne *must pre-register
Creating a Culture of Curiosity, Creativity, and Innovation
3/19 10:00 AM Presenters: Beth Rayl | Myla Lee
Future Innovators Start Here: Introducing AI in K–5 Classrooms
3/19 10:00 AM Presenter: Vinos Kassab
Google’s AI Double Play - Gemini & NotebookLM
3/19 10:00 AM Presenter: Andy Mann
Leading with REMC: Professional Development, AI, and Cost Savings
3/19 10:00 AM Presenters: Melinda Waffle | Michael Richardson | Mya Lee
Sneaky PD 2.0: How to Create Meaningful PD When Calendars (& Budgets) Are Packed
3/19 10:00 AM Presenters: Kyle Maginity | Erin Luckhardt
AI Trifecta - Gemini, NotebookLM, and AI Studio
3/19 1:00 PM Presenter: Andy Mann
Launching CS in Elementary: A Teacher’s Guide to Getting Started with CS+AI
3/19 1:00 PM Presenter: Vinos Kassab
Promoting STEM Through Literature
3/19 1:00 PM Presenters: Kerry Guiliano
AI Powered Assessment and Feedback
3/19 2:30 PM Presenter: Ashlyn Rabahy
Empowering Your Students with FREE REMC Resources
3/19 2:30 PM Presenters: Melinda Waffle | Melissa White | Tina Tribu | Judy Bowling
Free Student Data Privacy Agreements: Michigan's Solution
3/19 2:30 PM Presenter: Ron Houtman
The Challenge-Based Learning Breakthrough You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner (Mission.io)
3/19 2:30 PM Presenter: Megan Roth
Where Stories Meet Streets: An Interactive Place-Based Experience
3/19 2:30 PM Presenters: Anna McCrumb | Lauren Villaluz
AI Ethics
3/19 4:00 PM Presenter: Justin Cowen
From Tech to Text: How AI Supports Elementary Literacy Coaches and Teachers
3/19 4:00 PM Presenters: Adrianne Cole | Elisabeth Endres
AI for Inclusive Education
3/20 10:00 AM Presenters: Katie Roettele | Ashlie O'ConnorImagine, Create, Inspire: AI Tools for the
Building From Within: Creative Capacity Development for Digital Professional Learning
3/20 10:00 AM Presenters: Lauren Villaluz | Michael Eiten | Kelly Meyering | Vinos Kassab | Andrea Zellner
Creative Classroom
3/20 10:00 AM Presenter: Andy Mann
Googley Eyes: Spotting the Best Tricks in Google
3/20 10:00 AM Presenter: Paul Smith
Prompting the Will to Change: Building Classrooms Students Want
3/20 10:00 AM Presenters: Andrew Shauver | Ken Turner
From Doodles to Digital Books: Gemini for Story Creation
3/20 11:30 AM Presenter: Amy Baad
Essential REMC Resources for Technology Directors
3/20 11:30 AM Presenters: Melinda Waffle | Ron Houtman | Amos Fodchuk
Reimagine, Redesign, Reignite: AI Tools and Design Thinking in Action
3/20 11:30 AM Presenters: Katherine Fredrickson | Lindsay Lane
Slide Deck Superhero: Unleashing Your Presentation Power with Canva
3/20 11:30 AM Presenter: Danielle Humphrey
AI-nt That Cool? Gemini + NotebookLM in Action
3/20 1:00 PM Presenter: Paul Smith
Canva's AI-deal Design Tool
3/20 1:00 PM Presenter: Danielle Humphrey
Lead Smarter, Not Harder: AI Strategies for School Administrators
3/20 1:00 PM Presenter: Andy Mann
Let’s Amplify the Power of Coaching with Tech and Gen AI
3/20 1:00 PM Presenters: Myla Lee | Beth Rayl
Maker Educator Leadership: Tools and Routines to Support Professional Learning
3/20 1:00 PM Presenters: Peter Wardid | Judy Bowling | Jeff Evancho
Stopmotion on a Budget
3/20 1:00 PM Presenters: Joe Trommater | Anthony Taylor