Increasing Productivity and Learning with Google
December 28, 2023–Copper Country ISD–Hancock (In-person)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST (lunch included)
January 4, 5, & 8–Virtual (1-hour independent sessions)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
Google Workspace is an essential tool used in our schools to accomplish important day-to-day tasks. Although we are all currently using Google Workspace, are we getting the most out of it and using it as effectively as we can? Increasing Productivity and Learning with Google is a workshop designed to assist school employees in enhancing productivity and confidence while utilizing the various tools within Google Workspace.
We will offer this workshop in two formats: as a half-day, face-to-face session and as three independent virtual, one-hour sessions.
Register at https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/ccisd/
BenQ Interactive Panel Fundamentals Training
January 16, 2024–Copper Country ISD, Hancock
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST
Leverage the power of BenQ’s interactive panel to transform your classroom into an engaging, collaborative space. Steve from REMC1 and Dave from BenQ will cover the fundamental features of the BenQ interactive panel that include: connecting a laptop to the display, casting from teacher and student devices, logging in to the panel’s embedded operating system, utilizing the EZWrite whiteboard software and more!
Register at https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/ccisd/ (opening soon!)
Computer Science Integration Strategic Planning (SCRIPT)
February 6, 2024 (districts that are currently participating in SCRIPT)
February 7, 2024 (new districts)
The Western MiSTEM Network and REMC1 are coordinating with MDE to conduct a computer science planning program for districts in the GOISD & CCISD region. Activities include a full-day pilot SCRIPT workshop at the CCISD on February 6th (returning districts) and February 7th (new districts). A three- and six-month follow-up activities will be provided to ensure successful implementation of efforts identified by districts during the February workshop.
Districts can sign up to participate in the February 7th event by completing our Western UP CS Planning SCRIPT form.
Computational Thinking Integration Project (CTIP)
February 16, 2024 (CCISD Area-wide In-Service Session)
Computational thinking is a set of problem solving strategies that can be applied to all content areas and everyday life challenges. It’s also viewed as a foundational skill for computer science and a new literacy for students. Join us for this session to learn how to utilize these concepts and applications in your classroom.
Register at https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/ccisd/ (opening soon!)
Free REMC Association of Michigan PD Opportunities
The REMC Association of Michigan offers numerous free courses, both “learn at your own pace” and instructor-led. Check out https://www.remc.org/professionallearning/ to see what is currently available.
REMC1 offers customizable technology professional development sessions. If you are interested, please contact Steve Kass (steve@remc1.org).