February❤️

Like it or not ChatGPT is here to stay and we as educators will need to embrace it in some way, shape, or form. I myself am still learning about Chat GPT and I wanted to share some great resources I have come across in my learning. REMC 1 Director Steve Kass has written a great article about ChatGPT explaining what it is and how as educators we can begin to adapt.

"As educators, we strive to teach our students to leverage the possibilities of technology to become empowered learners, innovative designers, knowledgeable constructors, digital citizens and so much more (these are just a few of the competencies of a digital age learner). Utilizing AI technology is no different. It’s easy to focus on all the bad things students could use AI tools like ChatGPT for, but don’t forget about the good things it could be used for too." (Read the full article here along with great resources! )

Other resources:

Don’t Ban ChatGPT in Schools. Teach With It - NYT

How Disruptive Will ChatGPT Be? – Dr. Catlin Tucker

Thanks to all that attended the CEM@T Grand Reopening or have stopped in over the past few weeks. If you have not already please take a minute and let us know what kind of materials or activities you would like to see in the CEM@T.

Feedback Form

Don’t throw it away. It still has potential!

Learning Materials, Crafting Materials, Furniture, Etc. Contact CEM@T to see if we can give new life back to the discarded!

The CEM@T production lab is a great place to come in and create posters, cutouts, vinyl lettering, etc.! Create for your classroom or even something for your home or a child's sports team. Need help or have questions? Contact Sherry Kurek, CEMaT Secretary
517-266-6991 | cemat@lisd.us

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 ⬇️

Winter have you feeling blue? Bring some excitement into your classroom with each of these tech tools that you can use tomorrow! Discover a collection of strategies, tools, resources, and techniques...learn something new each day! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! https://sites.google.com/view/winterwondertech/home

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

Celebrate Digital Literacies in English/Language Arts

Register below (FREE!) to participate in the co-branded Digital Literacy in Content Area series with MACUL and many partners. Our sixth installment in the series welcomes MCTE! https://forms.gle/dUVCyCeH4tequV9u6

Why not beat the winter blues by learning new skills to enhance your classroom and increase student engagement. Our courses offer 10 FREE SCECHs and can be taken from the convenience of your home and when the time is right for you. Topics in March include media literacy, Google workspace, practical implementation for digital citizenship and much more!

Registration deadline is Thursday, March 2nd, each course begins on Monday, March 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 March 2023 courses here:

• Digital Citizenship - Practical Implementation

• Gamification for Student Engagement & Learning

• Igniting Student Curiosity with Inquiry and Technology

• Increasing Efficiency and Productivity

• Integrating Technology Into Your K-5 Classroom

• Integrating Technology with the Foundational Elements of Literacy Instruction

• Media Literacy: Fake or Real?

• Open Education Resources (OER) for School Leaders

• Power Up: Curriculum & Content Development

• Teaching with Google Workspace

Register by Thursday, March 2nd. 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.

The landscape of education has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. With that change, opportunities for women leaders to paint a future based on transformational ideas have emerged. In this session, leaders in various roles in education will work through resilience, implementation, mentorship and efficiency around technology's impact on women in leadership. Teacher leaders, administrators, coaches and technology directors all have a place in this discussion and would find value in attending. Register today at https://maculconference.org

The PLAYDATE at #MACUL23 is for all educators, regardless of their experience with EdTech tools. Join together from 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM on Thursday, March 16 to explore tools and resources to use in your classroom or school. We will work together to examine and reflect on the latest apps, resources, and educational tools. Register today! https://forms.gle/hR8D4AjjBKxjTfpf9

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