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Empower Teachers
We empower teachers with free professional learning through virtual courses, face-to-face workshops, and hands-on training, all offering SCECHs.
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Upcoming Events
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8 Apr
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July 2020 Virtual Course registration opensDate: Apr 8Location: OnlineCost: FreeCalendar: Virtual Course
The REMC Virtual Courses are free and open to Michigan school personnel. You can take courses “just to learn” or complete the course and assignments and earn SCECH credits.
All the courses are facilitated by Michigan educators. Each course session lasts three (3) weeks and requires 10 hours of time to complete by participating in two, one (1) hour webinars OR listening to the recording of the webinar plus eight (8) hours for the reading, participation in discussion boards and written reflection.10 SCECHs are available at no cost for successful completion of a session.
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Engaging Learners with Interactive Content in Schoology 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMEngaging Learners with Interactive Content in SchoologyDate: Apr 8Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
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Hosted by: Jenn Parker
Join us in learning basic techniques for embedding media in Schoology courses. Examine how the Discussion Board can be a powerful way to engage students in meaningful dialogue. Review some of the most popular interactive learning websites that embed well within Schoology. Learn the tips and tricks for finding and embedding media in a Schoology course. -
Google Classroom & Hangouts Meet - Essentials (double session) 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMGoogle Classroom & Hangouts Meet - Essentials (double session)Date: Apr 8Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
Meeting Link
Hosted by: Andy Mann
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Online Learning Forum 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMOnline Learning ForumDate: Apr 8Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
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Host: Jenn Parker
Do you have questions about online learning? Do you need guidance on tools, resources, or apps? This webinar will be an open forum for Macomb County educators to join the
conversation and ask technical and pedagogical questions about online learning. Come ready to ask questions in the chat and engage in open dialogue with other educators.
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9 Apr
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Remind - Foundations 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMRemind - FoundationsDate: Apr 9Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
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Interactive Projects in Google Classroom 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMInteractive Projects in Google ClassroomDate: Apr 9Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
Meeting Link
Hosted by: Andy Mann
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10 Apr
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Zoom to Make Connections & Provide Instruction 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMZoom to Make Connections & Provide InstructionDate: Apr 10Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
Meeting Link
Hosted by: Andy Mann
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14 Apr
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Video Options for Your Online Classroom: Asynchronous and Synchronous Tools 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMVideo Options for Your Online Classroom: Asynchronous and Synchronous ToolsDate: Apr 14Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
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Hosted by: Jenn Parker
Come explore video tools for real-time connections, or for providing pre-recorded video for your students. Check out popular screencasting tools, interactive video tools for
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REMC Association Business Meeting 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMREMC Association Business MeetingDate: Apr 14Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: MACUL Office, 520 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917Calendar: Association
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Facilitating Successful Online Professional Development 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMFacilitating Successful Online Professional DevelopmentDate: Apr 14Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
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Hosted by: Jenn Parker
How can you create meaningful professional development online? Come explore the use of Schoology and the Conferencing app. See some creative ways to organize and facilitate online professional development.
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20 Apr
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Assessing the Learning in Schoology - VIRTUAL 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMAssessing the Learning in Schoology - VIRTUALDate: Apr 20Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
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Hosted by: Jenn Parker
Find out how to use the quiz, test, and assessment options in Schoology. Learn to add rubrics and tips and tricks for progress monitoring. Dig deeper into the grade book for options to check for understanding or score student work. -
Getting Started With Online Learning 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMGetting Started With Online LearningDate: Apr 20Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMLocation: Virtual/OnlineCost: FREE!Calendar: Learn at a Distance
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Hosted by: Jenn Parker
Come on a guided tour of the online learning resources used within the Macomb ISD service area. During this webinar you will see the basic elements of what it takes to set up a course and create a lesson. We will showcase popular tools like Schoology,
Discovery Education Experience, Go Open Michigan, and the 21things Project. Leave the webinar with an action plan, ideas for accessibility, and some innovative ideas for how you can make teaching and learning engaging for your students in an online environment.
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News
Assuring the health and safety of our colleagues is our most urgent priority, as the REMC Association of Michigan continues our mission to Improve Learning and Empower Teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, We continue to follow the safety mandates issued by state and federal officials. For this reason, many of our in-person workshops may be postponed or canceled. Please check our website for updates on previously planned workshops and other in-person learning events. If you are already registered for one of our in-person events, you will be individually notified if the event is canceled.
Dear Education Professional,
We stand ready to assist Michigan’s education community as you make enrichment activities available for students as they shelter at home due to COVID-19. We are supporting you, too, with free courses so you can continue your professional learning.
Springtime is finally here! Time to enroll in a free REMC Virtual Course and earn 10 free SCECHs.
Three and a half years ago, former Michigan State Superintendent Brian Whitson announced Michigan would become a #GoOpen state, part of a larger movement for Open Education.
What has this meant for Michigan? And what does it mean for you as an educator?
Join Apple Professional Learning Specialists for a free, interactive experience where you can discover the Everyone Can Create program and how to use the iPad to strengthen literacy skills for your students.