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Upcoming Events
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10 Apr
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Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 3: April 10 - May 21, 2023Registration ends April 712:00 AM to 12:01 AMStudent-Centered Learning Across Michigan Cohort 3: April 10 - May 21, 2023Registration ends Apr 7Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
In this learning opportunity, we will utilize Modern Classrooms Project’s free course to pause, reset and create a local support structure as you work to design your own elements of a blended, self-paced, and mastery-based classroom. The Modern Classrooms Project is a nonprofit that has developed an instructional framework grounded in blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning that leverages technology to foster human connection, authentic learning, and social-emotional growth.
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.
This Virtual course will be offered:
Cohort 1 - October 31, 2022 - December 11, 2022
Cohort 2 - January 9, 2023 - February 19, 2023
Cohort 3 - April 10, 2023 - May 21, 2023
Cohort 4 - July 10, 2023 - August 27, 2023
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Creating a Digital Makerspace for your ClassroomRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarJust because you might not have a physical Makerspace in your school, that doesn't mean the learning, creating, and innovating is limited. You will learn about why digital making is important, how to structure engaging and creative work for students, how students can develop critical 21st-century skills - and discover a myriad of resources that can be used.
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Engaging Students in a Personalized ClassroomRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 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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Enhancing Instruction for All LearnersRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarAddress diverse student learning needs with technology integration. Identify basic principles of universal design, differentiated instruction and best practice teaching strategies to enhance existing or new lessons or classroom activities. Apply these strategies using technology integration to improve learning. Learn to find and use interactive learning activities to address a variety of learning styles. Address learning barriers and support learners using technology tools.
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Exploring Formative Assessment ToolsRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarExplore how formative assessment methodologies help teachers adapt to the changing needs of learners. Learn how online tools and simple tasks can uncover misconceptions, provide mastery of content, and support the learning process. Investigate research-based approaches to improve instruction and guide students to success. A variety of free, online formative assessment tools will be utilized during this course.
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Game-based Learning to Build Student Understanding & EngagementRegistration ends April 612:00 AM to 12:02 AMGame-based Learning to Build Student Understanding & EngagementRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarGames have been used as a learning tool for centuries. Chess was used to teach strategic thinking as far back as the Middle Ages. The genesis of Kindergarten in the mid-1800s was Friedrich Fröbel’s ideas of learning through play. Game-Based Learning (GBL) can help students learn content by reviewing content and practicing assessments. Explore the power of GBL beyond content reviews and board game creations. Design powerful GBL experiences to increase student engagement and understanding.
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Making the Most of Your Google ClassroomRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarGoogle Classroom is an easy way to organize and distribute your classroom assignments. You can share documents through Classroom, and create safe, two-way conversations between you and your students. Learn all the ins and outs of Google Classroom including how to add and grade assignments, post daily warm ups, add parents and guardians, and much more. Plus, we’ll show you the many ways you can integrate multiple applications into Google Classroom. (e.g., Geogebra, Discovery, Flipgrid, edPuzzle, etc.)
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Power Up: Digital LeadersRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarLearn about resources and practice with job-embedded exercises to extend your and your students’ digital citizenship. Explore how you can extend this impact beyond the classroom by moving beyond digital citizenship to a digital leader in your school and community, and encourage your students to do so as well.
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Preparing Professional PresentationsRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 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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Student Engagement through OER CreationRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarExplore OER resources and how students can access, create, and publish their learning products to demonstrate their learning. Providing students the space and opportunities to utilize some or all of these steps takes their learning to a deeper level as it teaches them about audience purpose and digital citizenship rights of licensing materials.
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Using Virtual Reality in EducationRegistration ends Apr 6Date: Apr 10Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarVirtual Reality (VR) brings learning to life! Using VR, students can explore natural habitats, experience a beating human heart, or visit other planets. Explore the what, why, and how of integrating VR into classroom instruction. Discover how VR is changing classrooms and engaging students. Learn how virtual reality can unlock potential, personalize learning, and allow students to become content producers rather than just content consumers. Create a VR experience to support teaching or professional development.
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2 May
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Promoting STEM Through LiteratureRegistration ends Apr 7Date: May 2Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
Use literature to get your students excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by actively involving them in the design thinking process. Participants in this virtual event learn to use these resources with students in a virtual environment and how to implement Design Thinking in virtual maker education
Each of the titles selected for the project shares a story where something was built or invented by designing, planning, gathering materials, and creating. In addition to strengthening literacy skills, your students will develop inquiry and problem-solving skills. They will also see that with perseverance, anyone can be innovative and invent new things. The project is available for free at stemandlit.com.
The same session is being offered on three different dates and times. Pick the one that works best for you.
A box of materials (including a free book that is part of our project) will be shipped to each participant before the event.
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8 May
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Assessment Tools for the ClassroomRegistration ends May 4Date: May 8Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarFormative Assessment is an essential part of the learning process leading to student success. Using Formative Assessment, teachers involve students in ongoing self-assessment so they are aware of expectations, gauge where they are in their learning, and then adjust to close the gap between them. Learn about digital tools to support this process. Explore and use quiz and polling tools, interactive and video assessments, portfolios, interactive lessons, and online bulletin boards. Leave with new tools to engage and assist your students in taking responsibility for their learning and achievement.
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Designing Learning Opportunities with Google ToolsRegistration ends May 4Date: May 8Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarCreate learning activities to promote critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, agency and voice. Use frameworks such as the SAMR model and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) as a guide for successful technology integration. Utilize Google Classroom, Meet, Slides and Forms to design engaging learning experiences for students of all ages.
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Empower Student Agency While Building Global Professional SkillsRegistration ends May 412:00 AM to 12:02 AMEmpower Student Agency While Building Global Professional SkillsRegistration ends May 4Date: May 8Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarExplore how to build a set of structures and guides that empower student agency so students can best take ownership of their learning. Learn how to have students lead their learning using skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving and initiative. These same skills are identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as preferred skills for incoming college students and employees.
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Empowering Students Through Personalized LearningRegistration ends May 4Date: May 8Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 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 the Middle School ClassroomRegistration ends May 412:00 AM to 12:02 AMIntegrating Technology into the Middle School ClassroomRegistration ends May 4Date: May 8Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarDive into skills grade 5-9 students should master through technology integration using MITECS and ISTE Standards for Students. Participants will access and explore 100’s of free, technology and standards aligned activities. Resources include lesson guides for teachers, and Quests, Breakouts and Quiz activities for areas such as Social Networking, Digital Footprint, Cyber Safety, Computational and Design Thinking from 21things4students.
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Media Literacy: Fake or Real?Registration ends May 4Date: May 8Time: 12:00 AM to 12:02 AMLocation: Begin work anytime.Calendar: WW CalendarWhich media sites are reporting the truth? How to discern the difference between real and “fake” or false information? More importantly, can students differentiate between real and fake news? Most children have a difficult time discerning between what is real or fake, how to differentiate between an advertisement and a news article, and identifying where they got their news. We need to stop the cycle of passing forward news and information that has not been substantiated. This course will help educators and their students become smarter consumers and producers of information.
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Building staff capacity starts with Technical Support Essential Skills
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Digital Toolkit offers a collection of curated resources to help educators
REMC offers several toolkits to support educators throughout Michigan. Each toolkit is a collection of curated resources around a specific topic. They are created to help educators have a starting place to find quality resources on that topic.
Plan your professional learning through June 2023
If you are looking to enhance your technology integration skills, explore new instructional delivery methods or learn tips and tricks from Michigan educational practitioners - The REMC Association has something for you!