January

The LITT office and REMC 19W STEM-Maker-Creator materials have moved to CEM@T

What is CEM@T?

CEM@T is a public education center provided by the Lenawee Intermediate School District. Our mission is to provide as many resources as possible to help our patrons engage, challenge, and inspire thinking, learning, and development everyday! Open to teachers, professionals, and the public, the CEM@T offers a wide variety of resources including our Production Lab and a large collection of books, games, and other media. Stop in for some fun, learning, and creativity!

Come visit us at one of our 2 Grand Reopening days!

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Don't forget about all the great tools, materials, and resources we have available for you to checkout to use in your classroom. Need help deciding or would like a in class lesson demo with your students? Contact Ann to set that up! Visit the website ⬇️

Outside of the Classroom is back for a winter edition! This popular event promotes project based learning and focuses on the connection, not the content. Come enjoy STEM/Maker activities and have a S'more. Register here: https://bit.ly/smoreremc

Ready to start your podcasting journey? Looking to expand your podcasting knowledge with current practitioners? Join REMC on March 22nd for a workshop that will focus on amplifying your voice, as well as your students or colleagues through podcasting.

This workshop is a hands-on experience to equip participants with knowledge, skills, and time to begin developing and creating a podcast. Held at the Gratiot-Isabella RESD, teams and individuals are welcome to attend. For those who can't travel to the in-person session, a virtual option will be offered. The workshop is FREE and will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those attending will earn 6 SCECHs. Click here to register.

In addition to this upcoming workshop, REMC has developed Podcasting for Educators classroom resources. These resources were designed for anyone - from those who have podcasting experience to those who are new to the game. Podcasting is a great way to increase engagement with both students and other educators. These resources help answer common questions and how-to's and were designed with classroom teachers, students, administrators and support staff in mind. Check out our FREE resources and start your podcasting journey today!

February is a great month to register for a REMC Course and incorporate new tips and tricks into your classroom. Our professional learning is the best way to beat the winter blues and enhance student engagement and achievement. Our courses offer 10 FREE SCECHs and can be taken from the convenience of your home and when the time is right for you.

Registration deadline is Thursday, February 2nd, each course begins on Monday, February 6th. Through the support of REMC SAVE’s vendor partners, all courses are FREE and there are no SCECH fees. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn, connect, collaborate and grow with REMC courses.

Check out February 2023 courses here:

• Applying Google Apps in Chrome

• Blended Learning Environments with Google Workspace

• Constructing Your Blended Learning Classroom

• Creating Digital Breakouts for the Classroom

• Effective Online Classroom Communication Strategies

• My Classroom in the Digital Age

• OER: The What, Why, and How of Open Educational Resources

• Power Up: Effective Communication

• Searching Safely and Strategically

• Social Media: Strategies for Designing Learning Experiences

• Storytelling to Enhance Teaching

Register by Thursday, February 2nd. You will receive a welcome email with the course login and other information prior to the course start date. If you have questions or need further assistance with your course registration, please click here.

MACUL has designed the MACUL Certified Coach Program to empower you with the skills and support you need to be successful in your role. Renew your passion for coaching by joining the coach certification program, launching THIS JANUARY.
https://bit.ly/maculcoach23

Educators, Administrators, Coaches, and Districts are rocking it out each and every day providing students with unique and impactful learning experiences - let's celebrate these individuals or districts by nominating them for a MACUL award. https://macul.org/awards/

Thanks for taking time to visit the LITT Network newsletter! My name is Ann Smart, I am the EdTech Consultant for the Lenawee ISD and REMC 19W Director. I also serve as a MACUl Board Member and act as co-project manager for the REMC Classroom Maker project. Prior to my current position, I worked as an EdTech Consultant for Jackson County ISD, Instructional Coach for Adrian Public Schools. I have also taught Reading and PE in Silverthorn, CO, Deming, WA, and Adrian, MI

I am passionate about educational innovation, maker-centered learning, STEAM educations, student-centered learning, and of course technology integration. I believe that every child should have the chance to inquire, create, innovate, and play every day.

How can I support you or your district:

• Consulting and Resources- Provide an opportunity for a brainstorming session to bounce ideas off of one another. Hunt for resources and activities to match the needs of your school or classroom.
  
  

• Team Teaching Experience-After planning cooperatively, teach a lesson together involving an innovative idea, technology, STEAM, or makerspace.
  
  

• Co-planning-Collaboratively plan a lesson or series of lessons that use technology, innovative idea, STEAM or makerspaces, and meets best practice.
  
  

• Demonstration Lesson-Demonstrate a makerspace or STEAM activity, or a piece of technology in your classroom while you observe.
  
  

• Classroom Engagement and Customization Support-Help design and implement engagement activities and design technology choice assignments or tiered activities.
  
  

• New Teacher Support- Assist new teachers in topics such as classroom management, classroom engagement, innovative teaching ideas, understanding and handling student behaviors, how to manage stress, mentor/mentee relationships, curriculum expectations, and network support.

Email: ann.smart@lisd.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/lenaweeschools.us/litt/home
Phone: (517)920-1714
Facebook: facebook.com/LISDPDCenter
Twitter: @AnnSmart17