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(This is the final  tip sheet  in the series of 4 to help you prepare for one of MACUL’s largest conferences ever!)  I’m guessing you will be arriving at the conference sometime next Wednesday or Thurtsday. Here are some other tidbits that might help you out as you arrive at the conference: COBO Layout : COBO is now basically a big “T” with sessions dispersed over 3 or 4 levels on both sides of the T; the top side of the T faces the river.   They haves been doing a major renovation, and we will mostly be in the renovated area.  The end hallway now overlooks the river.   They have added escalators and a huge staircase which should help with traffic flow.  Long time conference goers should know they dropped the old naming conventions - It's numbered by floor and area, and what used to be the basement is now floor one. The main entrance is now on what used to be the basement on the river side - you enter into an atrium. Get...

The  MACUL  Conference  is just  over a week away!  This is the third  tip sheet  in a series of 4 to help you get ready for Michigan’s largest education conference. Today I'm sharing some general tips for getting the most out of the conference. Checking In : Checking in on Thursday morning can be overwhelming!  Here are some bits of advice to avoid missing the opening keynote session (you don’t want to miss George Couros on Leading Innovative Change - he will truly inspire you!): If you come into Detroit Wednesday prior to 5pm, go to registration then instead of waiting until Thursday If you come into Detroit Thursday morning, registration opens at 7 am Thursday - plan to get there around that time to avoid long lines Getting Help:  There are over 100 volunteers (including myself!) available to help you if you have questions during the conference.  If you are unsure of anything, please ask!  Ways you can identif...

The 2015 MACUL Conference is now just 2 weeks away! (This is the second in a series of 4 to help you get ready and excited about going to the conference.) The conference sessions are all locked and loaded...meaning you can peruse the list at your leisure.  Here are some suggestions that may help you better organize for the conference- Know What You Want : have some idea(s) of what you want to walk away from the conference with.  Use these ideas to help you plan your time so you meet those goals. It's easy to become overwhelmed with all the options, and identifying the walk-aways will make sure you take back meaningful learning.   For example, you are looking for new uses of Google Apps in your classroom, look for sessions about that.  Or, if you are involved in looking for new school purchases make sure to block out some time to spend in the exhibit hall.  Conference App :  http://app.core-apps.com/macul_2015 This year’s conference ap...

(This is 1 in a series of 4 to help you get ready and excited about going to this year's conference.) Yes, we are attending the conference for all the great learning and networking.  However, eating is still a necessity and it is important to know where to find food while at Detroit...especially food that you can get quickly, without waiting in long lines!  Here are some tips and hints for dealing with that while at Cobo, along with some other tidbits you should know about: Staying Hydrated : make sure you stay hydrated! there are several fountains and water coolers provided throughout the venue to get water - bring along a refillable cup and keep filling it all day instead of purchasing expensive bottle water Food at Cobo : there are several food vendors right in COBO; some tips about these: there will be nearly 4000 attendees AND hundreds of additional vendors at the venue, and everyone will be taking about the same meal breaks - either pick up food at odd ...

  The 2015 MACUL Conference Call for Speakers  Share your experiences and knowledge with MACUL attendees - apply to be selected as a 2015 MACUL Conference Presenter. Don't wait until it is too late! The Speaker Proposal Form has been updated and additional preparation time may be needed. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2014 . Please review the following resources before beginning the online applications. Session Submission Information - This year's conference will feature several session types & a variety of strands - which is best for you? Speaker Proposal Planning Worksheet - Use this document to help plan your presentation prior to completing your online submission Conference Session Review Rubric - This rubric is used to select sessions Once you have reviewed the above documents and planned your session, use the MACUL 2015 Speaker Proposal Form . Primary presenters receive a reduced conference rate of only $50!