Technology can have a powerful impact on learning when students are taught how to leverage its possibilities. To assist with that, the MITECS were created and consist of seven big picture technology skills. Students need to learn how to use technology to become a Global Collaborator, Innovative Designer, Creative Communicator, Digital Citizen, Computational Thinker, Knowledge Constructor, and Empowered Learner. Teachers should be familiar with these competencies and find ways to include these in their classrooms. Learn more at https://www.techplan.org/edtech-initiatives/mitecs/.

The REMC Association provides several great free resources like MiTechKids and 21Things4Students that are designed to help teachers incorporate the MITECS in their classroom. Learn more at https://www.remc.org/classroom-resources/

November 10, 2022 ( 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

YooperCon is an exciting event for high school students to explore cybersecurity opportunities, computing careers and computer science. This event is held at NMU and sponsored by the UP Cybersecurity Institute, the Cybersecurity Marshall Plan, and the Mi-STEM Network. The event is free and lunch will be provided. Register your class here to join us for a day of cyber fun!

The REMC Association of Michigan will be offering several upcoming virtual professional development opportunities that are free and worth SCECHs. Sign up now for November courses that start on November 7. Learn more at https://www.remc.org/professionallearning

If you missed any of our recent newsletters, you can review our archive of newsletters at https://www.remc1.org/newsletters/. You can also view the REMC Association of Michigan’s Newsletter Archive at https://www.remc.org/remc-news/.