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November 2023

News from North Ed REMC 2C - Instructional Technology Support

November News

As we enter the holiday season we have much to be thankful for. This month, we cannot help but reflect on the importance of giving back and supporting our local schools. We are especially proud to have had 43 educators join our October Tech Challenge. We are grateful for all the teachers who continue to borrow books and educational technology. Thank you to everyone who participated in our local professional learning on artificial intelligence (AI), Canva and esports. We hope you enjoyed the learning and resources. Please let us know what additional supports we can provide you, your schools and your students around educational technology.

~ The REMC 2C Team

Day of Learning About AI

Nov. 30, 2023

Join us for more learning and conversations around various artificial intelligence (AI) tools to use in your classroom. If you attended the last event, you are welcome to return and share what you have done with AI since our last meeting.

Register through North Ed here to attend. Participants will receive lunch from The Kitchen/TC Catering.

Tech Challenge

Thanks to everyone who participated in the first Tech Challenge of the school year. We had 43 individuals across the region join in the fun. Congratulations to 10 of those participants who won gift baskets of goodies for their classroom.

Our next challenge will be in December. Look for a sign up link in the December newsletter, on our website and in our social media posts.

STEM & Books

Balloons Over Broadway

Amazon says, " From Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day picture book. Let's have a parade!"

This lesson plan includes the use of our Dash Robots, balloons and recycled materials. Want to know more? Here's a peek at the lesson plan.

Email us at remc@NorthwestEd.org to request these materials be sent to your classroom.

SEL Playground

Is a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) playground something you do outside? No, it is five stations of CASEL framework-based activities. Developed by Kent-ISD's Sarah Wood, and shared by REMC 2C, this "playground" is available for Teacher Professional Learning days and also for the classroom. For more information, contact Danielle at remc@northwested.org

Creating with Canva: Level Two

During the summer and fall we ran an asynchronous course for educators to learn the basics of Canva. Teachers across the region had so much fun creating and learning. Now, the next course is available! Learn about grids/frames, newsletters, additional AI tools and more! This course is focused on creating your own materials for your classroom. Learn how easy it is to customize designs in Creating with Canva: Level Two. Register here.

MI Mystery Connect

This activity is an exciting classroom experience! Your class can video conference with another classroom in Michigan. Students must use detective skills and strategic questioning to uncover their mystery partners' locations. Clues are disclosed, generating suspense until the ultimate reveal! This unique adventure brings curriculum to life through interactive problem solving. Don't miss out - find the details here for your students to enjoy this thrilling experience!

Statewide REMC FREE Professional Learning Opportunities. Free SCECHs. Find the whole year's schedule here.

November course offerings:

• Dynamic Presentations
• Media Literacy
• Podcasting for Teachers
• Multimedia Tools to Engage Students
• and more!

Registration for November courses ends Nov. 2.

Contact North Ed's Instructional Technology Department with any questions!

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Peter Milne

Instructional Technology Specialist

231.922.6210

pmilne@NorthwestEd.org

Danielle Humphrey

REMC Support Specialist, REMC 2C

231.922.6217

dhumphrey@NorthwestEd.org