CEM@T September Newsletter

Summer with Santa, successful! A lot of beard pulling and coat touching. Laughter, smiles, creativity, and imagination. The center was alive with the feeling. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped create the magical moments.

The DOK Question Generator Tool is a valuable MagicSchool AI powered resource for educators aiming to assess and promote cognitive depth in their teaching. This tool simplifies the process of generating questions for each of the four Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels, helping educators effectively evaluate and challenge students' thinking.

The 2024-2025 STEM-Maker-Creator Checkout form is now available. Please visit the checkout webpage to see all materials available (new items coming soon!)

LINK TO WEBSITE

Prisms of Reality is an experiential learning platform for math that uses adaptive Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) to transform the math learning experience along with science, middle school math, and advanced courses dropping in 2024!

https://www.prismsvr.com/.

Teachers will also get a chance to tour PlaneWave Instruments (For over a decade, PlaneWave Instruments brings its unique brand of craftsmanship to amateur and professional astronomers with a full line of telescopes and related products which withstand the test of real-world (and out-of-this-world usage.)

REGISTER HERE

This series will bring Lenawee County Teachers together to focus on common teaching strategies and collaboration. Every teacher is invited to attend, with a focus on teachers in their first, second, or third year in education. There will be four face-to-face meetings throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
In each session, participants will have learning around:

Teacher requirements and connections with state organizations, Shared learning around classroom management and classroom engagement, Collaborating with local Lenawee County teachers, CPR certification or renewing CPR certification, De-escalation Training, Danielson CPR Model training.

REGISTER HERE

The next cohort for Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM) starts Nov. 4th. Utilizing Modern Classroom Project's free course, educators will create a support structure to design their own elements of a blended, self-paced classroom. Earn 12 SCECHs: https://bit.ly/remcSLAM

MACUL is thrilled to announce the launch of our THIRD MACUL Certified Coach Program this fall. Designed specifically for you, this program offers:

• High-caliber professional learning
• Valuable networking opportunities
• Cutting-edge instructional coaching strategies

Want to take your coaching skills to the next level? Check out the syllabus today and mark your calendars - the program kicks off on 9/25/24!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/maculcert2024

Get ready to embark on a two-day adventure into the world of Computer Science with CSforMichigan!

Imagine:

• Hands-on tinkering with the latest tech
• Networking with brilliant minds
• Mind-expanding sessions on all things CS

This is your chance to level up your skills, connect with peers, and dive deep into the fascinating realm of Computer Science. Don't let this opportunity slip away!

Register now and prepare for an unforgettable learning experience! https://bit.ly/csforMI

Congratulations to our Summer Engagement Series winners!!! Molly Peterson was the grand prize winner of the iPad and Apple Pencil. Garron Rorick and Jaheneka Moore won a free registration and hotel to MACUL 2025

Educators, boost your cyber security knowledge! REMC's free resources are here to help. From lesson plans to professional development, they've got you covered. Protect your classroom today! Check it out: https://www.remc.org/educator.../mi-cybersecurity-resources/

Start the school year strong by registering for an October REMC course

REMC courses are designed to enhance your teaching toolkit and foster engagement and student learning. Whether you’re looking to inspire your classroom with innovative teaching methods or simply want to refresh your approach, REMC courses provide the perfect opportunity.

With the convenience of virtual learning, you can complete these courses from the comfort of your home, at a time that fits your schedule. Plus, upon completion, you'll earn 10 FREE SCECHs!

Registration deadline is Thursday, October 3rd, each course begins on Monday, October 7th. Thanks to the generous support of REMC SAVE’s vendor partners, all courses are FREE and there are no SCECH fees. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your skill set and strengthen your classroom!

Register for October courses here:

• Coding in the Classroom

• Creating Instructional Videos for the Classroom

• Design Thinking Made Practical

• Engaging Students in a Personalized Classroom

• Exploring Formative Assessment Tools

• Gamification for Student Engagement & Learning

• Helping Struggling Readers

• OER to Support Michigan’s Literacy Essentials

• Power Up: Curriculum & Content Development

• Storytelling to Enhance Teaching

• Student Engagement through OER Creation

Register by Thursday, October 3rd. 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.

Do you have a teaching strategy that's humanized learning your classroom? A tech tool you can't live without? The MACUL 2025 Conference wants YOU!

The Call for Speakers is now open, and it's your chance to shine! Whether you've mastered student engagement or discovered the ultimate EdTech hack, this is your platform to share and inspire.

Ready to make an impact on fellow educators?
Submit your proposal today at https://maculconference.org and be part of shaping the future of education!

LISD Educational Technology Consultant

REMC 19W Director

MACUL Board Member

ann.smart@lisd.us

LISD CEMaT Secretary

cemat@lisd.us
517-266-6991

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Mondays - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesdays - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesdays - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM*
Thursdays - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Fridays - Closed to the public

*Note: Wednesdays 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM is self service only; if you need assistance with the resources, please choose another time to visit. Thank you!

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