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Gary Abud - 2014 Michigan Teacher of the Year

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Gary Abud - 2014 Michigan Teacher of the Year

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Gary Abud's nomination of Andrew Steinman for MACUL Outstanding Technology-Using Educators of the Year

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Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant

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Comstock Park High School

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Kent ISD

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Google Drawings Mind Map / Modeling Template

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Digital Media for Presentations and Projects Vocaroo

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Marysville Public Schools

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Forest Hills Public Schools

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Jackson County ISD

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Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant

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Jackson County ISD

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Flyer and Registration

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Friday, January 16 2015 from 8AM-12PM

A Virtual Rally to Connect, Share & Grow

We had over 120 educators attend the EdTech Rally back in September. Based on the feedback from this rally, there was a desire to have more opportunities for Michigan edtech'ers to learn, share, and network with one another. We will have another rally at MACUL, but who can wait until then?

We wanted to provide an opportunity to come together sooner, so we decided to put on a Virtual EdTech Rally. This rally will kick off with a fabulous keynote speaker followed by three sessions of roundtable discussions. We are also offering a virtual lounge for open discussion throughout the day. The best part about this rally is that you can participate without ever leaving your desk!

We hope you are able to join us for this great VIRTUAL opportunity to connect, share, and grow.

Keynote: Flipping PD to Personalize Learning

We will kick off the Virtual EdTech Rally with a spectacular keynote speaker, Dan Spencer. He will be sharing how he has worked with educators to personalize learning through flipped professional development.

Agenda

8AM: Keynote

9AM: Roundtable Discussions, Session 1

10AM: Roundtable Discussions, Session 2

11AM: Roundtable Discussions, Session 3
8AM-12PM: Virtual Lounge for Open Discussion

*Additional information regarding roundtable discussion topics will be shared with registered attendees the week of January 5.

Regional Rally Roundups

Want to meet face-to-face? Consider attending a Regional Rally Roundup!

This will be an online event, but there will be a few Regional Rally Roundups where local educators can collaboratively attend the virtually rally and continue the learning into the afternoon.

Click here to find the Regional Rally Roundup closest to you
If you are interesting in hosting an Regional Rally Roundup, please contact us so we can help promote your face-to-face event.

Who should attend?

The meeting is open to any K-16 educator who supports other educators with instructional technology and wants to collaborate with others who have related roles (either full, part time or extra duty). You do not need to have an official title... if you do it might include, but isn't limited to: Instructional Technology Specialist, Technology Integrator, 21st Century Literacy Coach, Educational Technology Consultant, Instructional Coach, Building Tech Guru, etc.

Questions?

Contact Andrew Steinman, Kent ISD Educational Technology Consultant

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Design and share beautiful flyers just like this one! Spread the word with an online flyer. They're easy to make and impossible to mess up :) Try it now Friday, January 16 2015 from 8AM-12PM We had over 120 educators attend the EdTech Rally back in September.

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Flyer and Agenda

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A Rally to Connect, Share & Grow

The Next Steps for Our Community

Supporting educators using new tools and strategies? Want to connect with other professionals in the field? Join us in Grand Rapids! This unique day, bringing together leaders from across the state, is an opportunity to network and learn with/from each other. Our session will be participatory and fast-paced....come ready to discuss, question, laugh, debate, share and challenge your thinking.

DRIVING QUESTION

How do we coach educators so that pedagogy and curriculum drives technology integration?

Agenda

8-9:00- Registration (+Light Breakfast and Badge Creation)

9-9:15- Collegial Conversations

9:15-10:15- Ed Tech Round Table Discussions

10:15-11:15- Understanding Tech Integration Models

11:15-11:45- Networking Lunch

11:45AM-12:15- Developing Communication Skills

12:15-1:15- Understanding Coaching Models

1:15-1:45- Identifying Critical Components of a Tech Integration Plan

1:45-2- Circle of Friends Activity

2-2:30- Break and Travel Time

2:30-4- Tour of GVSU Mary Idema Pew Library and GVSU Tech Showcase
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4:15- ? Ruckus After the Rally (informal social gathering @ Main Street Pub: 11240 University Pkwy Allendale Charter Township, MI 49401)

We Are A Grassroots Group of Michigan Educators

FAQ

Who is this for?
The meeting is open to any K-16 Michigan educator who supports other educators with instructional technology and wants to collaborate with others who have related roles (either full, part time or extra duty). You do not need to have an official title... if you do it might include, but isn't limited to: Instructional Technology Specialist, Technology Integrator, 21st Century Literacy Coach, Educational Technology Consultant, Instructional Coach, Building Tech Guru, etc.
The idea started with a conversation between a group of Instructional Techs at the district and county level. The first Rally took place at MACUL in 2013. The planning committee consists of Andrew Steinman, Tina Tribu, Kim Powell, Jeremy Badiner, Chris Sabourin, Lori Wetzel, Dan Spencer, Kerry Guiliano and Brad Wilson.
An open mind, ideas to contribute, questions to ask, a device, business cards. Further details announced via email to registrants.
Who is putting this on?

What should I bring?

Questions?

Contact Andrew Steinman, Kent ISD Educational Technology Consultant

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Design and share beautiful flyers just like this one! Spread the word with an online flyer. They're easy to make and impossible to mess up :) Try it now A Rally to Connect, Share & Grow Supporting educators using new tools and strategies? Want to connect with other professionals in the field?

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Explore this photo album by Jeremy Badiner on Flickr!

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Shepard High School

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Calhoun ISD

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Kentwood Public Schools

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Dio Disciples | Ripper Owens & Scott Warren

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Sample video from Kentwood's online PD course focused on productive group work

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Teach Toddlers Colors Numbers Preschool Race Cars & Magnet Truck

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Screenshot from Kentwood's online PD course focused on productive group work

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Presentation from one of the Google Classroom workshops facilitated in Forest Hills

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Introduction to Google Classroom - Presentation

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Screenshot from Blended Learning in the Classroom course

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1. PARTNER with local, state, and national organizations to provide outreach [OUTREACH]

2. PROVIDE quality professional development opportunities that incorporate incentives for Michigan educator growth using a variety of interfaces (virtual and face-to-face [PD]

3. PROMOTE the REMC/RITS organization via increased resource sharing, global communication, and networking [PR]

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Select Missing Word Question Type Screenshot

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Screenshot of the question type shared by Jay Gross

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Guest access to the Classroom Readiness T3 course

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Webpage for Classroom Readiness Advisory Committee

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Sample email from the Forest Hills EdTech blog/newsletter

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Posts from FHPS Instructional Tech Blog for 12/14/2014

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Here are the latest updates from your FHPS Instructional Tech Team. Provided within you will find tech tips and tutorials, professional learning opportunities, and ways that your colleagues are using technology to enhance their instructional practices.

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Classroom Readiness Assessment Item Database

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Classroom Readiness Assessment Item Database

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Database of approximately 1000 assessment items developed and curated as part of Classroom Readiness

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MOOC for Online Assessment Awareness

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Click the button below designed for you to learn more about the M-STEP online assessment!