The wonderful Technology Coaches have been hard at work. They have identified some areas of additional support for teachers. The Technology Coaches will be providing Professional Development on these topics (see below).
Professional Development
FREE RESA PD Session
This Thursday, May 7th, RESA is hosting a professional learning opportunity on Google’s Applied Digital Skills, a free project based curriculum that gets students creating and collaborating as they practice their digital skills. The curriculum is geared toward middle school and up, but there are lots of ideas that you can glean from the lessons and modify for elementary students. The attached flier contains the times the workshop is being offered along with the registration information. There is no cost to participate.
Free SCECHs through Edupaths
Check out the newly published courses linked below…
- Acknowledgement: How? (MIBLSI)
- Acknowledgement: Why? (MIBLSI)
- How to Apply Employability Skills in the Classroom
- The STEM Classroom: An Innovative Way to Teach Advanced Students
Starting January 24, 2020 – EduPaths MOOC for 26+ FREE SCECHs
The EduPaths MOOC is completely online. It includes short modules, videos, discussion forums, individual reflections and an opportunity to put into practice what you have learned! The MOOC can be accessed from anywhere, anytime, with any device.
A MOOC allows you to participate at your comfort level. We have the following participant levels:
- Discover – I just want to observe; check things out and see how they go.
- Explore – I want to participate some; I want to learn and familiarize myself with the content in the course.
- Apply – I see the benefit and will participate; I want to learn and make use of content within my own learning environment.
- Model – I want to learn, demonstrate use of and show others how to apply the content within their own learning environment.
The EduPaths MOOC Focus: Technology Integration Models – SAMR, Triple E Framework, and T-Pack
Edupaths has many other courses that you might be interested in. Check them out.
MISTAR – Free SCECHs
RESA has a pilot program offering training for MISTAR. RESA is offering this pilot program from January 13th through March 13th. The focus is on teachers. Monarch is a new program for MISTAR. Free SCECHs are available with the usual caveats.
Monarch – MISTAR Teacher Tools Training
Jan 13 – Mar 13, 2020
Teachers are invited to transform their use of MISTAR by participating in our pilot offering of Monarch, an online learning experience for MISTAR teachers.
As a participant, you will complete activities designed to increase your skill and knowledge of MISTAR teacher apps such as Class Attendance, Grade Book, Seating Chart, generating reports, and more.
Working online from any device at your own time and pace, you will have two months – Jan 13 through March 13, 2020 – to complete the learning activities.
As you finish missions and levels, you will earn digital badges in recognition of your learning. SCECH credit is also available: complete the first two levels to earn 7 SCECHs or complete all three levels to earn 11 SCECHs.
Monarch is especially beneficial for teachers new to MISTAR, but seasoned teachers will also benefit from participating. Non-teaching staff are welcome to register and will be able to participate as space permits.
This course is free.
Register here by January 8.
Dearborn Moodle Moot (iLearn) 2019
We are excited to bring our fantastic Dearborn Moodle Moot 2019. What is the Moodle Moot? Dearborn’s Moodle Moot will help teachers learn to leverage the awesome power of iLearn in their classroom.
Overview
The Dearborn Moodle Moot is an exciting and engaging conference for educators interested in e-learning. Learn the skills necessary to turn YOUR classroom into a Blended Learning Classroom. We are focused on practical K-12 training that can be applied directly to your online classroom. Develop materials for YOUR STUDENTS to use in your classroom. Collaborate with an expert.
Dearborn’s Moodle Moot 2019 is a two-day event focusing on student learning.
– Day 1 – iLearn. Learn how to effectively use iLearn.
– Day 2 – Create material for YOUR classroom. Four experts will help YOU help your students.
Blended Learning
- Engage YOUR students in 21st-century learning.
- REAL world examples of student assignments.
- Create YOUR own materials.
- Implement successful resources.
- Install excellent teacher created resources into your course.
Learn to use:
- Assignments
- Workshop
- Forums
- Book Module
- Glossary
- Page
- Lesson
- File
- Database
- Labels
- Quizzes
- Interactive activities
Create powerful quizzes with automatic feedback (and grading). Add video and audio (students can too). Add interactive elements to your online support materials.
Discounts
We all love a discount. So, we made some available. If you are in the district, we will email a discount code for you. If you are a Wayne County teacher, email us to get a code.
FREE PD
REMC Virtual Courses 2019
The REMC Virtual Courses are free and open to Michigan school personnel. You can take courses “just to learn” or complete the course and assignments and earn SCECH credits.
All the courses are facilitated by Michigan educators. The courses last three weeks and consists of two one-hour webinars and four to eight hours of resource review, assessment development, discussion boards, and written reflection. SCECHs range from 6 – 10 depending on the course.
New Courses start on April 8th.
- Literacy Instruction and Technology: Foundational Elements, Level 1
- Inquiry and Questioning: Igniting Student Curiosity with Technology, Level 1
- Media Literacy: Fake or Real
- Authentic Student Learning & Gamification
- The What, Why, and How of Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Social Media: Professional Development through Social Media, Level 1
- Dynamic Presentations
EduPaths
EduPaths offers FREE professional development. Some have FREE SCECH’s, some are just informational.
Each summer, EduPaths works with content experts in different fields to develop courses for EduPaths. Most of our educators work directly with students and are glad to share their strategies with you.
The list below are approved courses and have been, or are waiting to be, published. The linked titles are published courses. The remaining list will be published through early Spring 2019. Use the live links below to get started!
The Arts
- Producing a Musical. Why Do It? Part 1
- Producing a Musical. Why Do It? Part 2
- Introducing Reading and Writing in the Secondary Music Classroom
- MAEIA 1: Tools for Educators of the Arts
- MAEIA 2: Assessments for Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts
- MAEIA 3: Tools That Define and Assess Program Quality
- Technology in the Music Classroom – Part 1
- Technology in the Music Classroom – Part 2
- Visual Arts, Green Screens & Showcasing Student Research – Part 1
- Visual Arts, Green Screens & Showcasing Student Research – Part 2
Arts still to be published in 2018-19 – tentative dates listed:
- The MAEIA Arts Assessment Tools for Arts Educators – Part 4 (end of February 2019)
- Authentic Assessment in the Arts – Part 1 (end of March 2019)
- Authentic Assessment in the Arts – Part 2 (end of March 2019)
- NEW EduPaths courses are published at the end of every month.
Language Courses (World Language & EL)
- Adding Culture to the World Language Classroom with Current Events – Part 1
- Adding Culture to the World Language Classroom with Current Events – Part 2
- Authentic Assignments for the World Language Classroom, Part 1
- Authentic Assignments for the World Language Classroom- Part 2
- Harnessing the Power of Google Apps in the World Language Classroom – Part 1
- Harnessing the Power of Google Apps in the World Language Classroom – Part 2
- Learner Engagement in a World Language Classroom
- Instructional Strategies to Engage Students in a World Language Classroom
- Teaching English as a Second Language – Part 1
- Teaching English as a Second Language – Part 2
Language & EL still to be published in 2018-19 – tentative dates listed:
- Effective Technology in the World Language Classroom – Part 1 (end of February 2019)
- Effective Technology in the World Language Classroom – Part 2 (end of February 2019)
- Technology in the World Language Classroom: Working Toward Proficiency – Part 1 (end of March 2019)
- Technology in the World Language Classroom: Working Tow
Health & P.E.
- Creative Movement in the Classroom Part 1
- Creative Movement in the Classroom Part 2
- Everyday Games in Physical Education – Part 1
- Everyday Games in Physical Education – Part 2
- Fuel Your Tank with Premium: Making healthy choices to keep your body running at it’s best – Part 1
- Fuel Your Tank with Premium: Making healthy choices to keep your body running at it’s best – Part 2
- Introduction to Lifelong Physical Activities
- Teaching Lifelong Physical Activities
- Let’s Get Energized – Part 1
- Let’s Get Energized – Part 2
Health & PE still to be published in 2018-19 – tentative dates listed:
- Teaching Intersectionality in Health Education – Part 1 (end of February 2019)
- Teaching Intersectionality in Health Education – Part 2 (end of February 2019)
- The Physically Literate Elementary Classroom – Part 1 (end of February 2019)
- The Physically Literate Elementary Classroom – Part 2 (end of February 2019)
- Effective Lesson Structure in P.E. – Part 1 (end of March 2019)
- Effective Lesson Structure in P.E. – Part 2 (end of March 2019)
Moodle Moot US
Recently, Chris Kenniburg and I were able to attend and present at the U.S. Moodle Moot.
Both of us were asked to present on the big stage. Both of our presentations were recorded and are now available.
Focus on Learning: Moodle in PreK-14
Troy Patterson
From Login to Learning
Chris Kenniburg
Free PD
It’s that time of year again! That’s right, it’s time for Free PD!
These courses and more are available through REMC:
OER to Support Early Literacy
Starts January 7, 2019
6 SCECHs available
Register for OER to Support Early Literacy»
Student-designed OER for 21st Century Learning
Starts January 7, 2019
6 SCECHs available
Register for Student-designed OER for 21st Century Learning »
Inquiry & Questioning: Igniting Student Curiosity with Technology, Level 1
Starts January 7, 2019
6 SCECHs available
Register for Inquiry & Questioning: Igniting Student Curiosity with Technology, Level 1 »
Authentic Student Learning & Gamification
Starts January 7, 2019
6 SCECHs available
Register for Authentic Student Learning & Gamification »
Increasing Efficiency & Productivity
Starts January 7, 2019
10 SCECHs available
Register for Increasing Efficiency & Productivity»
Transforming Education – Maker Movement
Starts January 7, 2019
10 SCECHs available
Register for Transforming Education – Maker Movement »
Applying Google Apps for Education in Chrome, Level 1
Starts January 7, 2019
6 SCECHs available
Register for Applying Google Apps for Education in Chrome, Level 1»