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TRIG
Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant
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February 22, 2017 - TRIG Weekly Update
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Data Hubs
- We invite all districts that are currently using
Edupoint Synergy, MISTAR, PowerSchool, Skyward
or
SunGard eSchoolPlus
to begin the onboarding process. Please visit the
District Application Information page
and click on the link for the sign-up form.
EduPaths - New courses are being added all the time! Click
here to sign up for FREE, bite-sized professional learning:
https://EduPaths.org/
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 DIGITAL LEARNING DAY IS TOMORROW!!!
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Add YOUR event or share how your
district
uses digital learning EVERY day!
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This February 23rd will mark the sixth annual Digital Learning Day celebration across the United States and Michigan will be no exception. This grassroots effort continues to celebrate the power of innovative practices happening in classrooms each and every day through the effective use of modern day tools. The Alliance for Excellent Education defines digital learning as, "any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student's learning experience. It emphasizes high-quality instruction and provides access to challenging content, feedback through formative assessment, opportunities for learning anytime and anywhere, and individualized instruction to ensure all students reach their full potential to succeed in college and a career."
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and our collaborative partners are committed this year to spreading the word and supporting educators to make Every Day Digital Learning Day by bringing together Michigan specific digital learning resources that highlight the connection of digital learning to our Michigan Top 10 in 10 years strategic plan.
Celebrate Digital Learning Day in Michigan by:
For more information on digital learning and other Education Technology Initiatives contact the Office of Education Improvement and Innovation, Education Technology Unit at (517) 241-3629 or visit our website at www.techplan.org.
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E-Rate IMPORTANT Update
Applicants now have
only two business days
to work with the Client Service Bureau (CSB) on entity updates during the administrative window, which closes at
11:59 p.m. EST on February 26, 2017.
USAC has established a new deadline for applicants. The administrative window created this year allows applicants to review and update their entity profiles in the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC). This window closes on 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 26, 2017.
Applicants now have only two business days
to work with the Client Service Bureau (CSB) on entity updates during the administrative window. At this time we do not know if the CSB will be staffed over the weekend, so we
highly advise that all changes are made prior to close of business on Friday, February 24, 2017.
This is particularly necessary for those applicants who have account administrators who may not have logged in since last year and for those entities that have lost E-Rate staff. These cases will require additional assistance from CSB so we highly advise that all changes and updates are made AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
All applicant profiles will be locked as of midnight on Sunday, February 26, 2017 and remain so for the window closing at 11:59 p.m. EST on May 11, 2017. See last week's newsletter for more information. (Archived newsletters posted
here.)
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The 1Million Project to Close the Digital Divide
From the Michigan Department of Education Office, full memo located
here
The 21st century learning environment extends beyond the walls of the traditional classroom. Michigan schools have purchased over half a million devices in the past four years through the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG) Device Purchasing Activity. With the prevalence of devices, many teachers have shifted to use of digital instructional materials that require connectivity beyond the school day. Seventy percent of educators assign homework that requires internet connectivity. Equitable access to the internet is crucial to maximize student learning; it is no longer a luxury.
Sprint has launched the 1Million Project aimed at closing the digital divide through the provision of high-speed home internet in addition to a free device. This is a program for high schools that are able to identify, enroll, and support a minimum of 300 to a maximum of 5,000 high school students per year who do not have highspeed internet access at home, for four years. High schools must have the capacity to administer and maintain the program. Additionally, Sprint requires schools to provide program feedback. Sprint encourages schools to convene community stakeholders to gauge interest and support. Ideal applicants would have robust community support in order to maximize program value. The application process for the program, which begins with the 2017-2018 school year, is now open. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2017 and must be submitted by a high school or district. To learn more about the opportunity, visit
http://goodworks.sprint.com/1millionproject.
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TRIG Best Practices
Apple Academy 2017
Earn Your Apple Education Trainer Logo
If you have purchased Apple technology through TRIG, you are eligible to apply for the
2017 TRIG Best Practices Apple Academy!
The only other requirements to enter for this opportunity, are:
- To have earned all eight Apple Teacher badges in either iPad and/or Mac. There is still time to earn badges! Go to appleteacher.apple.com, earn your badges and submit an image capture of your personal Apple Teacher profile page.
- Be willing to training other educators in your organization in the use of Apple tools. That's it!
For more information on this unique opportunity, click
here
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Specific questions may be emailed to:
[email protected].
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TRIG/Dell Virtual Professional
Learning
for March 2017
No Cost* Professional Development
(open to all districts)
Learn how to find and effectively use free or low cost resources to meet the needs of each learner. Discover how open educational resources are changing the face of education and allowing teachers to find high quality resources for the classroom without having to worry about per pupil funding or school budget constraints. Explore how dynamic digital libraries, media tools, and networks can help you save time and fill your professional toolbox.
*Note: This course is approved for 9 SCECH credits; all other courses listed below are approved for 6 SCECHs.
All courses below are 3 weeks in length and contain two live, 1-hour webinars. After registering, you will receive course instructions; webinars will begin
the second week of the month (first week is rolling enrollment and pre-course readings).
Click on the links below to get
more information on each course and to register.
For additional TRIG Professional Learning Opportunities,
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TRIG Upcoming Dates
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Digital
Learning
Day
2017
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#MIDLDay
Monday, February 27, 2017
TRIG Collaboration Meeting
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Rural Northern Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Device Purchasing Advisory Committee Meeting
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TRIG | (517) 327-9263 | 1001 Centennial Way Suite 300, Lansing MI 48917 | 22iTRIG.org
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