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May 2017

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For the past few months, the new REMC1 Web Development team has been working alongside the CCISD to create and launch the new CCISD website. The new website is built on the popular Wordpress Content Management System (CMS). The website also meets Section 504 ADA compliance, which stands for “American’s with Disabilities Act”.

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It's that time of year again! The Herman "Winks" Gundlach Read to Ride program started May 15th. Follow the link to learn more...Read to Ride

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Steve Kass and Doug Mechlin attended the UP MACUL Conference on May 5th as part of their annual professional development.

Doug attended a session based on Project Based Learning in the classroom, and found the teacher's energy and positive excitement refreshing.

Take a look at Mrs. Gravaglia's web page to see what the presentation entailed.

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We have six upcoming workshops this Summer!
Registration is available on Wisdomwhere.
Wisdomwhere CCISD
Wisdomwhere GOISD
(Peer to CCISD to find and register)

PowerSchool Users Group Meeting
May 18 CCISD
June 1 GOISD
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed for the PowerSchool administrators to discuss new updates and year-end tasks in PowerSchool and the opportunity to collaborate on best-practice tips and resources.
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Learn the Whole Caboodle on Moodle
3 SCECHs
June 23 GOISD
June 30 CCISD
12:30p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Join REMC 1's Moodle Evangelists, Steve Kass and Mark Nordin, for the latest updates and features to Moodle, how it can be used in your classroom, and tips on designing your own courses in this robust learning management system. Time will also be allotted to work on your course under the guidance of seasoned Moodle users!
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G Suite for Education
5 SCECHs
July 20 CCISD
August 10 GOISD
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Google recently overhauled their Apps for Education and with the new changes, comes a new name--G Suite. Steve Kass, REMC1's Google Certified Trainer, will walk you through some of these changes and will help assist you with implementing the new G Suite into your classroom!
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Classroom Maker
5 SCECHs
July 28 CCISD
August 18 GOISD
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
The maker movement is a broad term that integrates "play" with learning as students design, create, innovate, and "tinker" with tools. This workshop will prepare teachers to utilize the makerspace kit that is available for teachers to check-out from REMC1 for free.

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Tech Tools for Formative Assessment
3 SCECHs
August 15 CCISD
August 22 GOISD
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Good teachers know that they must periodically take the “pulse” of their classrooms to ensure learning is alive and well. Join Steve Kass, REMC1’s Educational Technologist, to learn about tools that will help you check your classroom’s heartbeat!
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Fostering Creativity and Student Engagement with Technology
3 SCECHs
August 8 CCISD 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
August 22 GOISD 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Boredom and lack of engagement can be huge roadblocks to student learning. During this session, we’ll learn how to unleash the power of technology to create engaging learning environments that promote creative thinking and expression.

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discovery

Discovery Education has provided updates below, which includes links to relevant resources available within their current DE Streaming service.

The Science of Opioid Addiction - Curriculum Resources - Aligned to national health and science standards, these resources introduce students to the science behind opioids and their impact on the brain and body.

Memorial Day Activity Board - As your students get ready for summer, use this Board as a classroom activity or project to engage them in designing a memorial to honor an individual or event.

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METS May Newsletter

Join the crowd & buy the devices you need & SAVE money thru REMC Association's Device Purchasing.

12 new free courses for MI educators. Topics include NGSS, research, special ed, & more.

Add to your classroom tech tools expertise at your pace & setting. Register here.

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EduPaths is a free resource from TRIG created to centralize PD around the state. Find resources and get FREE SCECH hours!

Current REMC Connect (REMC Association of Michigan Newsletter)

Discovery Streaming back to school resources

MeL is a great place for Michigan Teachers to find classroom resources. They have just recently launched MeL Teachers which offers eight centers that will help with site navigation and make important information easier to access.

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The REMC office will be closed Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day.

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