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28 Sep
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ADA 101: Presentation Slidedecks - Why is This Important? (webinar)Registration ends 9/23/20269:00 AM to 9:30 AMADA 101: Presentation Slidedecks - Why is This Important? (webinar)Registration ends Sep 23Date: Sep 28Time: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
(Webinar) Creating accessible slidedecks or presentations helps ensure that all students, families, staff, and community members can access important information. This webinar explores why accessibility matters, demonstrates common barriers through real-world examples, and introduces a simple checklist to help participants consider ADA accessibility before publishing any digital content.
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ADA 101: Presentation Slidedecks - Why is This Important? (webinar)Registration ends 9/23/20261:00 PM to 1:30 PMADA 101: Presentation Slidedecks - Why is This Important? (webinar)Registration ends Sep 23Date: Sep 28Time: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
(Webinar) Creating accessible slidedecks or presentations helps ensure that all students, families, staff, and community members can access important information. This webinar explores why accessibility matters, demonstrates common barriers through real-world examples, and introduces a simple checklist to help participants consider ADA accessibility before publishing any digital content.
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Responsible AI: Examining Risks and Best Practices in Education (webinar)Registration ends 9/21/20264:00 PM to 5:15 PMResponsible AI: Examining Risks and Best Practices in Education (webinar)Registration ends Sep 21Date: Sep 28Time: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar(Webinar) Delve into the legal and ethical implications associated with leveraging AI to enhance teaching, learning, and operational aspects, addressing critical areas such as student privacy, data protection, and responsible AI practices. Join us as we navigate the complexities of AI implementation and dive into strategies to mitigate potential risks with AI and equity gaps for students. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and connect with like-minded professionals around the ethical integration of AI in education.
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29 Sep
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Growing Minds Project (Marquette)Registration ends Sep 23Date: Sep 29Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Marquette-Alger RESACalendar: WW Calendar
Growing Minds Project training will be learning to utilize hydroponic gardening systems to integrate data collection & analyzing data with nutrition and biology concepts. We will collaborate and create computer science based integrated lesson plans to inspire inquiry and engagement with data in the classroom.
Please note: This session is by invitation only. You will need a registration key provided by Anna McCrumb to register for this session.
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30 Sep
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ADA Slidedecks - Google Slides Part 1 (webinar)Registration ends Sep 23Date: Sep 30Time: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
(Webinar) Explore the basics for transforming Google Slide presentations to be ADA compliant. Topics include naming conventions for files and slide titles, reading order for how slides are read by screen readers, best practices for text and hyperlinks, and previewing Grackle, an accessibility checker. This session provides a companion guide with step-by-step details.
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ADA Slidedecks - Google Slides Part 1 (webinar)Registration ends Sep 23Date: Sep 30Time: 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
(Webinar) Explore the basics for transforming Google Slide presentations to be ADA compliant. Topics include naming conventions for files and slide titles, reading order for how slides are read by screen readers, best practices for text and hyperlinks, and previewing Grackle, an accessibility checker. This session provides a companion guide with step-by-step details.
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5 Oct
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Creative Coding for Every ClassroomRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarThis course is for educators who are curious about coding but unsure where to begin. Rather than learning to code from scratch, you will explore free and low code platforms designed specifically for students, along with AI tools that can act as a supportive co teacher to help you generate ideas and build simple projects. You will learn practical, classroom ready strategies for bringing computational thinking into any subject area at any grade level, even if you have no prior experience. The focus is on creativity, confidence, and student engagement, empowering you to help learners move from consuming technology to creating with it.
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Cybersecurity PracticesRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .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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Engage, Create, Collaborate: Digital Tools for Today’s LearnersRegistration ends 9/30/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMEngage, Create, Collaborate: Digital Tools for Today’s LearnersRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarThis course introduces engaging multimedia platforms to help teachers learn how to guide students in giving and receiving feedback, organizing ideas, and co-creating content. Whether for classroom projects or global connections, you’ll gain practical strategies to enhance student voice, creativity, and critical thinking using technology that’s accessible, collaborative, and easy to implement.
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Engaging Students Using Google ClassroomRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarExplore practical strategies to make Google Classroom more interactive and engaging. Learn to organize content, boost participation with built-in tools, and integrate multimedia and connected apps. Create a student-centered space that fosters collaboration, supports diverse learners, and streamlines communication—transforming Google Classroom into a powerful platform for engagement and learning.
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Igniting Student Curiosity with Inquiry and TechnologyRegistration ends 9/30/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMIgniting Student Curiosity with Inquiry and TechnologyRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarWhat makes YOU curious? Students who ask questions engage themselves in learning to find answers as curiosity is the simplest and most effective way of learning. Join other educators as we spark our curiosity about the importance of asking questions. Explore how to nurture a culture of inquiry in the classroom by helping students formulate great questions in their learning and how to integrate technology to ignite and sustain critical thinking.
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Power Up: Effective CommunicationRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarThis course is designed with multiple differentiated pathways to help you address questions regarding building positive classroom culture and relationships, impacting student learning, developing skills in feedback, and addressing challenging conversations. By reflecting on the course content, engaging with other participants, and applying it to classroom practices, participants will grow in their understanding of the importance of effective communication in education.
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Power Up: Learning EnvironmentRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarLearn to be intentional with how you establish your learning space to facilitate the day-to-day interactions with and among your students. Start with designing the space itself, move on to building classroom culture, and then mold that culture into a community. Create a learning environment that meets the needs of today’s learners in ways that fully traditional classrooms may not.
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Research Skills and Source Validation in the Age of AIRegistration ends 9/30/202612:00 AM to 12:01 AMResearch Skills and Source Validation in the Age of AIRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarEducators and students learn practical strategies to find, evaluate, and cite reliable information in the age of AI. Participants will learn how to use the Michigan eLibrary (MEL) for academic research, apply tests to assess source credibility and cite sources. It also addresses safe searching practices and provides ideas to verify AI-generated content.
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Student-Centered Personalized LearningRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarDo your students have a mix of abilities, interests, and strengths? Learn how to use personalized learning to maximize each student’s individual potential. This course dives deep into personalized learning, and gives you easy to implement strategies that can immediately increase engagement in your classroom by meeting your students’ needs.
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Unlock the Power of Open Educational ResourcesRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarImagine having access to a library of high-quality lessons, textbooks, videos, music, and more—completely free and ready to customize. That’s the promise of Open Educational Resources (OER). In this course, you’ll explore how to find, adapt, and create OER to elevate your instruction and support student learning. You’ll also demystify Creative Commons licensing so you and your students can confidently use and share resources. Join us to save time, stretch your budget, and expand learning possibilities in your classroom.
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Visual Learning with CanvaRegistration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 12:00 AM to 12:01 AMLocation: .Calendar: WW CalendarUnlock the power of visual learning with Canva! This course is designed for educators who want to boost engagement, support diverse learners, and create content that sticks. From editing images to creating interactive visuals like GIFs and short videos, you'll learn how to turn your lessons into memorable experiences. No design experience? No problem. You’ll walk away with practical, classroom-ready creations and the skills to keep your students visually—and mentally—hooked.
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ADA Slidedecks - Microsoft Powerpoint Part 1 (webinar)Registration ends 9/30/20269:00 AM to 9:30 AMADA Slidedecks - Microsoft Powerpoint Part 1 (webinar)Registration ends Sep 30Date: Oct 5Time: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AMLocation: VirtualCalendar: WW Calendar
(Webinar) Explore the basics for transforming Microsoft Powerpoint presentations to be ADA compliant. Topics include naming conventions for files and slide titles, reading order for how slides are read by screen readers, best practices for text and hyperlinks, and previewing the Microsoft Accessibility Assistant, an accessibility checker. This session provides a companion guide with step-by-step details.
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Registration open for Inclusive Tech Together
How can assistive technology and instructional technology teams work together to improve learning for every student? Inclusive Tech Together is a free, three-part professional learning experience designed to help Michigan K–12 educators and specialists answer that question.
30-minute webinars help you meet ADA compliance
REMC is hosting unique trainings focused on making websites and digital files accessible following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines! The ADA Webinars are designed for secretaries and administrative assistants, yet helpful and available to anyone.
Two new webinars to help educators easily implement Critical Thinking with Tabletop Games
Critical Thinking with Tabletop Games is a REMC project that provides educators with boardgames to foster critical thinking, engagement, and collaboration in their classrooms. Each board game includes a “Gamecard” in which REMC outlines real world skills to be gained from it and reinforced in a classroom setting.
Plan ahead: REMC Course schedule now available through December 2026
Educators can now plan ahead for a full season of professional learning! The REMC Course schedule is currently completed through December 2026, making it easier than ever to choose learning opportunities that fit your goals, your schedule and your classroom needs.