Professional Learning
Empower Educators
We empower educators with free professional learning through virtual courses, face-to-face workshops, and hands-on training, all offering free SCECHs.
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16 September
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Generative AI for Differentiated InstructionRegistration ends Sep 12Date: Sep 16Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore how generative AI can significantly enhance differentiated instruction by tailoring learning experiences to individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
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19 September
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Productivity for School Leaders: Promoting Student Privacy & SafetyRegistration ends 9/12/20248:00 AM to 9:15 AMProductivity for School Leaders: Promoting Student Privacy & SafetyRegistration ends Sep 12Date: Sep 19Time: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: 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.
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Storytelling with iPads: Creating Interactive Digital BooksRegistration ends 9/12/20243:00 PM to 4:15 PMStorytelling with iPads: Creating Interactive Digital BooksRegistration ends Sep 12Date: Sep 19Time: 3:00 PM to 4:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Intuitive tools in Pages make it easy to customize fonts and add images, movies, audio clips, shapes, and your own drawings to any document. Your students can easily make ePortfolios or even their own learning journals. 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
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Learning for All: Supports for Writing & CommunicationRegistration ends 9/12/20244:30 PM to 5:45 PMLearning for All: Supports for Writing & CommunicationRegistration ends Sep 12Date: Sep 19Time: 4:30 PM to 5:45 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Written expression, dysgraphia and even attention challenges can make it difficult to write using traditional paper and pencil or even word processing with a keyboard. 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
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Creating with Multimedia: Advanced Digital VideoRegistration ends Sep 12Date: Sep 19Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore some of the advanced iMovie and Clips options, and even learn a few digital video hacks in this session. 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
Camera, iMovie, Clips,
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23 September
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Generative AI for Efficiency and Workload ManagementRegistration ends Sep 19Date: Sep 23Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Learn how generative AI can reduce workload by handling administrative tasks, creating teaching aids, and improving overall efficiency.
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26 September
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Productivity for School Leaders; Building Resources & Sharing Your StoryRegistration ends 9/19/20248:00 AM to 9:15 AMProductivity for School Leaders; Building Resources & Sharing Your StoryRegistration ends Sep 19Date: Sep 26Time: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Storytelling has many forms. Sharing your school's story as you progress through the school year benefits families and the community. Learn some creative ways to share your school's story. 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
Storytelling has many forms. Sharing your school's story as you progress through the school year benefits families and the community. Learn some creative ways to share your school's story. Possible apps include: Maps, Clips, iMovie, Camera, Photos,
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Storytelling with iPads: Digital StorytellingRegistration ends Sep 19Date: Sep 26Time: 3:00 PM to 4:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
When learners produce their own stories, anything is possible. Learn how to use more than just words to tell your story. 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
Camera, Photos, Clips, iMovie,
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Learning for All: Assistive Controls & Alternative Communication IIRegistration ends 9/19/20244:30 PM to 5:45 PMLearning for All: Assistive Controls & Alternative Communication IIRegistration ends Sep 19Date: Sep 26Time: 4:30 PM to 5:45 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
iPad allows users to customize on-screen and physical controls and offers solutions for those with speech challenges. 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
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Creating with Multimedia: Augmented RealityRegistration ends Sep 19Date: Sep 26Time: 6:00 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Augmented Reality can transform the way we interact with our surroundings, enhancing how we work, learn, and connect with the world around us. Explore a few simple augmented reality content experiences in this session. 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
Measure, AR Quick Looks, JFK Moonshot, Statue of Liberty, Night Sky, WWF Free Rivers, Reality Composer
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27 September
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Power Up Your Evaluations: Supports for Evaluation StructuresRegistration ends 9/19/20241:15 PM to 2:30 PMPower Up Your Evaluations: Supports for Evaluation StructuresRegistration ends Sep 19Date: Sep 27Time: 1:15 PM to 2:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore how educational technology tools, including AI, can help build efficiencies throughout the teacher evaluation process. This session will focus on the structures that support effective evaluation. Participants will choose 1 technology tool shared during the webinar to explore, sharing a reflection of how their use of that tool may impact their approach to evaluations.
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Power Up Your Evaluations: Supports for Evaluation StructuresRegistration ends 9/19/20244:00 PM to 5:15 PMPower Up Your Evaluations: Supports for Evaluation StructuresRegistration ends Sep 19Date: Sep 27Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore how educational technology tools, including AI, can help build efficiencies throughout the teacher evaluation process. This session will focus on the structures that support effective evaluation. Participants will choose 1 technology tool shared during the webinar to explore, sharing a reflection of how their use of that tool may impact their approach to evaluations.
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30 September
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Deep Dive: Rethinking Assessments in the Age of AIRegistration ends Sep 26Date: Sep 30Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Discuss the AI use scale to rethink plagiarism and set up expectations for assessments, explore best practices for using AI for feedback/assessment, best ways to authenticate student work with AI in mind
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1 October
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Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks - Malware and RansomwareRegistration ends 9/26/20244:00 PM to 5:15 PMPreventing Cybersecurity Attacks - Malware and RansomwareRegistration ends Sep 26Date: Oct 1Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Explore scenarios to learn about and understand Cybersecurity attacks, how to prevent them, and ways to share your learning with others. Topics for this session: Malware and Ransomware.
1. Introduction Scenarios
A short story will be shared about a situation that involves the focus topics.
2. Common Language: Define the attack types
Participants’ experience with the introduction scenarios will be leveraged to add context to understanding of the different attacks.
3. Preventions & Action Steps
Information will be shared about ways to protect oneself from the focus attack types and 2-3 action steps that can be taken in a workplace environment.
4. Final Scenarios
This is a similar format to the Introduction Scenario, including the question “What new idea or affirmation will you use in our future practices?”
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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7 October
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Coding in the ClassroomRegistration ends Oct 3Date: Oct 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarCoding 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.
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Creating Instructional Videos for the ClassroomRegistration ends Oct 3Date: Oct 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarVideo has made an impact on learning for decades. Now it is easy to create and edit your own instructional videos to teach a concept to students and colleagues using FREE online applications. Learn about best practices for video creation, various video creation applications that fit the educational need, basic video editing, and sharing videos.
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Design Thinking Made PracticalRegistration ends Oct 3Date: Oct 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW Calendar
Design Thinking is a practical methodology that provides innovative approaches to critical thinking and in-depth inquiry using STEM, STEAM, Inquiry-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, and other structures. The program emphasizes standards-based authenticity and using the student's voice. Design Thinking is a highly optimistic mindset that brings a human element of support to students, teachers, and administrators in the variety of challenges that face them. Gain an understanding of Design Thinking and the Design Process used to create and evolve ideas. Craft learning experiences based on design thinking.
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Explore what is Design Thinking and what it looks like.
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Understand how to connect Design Thinking to other innovative approaches to learning.
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Explore how the Design Process puts Design Thinking into Action.
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Create a learning experience based on Design Thinking
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Engaging Students in a Personalized ClassroomRegistration ends Oct 3Date: Oct 7Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarThis class focuses on personalizing content delivery to support student achievement by giving students control over their own learning environment. Participants will learn about student voice and choice, using tools that customize student’s strengths and needs. The course offers fun and engaging interactive resources for educators to use with their students. Classroom structure and flexible seating options are also shared, these strategies impact student behavior and learning outcomes.
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REMC SAVE Personal Purchase Program
We are pleased to announce the availability of the REMC SAVE Device Purchasing program for the upcoming school year! SEHI Special Pricing is this year’s vendor, offering unbeatable prices for personal purchases of devices. This is a fantastic opportunity for faculty, parents, and students to acquire top-quality technology at reduced prices.
October REMC Courses
Start the school year strong by registering for an October REMC course REMC courses are designed to enhance your teaching toolkit and foster engagement and student learning. Whether you’re looking to inspire your classroom with innovative teaching methods or simply want to refresh your approach, REMC courses provide the perfect opportunity.
Check out our new REMC SAVE video
Want to save time and money? Get all the details and step-by-step directions with REMC SAVE’s new video. Ensuring high quality items while meeting state bidding requirements has never been easier! We created a new video outlining all the ways you can find, sort and shop using REMC SAVE vendors.
REMC offers Professional Development calendar through June 2025
If you’re aiming to enhance your technology integration skills, explore new instructional methods, or learn tips and tricks from Michigan’s educational practitioners, REMC Association has something tailored just for you! We’re excited to share our upcoming REMC Course schedule for September through June 2025 to help you plan your professional learning journey.
Come see us, we will be at a conference near you!
This year, REMC is excited to showcase our resources, professional learning opportunities and cost-saving initiatives at numerous conferences across the state. Expanding our partnerships and supporting other organizations are key strategic goals for our Association, and we’re eager to connect with educators and stakeholders who share our commitment to enhancing education through technology.