December CEM@T Newsletter
Learn To Love AI: Professional Learning
Second Date Now Open!
Due to popular demand we have added a second opportunity to join this professional learning!
This workshop is designed for educators eager to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Explore the fundamentals of AI, and its practical applications in productivity, lesson planning, assessment, and student engagement. Tackle concerns like ethics and privacy, and gain hands-on experience with an AI sandbox.
Leave with practical resources and tools to enhance teaching practices and prepare students for the future. Join us on this journey to transform education through AI innovation.
FREE workshop
FREE lunch
FREE giveaways!
CEM@T Holiday Hours
Come and visit us over the holidays. Bring the kids over to play and create while you take advantage of all the great tools in our production lab.
3rd Grade State of Michigan Themed Video Games
Bloxels is a hands-on platform for anyone to build, collaborate, and tell stories through video game creation - in class or at home! Check out what these third graders were able to do!
Contact Ann Smart to learn more.
Student Created Ornaments on Glowforge
Students in Blissfield and Clinton created ornaments in Canva and then had them made using the Glowforge. Learn about the process below.
AI Innovators Program For Schools
Bring the power of MagicSchool AI to your entire school or district. We've already built partnerships with over 100 leading schools, and are now expanding partnership opportunities further in the 23-24 school year.
If you're interested in becoming one of our new partners, please fill out the form below and we'll contact you shortly about next steps
What's included if your school or district becomes a part of the AI Innovators program?
All of the features currently in the free version of MagicSchool, additional features in our upcoming premium offering, plus:
- Exclusive early access to new features that help you get the most out of MagicSchool
- Training options for staff and dedicated support that includes regular meetings with our team
- Customization options to serve your unique context
- Upcoming reporting and insights on usage for leaders
- Optional opportunities to pilot upcoming AI tools for students
Together, we can change the future of education for the better. Join us!
REMC 19W Grant Winners!
Congratulations to our REMC 19W Grant winners!
Amanda Spohn from Tecumseh Acres ELC
Y5-2nd grade STEM Sphero Bolts
Margaret Lafata of Clinton Middle School
9-12 Intro Computer Programming & STEM
Section 99B Grant for Computer Science
MDE is offering a competitive grant for computer science courses and content. Open now, schools can receive up to $200,000 to develop & implement teacher PD programs to reach new and existing teachers with little to no CS background. Details: https://bit.ly/mdegrant, due 1/11.
January REMC COURSES
Kick-off 2024 with new skills to enhance instruction and student learning.
Celebrate the New Year with a REMC Course! January is a great time to learn new tech skills, connect with other educators and explore ways to increase student engagement. All REMC courses offer 10 FREE SCECHs and can be taken from the convenience of your home and when the time is right for you.
Registration deadline is Thursday, January 4th, each course begins on Monday, January 8th. Through the support of REMC SAVE’s vendor partners, all courses are FREE and there are no SCECH fees. Don’t miss out, register today!
Check out January 2024 courses here:
Register by Thursday, January 4th. You will receive a welcome email with the course information prior to the course start date. If you have questions or need further assistance with your course registration, please click here.
REMC COURSES YEAR AT A GLANCE
If you are looking to enhance your technology integration skills, explore new instructional delivery methods or learn tips and tricks from Michigan educational practitioners - the REMC Association has something for you!
To help with your professional learning planning, we are excited to share our REMC Course schedule through June 2024.
Take a look at all course offerings and register today! Earn 10 FREE SCECHs upon completion. Simply visit www.remc.org/remc-all-events/.
MACUL Award Nominations
MACUL Award nominations are now open! Take a moment to nominate a rockstar educator as a deserving leader in technology education. Nominations close on 1/9/24. https://macul.org/awards/ #macul24 #miched
MACUL 2024 Registration Open!
Learning environments are technology driven now more than ever and with the advent of new technologies, such as AI and Cybersecurity Threats, now is the time be on top of your tech game. MACUL’s Annual Conference has been recognized for over 45 years as the premier opportunity to experience leading educational technology tools, strategies and content that impact the classroom and as a result participation in the conference can directly support student achievement.
Visit MACUL 2024 for more information!
MACUL 2024 Virtual Track
We know that there are many challenges that may prevent you from participating in person in Grand Rapids, so we are once again offering a virtual conference option! Reserve your spot today! https://maculconference.org
Ann Smart - Educational Technology Consultant
I am passionate about educational innovation, maker-centered learning, STEAM educations, student-centered learning, and of course technology integration. I believe that every child should have the chance to inquire, create, innovate, and play every day.
How can I support you or your district:
Consulting and Resources- Provide an opportunity for a brainstorming session to bounce ideas off of one another. Hunt for resources and activities to match the needs of your school or classroom.
Team Teaching Experience-After planning cooperatively, teach a lesson together involving an innovative idea, technology, STEAM, or makerspace.
Co-planning-Collaboratively plan a lesson or series of lessons that use technology, innovative idea, STEAM or makerspaces, and meets best practice.
Demonstration Lesson-Demonstrate a makerspace or STEAM activity, or a piece of technology in your classroom while you observe.
Classroom Engagement and Customization Support-Help design and implement engagement activities and design technology choice assignments or tiered activities.
New Teacher Support- Assist new teachers in topics such as classroom management, classroom engagement, innovative teaching ideas, understanding and handling student behaviors, how to manage stress, mentor/mentee relationships, curriculum expectations, and network support.
Email: ann.smart@lisd.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/lenaweeschools.us/litt/home
Phone: (517)920-1714
Facebook: facebook.com/LISDPDCenter
Twitter: @AnnSmart17