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A powerful, new resource for K-5 educators Introducing   MiTechKids , a new   resource for integrating technology into activities in the classroom, preparing students for real world success. The  MiTechKids site was formerly known as 21Things4kids.net and over the summer, received an easier-to-remember new name. MiTechKids  was developed by a team of Michigan-based education technology and media specialists from ISDs and local school districts to provide important technology learning and lessons for K-5 students. The resources are organized by grade level and support the  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students (MITECS)  competencies and the International Society for Technology in Education ( ITSE ) standards.  MiTechKids  is provided by the  REMC Association of Michigan , and free to everyone. MiTechKids  provides short activity lessons (20-30 minutes) created for teachers that provide ideas and resources fo...

I am looking for teachers that are willing to participate in a classroom challenge with their students! This challenge is open to all K-12 classrooms and student clubs in participating REMC12E districts. (This is nearly all school districts in Branch and Calhoun county.  Not sure if your district is included?  Email me to ask! Title: Build Model Test Course for New Vehicles Type : Engineering and Programming Challenge Challenge/Problem to Solve : You have been asked to develop a model test course for new vehicles. This course will test the controllability and speed of the vehicles as they move through the course. Challenge Parameters : Challenge is limited to 8-10 teams  Students must create all elements for the challenge  The designed course must contain the following:  An incline and decline of at least 24”  At least 4 turns, 2 each left and right  Tests for the model going slow, medium, and fast speeds  Time Frame : approximately...

Build Your Instructional Strength The Discovery Education STEM Academy offers one day of immersive professional development at no cost to develop strategies to support STEM teaching and learning in a digital world.   Join us for a  STEM Academy on Monday, November 20 th !   REMC 12E and 12W are hosting this event, provided by Discovery Education, at no cost for teachers, principals, and district leaders. This Academy will help participants develop strategies to support STEM teaching and learning in a digital world.  These Academies are about solid pedagogy and best practices.  The strategies provided can be implemented with any resources being used in the classroom. You do NOT need to have a Discovery Streaming account to attend this event. Discovery Education STEM Academy: Connecting the Dots Hosted in partnership with REMCs 12E and 12W When: Monday, November 20th 8:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Light breakfast and lunch will be ...

There are several upcoming professional learning opportunities that are low-cost/free for educators from #REMC12E districts! #CISD Inspire Workshop: Online and Blended Learning Join us as we explore what opportunities exist for school districts, questions you should be asking during implementation, and legislative impacts concerning pupil accounting/FTE.  Jill Slaught from the Pupil Accounting team will be joining us with her expertise.    This workshop will be   8:30-noon on June 1, 2017 at Calhoun ISD; for more information refer to this flyer . #REMC12E Breakout EDU Workshop We are holding a BreakoutEDU Workshop - experience a Breakout game, then develop one of your own! The first 18 to sign up will leave with their own Breakout EDU kit - complete with box, set of locks, hint cards and more, a $125 value! When : 8:30-2:30, June 20, 2017 Where : Calhoun ISD Cost : $25 (includes lunch) Limited to the first 18 people from #REMC12E - a Breakout EDU...

Branding for Schools What is your school’s brand?  How do you convey it?  Who conveys it? These are of the few of the questions we will address in this session, which will be co-lead by Jerry Johnson, Assistant Superintendent for Legislation and Education Policy, and Melinda Waffle, Educational Technology Consultant.   Purposes of the day’s activities - Define branding & understand why it matters Begin a plan for management your brand to build vision & consistency Plan for creating credibility with transparent communication on multi modes This session is appropriate for superintendents, principals, teacher leaders, curriculum & technology personnel.   Date : March 30, 2017 Time : 8:30 - 12:30 (lunch provided) Where : Calhoun ISD (Marshall) Cost : FREE to REMC 12E educators       $10 for those outside REMC 12E The Morning’s Agenda Please register here . About the #CISDInspire Network The g...

What’s This Breakout EDU Box Thing? Breakout EDU - a new fad or a valid method for learning? It’s hard to know until you experience one for yourself.  This workshop will begin by dividing into teams whose challenge is to break into a Breakout EDU box.  It sounds simple, but will require teamwork, creative problem solving, and thinking outside the “box” to accomplish the breakout. Purposes of the day’s activities - Experience a Breakout EDU Box activity Discuss the impacts of Breakout EDU on educational learning Walk through the setup process and materials needed Create a modified Breakout EDU activity This session is appropriate for superintendents, principals, all teachers, curriculum & technology personnel.  Breakout EDU boxes can be used with staff for professional development/team building, or in the classroom. Date : February 3, 2017 Time : 8:30 - 12:00 Where : Calhoun ISD (Marshall) Cost : FREE to REMC 12E educators  ...

Upcoming PD Opportunities - Coding, Makering and Tinkering Workshop Join us for a morning of coding, makering & tinkering to learn what these movements are about and how they can positively impact classrooms.  The majority of the workshop will be spent exploring in hands-on stations. When:  8:30-12:30 March 3, 2016 Where:  Gifford-Schultz Building; 17111 G Drive N, Marshall Cost:  FREE for REMC 12E Educators; $10 for those outside the REMC 12E area Credits:  no SCECHs are available for this workshop More Information: more information, including a link to the morning's agenda can be found here Registration link :  fill out this quick Google form to register for the workshop. A completely online, self-paced course where you practice skills as you learn them.  YouTube videos and blog posts are used to walk you through features, then you apply this to your own Google Sites. When:  March 7-April 20, 2016 Where:  Online Cos...