REMC Instructional Technology Specialists (RITS)

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Think about the last time you attended an ed tech professional learning event. Oftentimes we leave full of new knowledge and a list overflowing with new apps, programs and skills to try out. However, once we return to the "real world" we lack the time and support to actually try out these new tools.

The Assistive Tech PLAYDATE is for all Michigan educators join together for a few hours to explore assistive technology. They work together to learn about edtech apps, programs and tools with one another to support the work. There are no presenters, no experts and no agenda.

Simply time to play, tinker and explore.

6 SCECHs available only for attendance at one PLAYDATE.

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Use literature to get your students excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by actively involving them in the design thinking process. Develop their inquiry and problem-solving skills, while helping them see that with perseverance, anyone can be innovative and invent new things! We will walk you through a lesson that begins with a reading activity and moves into the design thinking process, focusing on one of the Classroom Maker Kit items available for free checkout through your local REMC in Michigan.  All of our lessons are available for free, as well as 6 SCECH's for attending 1 of these 6 locations.

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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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In this hands on professional development session attendees will learn how to implement and leverage Google’s free digital citizenship curriculum.  Attendees will have the opportunity to learn and create integration plans to support effective digital safety in their classroom. Suggested for grade levels: 2-6.

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Math is everywhere. Many educators struggle with being creative in math lessons.  Having students play with math, will help educators improve their teaching and help students be engaged with hands-on, fun, math. Attendees will be able to improve math learning through play and have the opportunity to create high quality, engaging instructional environments where they will have the right tools and a rich source of information to help with their students success.  Each training participant will receive one Sphero Bolt and one Dribble Up Smart Ball of their choice.

Registration.

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.