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April 2024

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Dive Deeper into AI with REMC's New Webinar Series for Educators

Are you intrigued by the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but find yourself wanting more knowledge and understanding? If so, we have exciting news for you! The REMC Association of Michigan is thrilled to announce a unique webinar series tailored specifically for educators like you, aimed at delving into various AI topics and fostering collaborative learning experiences.

In this webinar series, educators will have the opportunity to explore AI topics in a structured yet interactive environment. Led by trained facilitators, these virtual sessions will last 75 minutes each and each will cover an AI-related subject such as basic fundamentals, examining risks, best practices and ethics, and applications in education.

Current Webinar topics include:

Unveiling the Future: Fundamentals of AI-
April 30th from 4pm to 5:15pm

June 11th from 4pm to 5:15pm

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Generative AI and its distinctions from traditional AI, along with the vital skill of prompt engineering to effectively engage with AI tools. Delve into the capabilities and limitations of popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity. Connect with MI educators to learn how others think about and apply Generative AI in their work. The session promises a collaborative hands-on learning experience, empowering participants to apply newfound knowledge seamlessly.

Responsible AI: Examining Risks and Best Practices in Education -

May 7th from 4pm to 5:15pm
June 13th from 4pm to 5:15pm

Delve into the legal and ethical implications associated with leveraging AI to enhance teaching, learning, and operational aspects, addressing critical areas such as student privacy, data protection, and responsible AI practices. Join us as we navigate the complexities of AI implementation and dive into strategies to mitigate potential risks with AI and equity gaps for students. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and connect with like-minded professionals around the ethical integration of AI in education.

Transformative Teaching with AI: Enhancing Instructional Practices & Efficiency -
May 14 from 4pm to 5:15pm
June 18th from 9:30am to 10:45am

Explore the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on instructional practices and efficiency. Delve into how AI tools can help educators create personalized and differentiated instructional materials, meeting the diverse needs of students with heightened efficiency. Uncover the potential for AI to streamline teacher tasks and automating routine responsibilities. AI is currently impacting teaching and learning in known and unknown ways. Come engage in dialog with other educators about the ways that you want to utilize AI in the educational environment.

Learning with AI: Revolutionizing Assessment & Cultivating Student AI Literacy-

May 21 from 4pm to 5:15pm
June 20th from 9:30am to 10:45am

Explore assessment through the lens of AI and consider how AI can foster inclusivity and personalization in measuring student learning. Investigate the dynamic capabilities of AI tools to generate various forms of assessments, create rubrics, and provide students with timely, individualized feedback. Additionally, discover strategies for cultivating AI literacy in students, encompassing foundational knowledge, awareness of risks and ethical implications, and critical assessment skills for AI outputs. Come collaborate with MI educators on strategies for improving assessment given the unique challenges and opportunities with Generative AI.

By engaging in these collaborative discussions, you’ll deepen your understanding of AI concepts and explore how they can be applied in educational settings. Additional webinars will be added for the 2024-2025 school year. This AI webinar series is open to all educators in Michigan and there is no registration or SCECHs fees. Register today, seats are limited to 40 for each session.

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REMC1 Spring PD/Newsletter Raffle

REMC1 region school staff who attend our 2023-24 professional development sessions or view our newsletter have a chance to win a classroom set of headsets, a Blue Yeti Podcasting Mic, or an AVer mobile device charging cart. Those who receive SCECHs from our events are automatically entered. You can also be entered by completing the Spring Raffle Form.

The Raffle will be held on April 26 with winners announced shortly after. The prizes are courtesy of REMC SAVE (headsets and mics) and REMC SAVE vendor, Precision Data (charging cart).

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Protect Your Accounts with Multi-factor Authentication

Cybersecurity threats are a growing concern for our local schools and municipalities. One of the best defenses that computer users can enable to protect themselves and their organization is multi-factor authentication, also known as 2-step verification. REMC1 highly recommends enabling this feature for Google Accounts and any other important account that provides this option.
Learn more about this feature and cybersecurity by visiting the 2-step Verification Wiki Page or viewing the REMC1 Cybersecurity Tips Video.

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Staff Spotlight

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Sam Pitts - REMC1 Support Technician

Sam grew up in southern Minnesota with family roots in Hubbell and Baraga. In 2018, he moved to Michigan to pursue a degree in forestry at Michigan State University. After 5 years spending time between the Keweenaw and East Lansing, he somehow emerged with degrees in Art History and Russian language. After working as a sushi chef, paver, and content writer, he decided to try and transition into IT due to a love for technology and started as a Support Technician at REMC1 in February. Outside of work, he enjoys writing, photography, video games, and tinkering with old computers.

 
 
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