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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...

A great free family event on June 4 at St. Joseph, MI - take your kids and spend the day "making!" For more information, and to see some of the great makers that are hosting spaces, check out the FaceBook page .

Great opportunity from the Library of Michigan!  From Karren Reish-   Making in Michigan Libraries hits the road from May – August, visiting ten Michigan communities to talk with participants about building maker momentum in their libraries, schools, troops, organizations, and neighborhoods. Educators, librarians, scouting troop leaders, 4-H leaders, Boys and Girls Club mentors, and others wishing to build or expand their maker programming are welcome to attend.  All workshops are free, though lunch is on your own. Each location has a customized agenda for the program. Registration is available on the website. Take a look for dates, times and promotional information. The maker workshops will be held in the following communities this summer and registration can be found here: http://imlsmaking.sites. uofmhosting.net/road-trip/ Benton Harbor – May 10 Making Maker Learners: A One-day Workshop for Those Working with Youth Ann Arbor – May 14 Makin...

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...

Looks like a very cool experience - with many renowned speakers! Announcing the Hack the Classroom Digital Event! Date: January 30, 2016 at 8:00a.m. PST Location: Online- Register at aka.ms/hacktheclassroom Actions: •   Register yourself for the event •   Share this announcement with other educators •   Send your own tweet. Example tweet: Join me & Microsoft_EDU for the #HackTheClassroom digital event on 1/30! Sign up here: http://aka.ms/hacktheclassroom Resources: Hack The Classroom Website Questions? Email us We are so excited to announce a new, free live digital event for educators around the world! The “hacking” spirit has captured the hearts of educators around the world- more and more, teachers are taking it upon themselves to transform the way they teach, and the way their students learn. Initiatives like Hour of Code and the Maker Movement have been groundbreaking, wh...

The Southwest Michigan Mini Maker Faire is a celebration of invention and creativity for all ages. We’re inviting makers (individuals, groups, industries and schools) to present their projects that explore DIY (do-it-yourself) innovation, reveal their process and show how materials are pushed to their limits. Whether it’s scientific exploration, woodworking, robotics, beekeeping or e-textiles, this event will explore it all! What: Southwest Michigan Mini Maker Faire When : 10 am - 4 pm May 30, 2015 Where : Whirlpool Centennial Park; St. Joseph, MI If you have a DIY project, or want to show people how they can make things themselves, we’d love to have you apply. If you are a Young Maker under the age of 18, please have your (adult) project mentor submit your project for you. Apply at www.swmimakerfaire.com today! What will you dream up?  Twitter - @swmimakerfaire         makerfaire@berrienresa.org       F...