
#BRESA Tech Tips
September 2022 - Back to School Edition

Welcome Back and Introductions
We wish you a wonderful month getting to know your students and connecting with colleagues. Welcome back!
How can we help?
There are several resources posted below, and we hope they will be helpful as you start the school year. As you look them over, please be thinking about what else we can do to support you. We would love to hear your suggestions. Please complete this form if you have some ideas regarding content you would like to see in our newsletter or specific needs in your district.
Fall Tech Tune-Up
Google Tools
Check out these quick refreshers and find out what's new with your favorite Google tools!
Online Resources
Presentations by Amy or John--Contact us to book these for your staff. Here are two sample outlines:
Device Resources
Also, for your personal device purchasing needs, check out the deals provided through the REMC Purchasing Program.
Digital Citizenship
Not sure where to start? Reach out to us! We can help customize lessons and resources to fit your needs.
Calling All EdTech Innovators!
Berrien EdTech Innovators Cohort
Join us for a series of workshops designed to help further the innovative use of educational technology and learning. Participants will be paid for their time and will earn SCECHs for their participation. Click HERE for more information and HERE to register. Questions? Email Kevin Clark, Director of Technology Services.
Tue, Oct 4, 2022, 04:15 PM
Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI, USA
Fall SWMI Esports Kick-Off Event
There will be a mandatory meeting for all area Esports coaches on Monday, September 12 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Todd Center on the campus of Lake Michigan College.
The 2022-23 season kicks off the week of September 26. For more information visit esports.berrienresa.org. Be sure to check out this promotional flyer you can share with others.
September Learning Opportunities
Learn Python
This FREE virtual club provides a supportive environment for rising 10th-12th graders to learn how to code. Meetings will be held weekly on Tuesdays, 9/20/222 - 5/9/23 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. via Zoom. The curriculum is focused on Python. Applicants do not need to have any prior coding knowledge.
Click here for more information and to apply. Priority will be given to those who apply by September 12.
Call for Speakers
The Call for Speakers is now open for the 2023 MACUL Conference. Sign up today to present and share your knowledge with others. #MACUL23 will be held in Detroit from March 15-18. We hope to see you there!
In addition to the annual conference, MACUL offers several other learning opportunities throughout the year. Membership in the organization is free. Visit macul.org to learn more.
FREE Courses
Be sure to view the courses available in September. Registration closes on 9/8 with courses beginning 9/12.
October courses begin on 10/3 with registration closing on 9/29.
Please feel free to share this newsletter with others, and as always, contact John Phillips at john.phillips@berrienresa.org or Amy Dirlam at amy.dirlam@berrienresa.org for all of your educational technology needs.
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