edCamp Grand Rapids - edCamp’s are unlike most educator professional development. Instead of a planned agenda of topics determined by others, edcamps are an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment, and an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from participants who are the main actors of the event. Come and learn with other educators who are passionate about student learning.
Check out this short video on You Tube and learn more about how to save both time and money by using the REMC SAVE Bid Project prices to purchase:
- Computers and Network Electronics
- AV/Art/School and Office Supplies
- Equipment
- Video Streaming
- Digital Content
- Paper
- Software
Visit the SAVE Bid Project website at http://remcbids.org and browse the thousands of items available for Michigan schools.
Each year the Great Lakes Bay Region has a Summer Leadership Academy. This year, registration is open to areas beyond the Great Lakes Bay Region. Technology, innovation & leadership are the main themes this year, and speakers include Tony Wagner, Will Richardson and others.
The date is Thursday, June 20 at Saginaw Valley State University Regional Education Center. Online registration is now open at www.greatlakesbayinstruction.org. Cost is $75 per participant $100 outside of Great Lakes Bay Collaborative
It will be an engaging and fun day as we bring the 2013-14 school year to a close and begin thinking about next year!
For more information or if you have questions, contact Jill Bialek, 989.667.3223, bialekj@baisd.net
BYOD: Bring Your Own Device - We have heard a lot lately about BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in schools, but will these be distracting toys or engaging tools for students. See how Gary Abud, a chemistry and physics teacher at Grosse Pointe North High School, has created a classroom culture where students are able to use their own cell phones, tablets, and laptops to connect and collaborate in ways they weren't able to before. 15 mins. 
edCamp Grand Rapids - edCamp’s are unlike most educator professional development. Instead of a planned agenda of topics determined by others, edcamps are an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment, and an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from participants who are the main actors of the event. Come and learn with other educators who are passionate about student learning.
edCamp Grand Rapids will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Kent Intermediate School District. The conference and registration are free, but we need to track how many participants are coming because space is limited. Follow this link for more information and to register: edCampgr.org
iBookAuthor Hackathon - Join this great opportunity to learn iBooks Author and widget building. Work together to build iBook modules for use in your curriculum! iBook components will be shared in courses at MI Learning on iTunes U External Link and iBookAuthor Hackathon.
Register here for the iBookAuthor Hackathon in your region:
- June 11 & 12, 2013: Kent ISD, Grand Rapids
- June 18 & 19, 2013: Wayne State University, Detroit
Come and join your colleagues from around the world at the premier educational technology conference - ISTE 2013 in San Antonio, Texas June 23-26, 2013.
Because you're a member of REMCAM, an ISTE affiliate, you are entitled to these special benefits:
1. A discount on your ISTE membership: $10 off standard or $30 off premium
2. Registration for the ISTE Conference at the lowest rate until May 1
3. Invitation to the Michigan reception at the ISTE Conference
To take advantage of these things, BE SURE to indicate REMCAM as your affiliate when you register for the ISTE Conference and/or join or renew your ISTE membership.
Learn more about the conference by visiting the conference website.
