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Upcoming Events
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3 November
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Cybersecurity PracticesRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarCybersecurity 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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Digital Tools For Classroom CollaborationRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 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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Educational Technology: Strategic LeadershipRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThis 3-week, 10-hour course is designed for current and aspiring leaders in educational technology. It focuses on understanding and applying the ISTE Standards for Education Leaders, incorporating frameworks like the Triple-E Framework, TPACK, and the NIRN Hexagon Tool. The course also integrates generative AI technologies as a tool for enhancing learning and leadership in educational technology.
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Empowering Students Through Personalized LearningRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 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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Integrating Technology Into Your K5 ClassroomRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 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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Multimedia Tools to Engage StudentsRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarParticipants will learn about technology tools that help students communicate their ideas creatively and clearly, and that demonstrates their knowledge and competency skills. Experience how the application of digital animation and video tools can enhance your lessons and engage your students. Expand the opportunities for creative communication, collaboration, and expression while meeting Michigan Technology Competencies for Students (MITECS). Experience and try-out free multimedia resources that present opportunities for building digital portfolios and as an assessment that demonstrates learning. Explore free media creation options that students can use to create digital artifacts.
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OER to Support Michigan’s Literacy EssentialsRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThe 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.
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Power Up: Meaningful DataRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarDuring your career, you will have many new experiences utilizing teaching strategies and methodologies to achieve goals for yourself and your students. This course will expand your ability to effectively use data to increase the chances of reaching those goals.
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Preparing Professional PresentationsRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarLearn to plan and deliver effective presentations targeted to adults. Use research-based practices for connecting with adult learners. Integrate various forms of presentation technology such as Padlet, Prezi, Google Slides, and more to maximize engagement. Use guidelines to create reliable session descriptions for marketing materials. Devise a simple process to secure feedback from session participants.
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Storytelling to Enhance TeachingRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarStorytelling 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.
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Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 13: November 3, 2025 - December 23, 2025Registration ends 10/29/202512:00 AM to 12:01 AMStudent-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 13: November 3, 2025 - December 23, 2025Registration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
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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.
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AI Prompting Essentials for TeachingRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 3Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarLearn how AI-driven prompting can boost teaching efficiency and classroom impact. This course equips educators with essential AI literacy and prompt engineering skills to create engaging and customized classroom applications. We'll discover techniques for lesson design and managing workload with AI prompts that save time and improve learning. Participants will leave this course ready to incorporate prompt engineering into their daily practice with clarity and confidence.
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4 November
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Malware Mayhem: Defend Your Devices from Hidden ThreatsRegistration ends 10/29/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMMalware Mayhem: Defend Your Devices from Hidden ThreatsRegistration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 4Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
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.
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5 November
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Mission Tech Basics Unlocked (21T4S webinar series)Registration ends Oct 29Date: Nov 5Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Ready to launch your students’ digital journey? This session introduces the 21 Things 4 Students Basics Introduction Thing, designed to help learners in grades 5–9 build the confidence and skills they need to thrive with technology. Teachers and curriculum teams will explore how students can level up their tech know-how through seven interactive Quests that cover everything from computer basics and tech vocabulary to online safety, digital citizenship, and setting personal learning goals.
You’ll get a hands-on look at how students:
- Navigate the 21T4S site and design their own learning path.
- Practice safe, responsible, and ethical use of technology.
- Use digital tools to demonstrate their learning and manage their own data.
- Connect tech concepts to real-world issues around privacy and security.
Whether you integrate the full 21 Things or pick and choose Quests as stand-alone lessons, this session will spark ideas for weaving technology skills seamlessly into your classroom.
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10 November
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CDW Amplified Admin Level 1 Certification (Wayne)Registration ends Nov 5Date: Nov 10Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Wayne RESACalendar: WW CalendarThe CDW Amplified Admin Level 1 Certification training will guide your IT staff through educational best practices and EDU Workspace Admin console skills and techniques. This Fundamentals course covers Admin Console basics and key settings configurations for the educational use of Workspace for Education. This in person class also provides access to a test console environment, so participants can experiment in the console without making any changes to their own environment. The day concludes with an online exam/certification that may be taken onsite or at home.
Level 1:
8:00-8:30: Introductions & Housekeeping
8:30-10:30: Domain Management, Security, Users & OUs, Services & Inheritance
10:30 Short Break
10:45-12:00: Directory & Groups, Drive & Shared Drives
12:00-12:30: Lunch (Lunch is being provided by REMC 20.)
12:30 - 2:00: General Gmail Settings, Chrome Management, Chrome Device Settings
2:00 Short Break
2:15-3:00: Admin Roles, Google Vault, Reports Basics
3:00 - 4:30: Exam
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11 November
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CDW Amplified Admin Level 2 Certification (Ann Arbor)Registration ends 11/5/20258:00 AM to 2:00 PMCDW Amplified Admin Level 2 Certification (Ann Arbor)Registration ends Nov 5Date: Nov 11Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Washtenaw ISDCalendar: WW CalendarThe CDW Amplified Admin Level 2 Certification training will guide your IT staff through educational best practices and EDU Workspace Admin console skills and techniques. This Fundamentals course covers Admin Console basics and key settings configurations for the educational use of Workspace for Education. This in person class also provides access to a test console environment, so participants can experiment in the console without making any changes to their own environment. The day concludes with an online exam/certification that may be taken onsite or at home.
Level 2:
8:00-8:30: Introductions & Housekeeping
8:30-10:30: Gmail Advanced Settings, Groups, Chrome User Settings
10:30-11:30: Chrome User Settings, Drive Protection Rules, Shared Drives
11:30 am-12:00 pm: Lunch (Lunch is being provided by REMC 16)
12:00 - 1:30: API Controls & 3rd Party Apps, Security Rules, Storage
1:30-2:00: Chat/Meet Settings, Google Classroom Settings, Calendar Settings
2:00 - 3:30: Exam -
Phishing 101: How Cybercriminals Trick You and How to NOT take the BaitRegistration ends 11/5/20254:00 PM to 5:15 PMPhishing 101: How Cybercriminals Trick You and How to NOT take the BaitRegistration ends Nov 5Date: Nov 11Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Phishing scams are smarter than ever—emails, texts, and websites designed to steal your data. Learn how to recognize these scams, avoid costly mistakes, and build safer online habits for yourself and your students.
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.
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12 November
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CDW Amplified Admin Level 1 Certification (Bay City)Registration ends Nov 5Date: Nov 12Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Bay-Arenac ISDCalendar: WW CalendarThe CDW Amplified Admin Level 1 Certification training will guide your IT staff through educational best practices and EDU Workspace Admin console skills and techniques. This Fundamentals course covers Admin Console basics and key settings configurations for the educational use of Workspace for Education. This in person class also provides access to a test console environment, so participants can experiment in the console without making any changes to their own environment. The day concludes with an online exam/certification that may be taken onsite or at home.
Level 1:
8:00-8:30: Introductions & Housekeeping
8:30-10:30: Domain Management, Security, Users & OUs, Services & Inheritance
10:30 Short Break
10:45-12:00: Directory & Groups, Drive & Shared Drives
12:00-12:30: Lunch (Lunch is being provided by REMC 6.)
12:30 - 2:00: General Gmail Settings, Chrome Management, Chrome Device Settings
2:00 Short Break
2:15-3:00: Admin Roles, Google Vault, Reports Basics
3:00 - 4:30: Exam
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New REMC project helps districts streamline and strengthen student data privacy
REMC recently launched the Michigan Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) Alliance project. This new initiative is designed to standardize and streamline data privacy protections for all students while providing support to the large management task of data privacy.
The 4th Student Podcast Challenge is ON!
Calling all creative classrooms across Michigan! REMC is excited to team up once again with the Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) and MACUL to launch the 4th Student Podcast Challenge - and we want your students to be part of it!
Are you ready to empower your students and re-energize your teaching?
Reimagine your classroom and give your teaching a fresh boost with REMC’s Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM). New session dates are available to join this inspiring professional learning experience that will help you press reset and build a powerful, student-centered classroom - where every learner thrives.