#517EdTech

Two-Day 517 Ed Tech Google Workspace exploration returns this spring. This time at Clinton County RESA!

There have been many, many updates to Google Workspace over the past few months both with newer tools (like Gemini, NotebookLM, and Vids) and with classic tools (like Google Classroom, Doc, Slides, and Forms). This two-day exploration will provide an exploration of all of them with time to collaborate and build with other 517 Ed Tech Educators.

Registration is now open. Head to the registration form for more information!

STEAM Storytelling: Promoting STEM Through Literature is coming to Haslett High School on April 16.

We are excited to announce a new project (that is actually more like a “grand re-opening”) called STEAM Storytelling: Promoting STEM Through Literature. This active, hands-on professional learning day will be an exploration of the REMC statewide Promoting STEM through Literature project combined with an exploration of the REMC 13 Maker Boxes.

Two things we know:

Across time, space, and cultures, humans love telling stories and hearing stories. As we might say in education, storytelling is a high-engagement strategy.
STEM and STEAM activities ALSO provide a lot of potential for making learning experiences in classrooms more participatory for the students, provide more intrigue and growth, activate authentic struggle and collaboration, among a variety of other benefits.

So what happens if we mix those two things together? Join us on April 16 to find out! Registration is now open!

Capital Area District Library

Wednesday January 13 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Overview of CADL's Student Success Program and Library Resources for Students and Educators

Join CADL staff members for an introduction to using CADL's Student Success Cards. Learn more about these cards and the free resources available to students and educators. This session will be held virtually. Registration available at Ingham ISD's PD Zone.

Tuesday February 17 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Student Success Initiative: Overview of CADL's Digital Resources

Join CADL staff members for an overview of CADL's free digital resources that can be accessed using Student Success Cards. Staff will present information about Hoopla, Libby, BookFlix, research databases, and more. This session will be held virtually. Registration available at Ingham ISD's PD Zone.

Please note that due to the district boundaries of Capital Area District Library these opportunities are for teachers teaching in Ingham County Schools only. For more information on CADL’s Fall Learning Series, reach out to Jennifer DeGroat at degroatj@cadl.org

Michigan E Library - also known as Mel
An exploration of the Michgan eLibrary - The Michigan eLibrary is a free set of resources on all kinds of different things and they've continued to expand their offerings. Join #517EdTech as we bring in a couple of guests from Michigan eLibrary to lead us through exploring the amazing collection of resources that you and your students could be using right now for free.

Elementary Presentation

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At #517EdTech, we believe that the most influential interactions that happen in a school are between teachers and learners.

As such, we seek to support educators in investing their time, energy, brainpower and collaboration in reconsidering the possibilities for the seemingly-normal (but wildly impactful) interactions they have with learners each day.

#517EdTech was launched in 2014 with goal of connecting educators in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties in Mid-Michigan for the collective investment where it matters most. Our professional learning network includes educators from over 20 public, private, and post-secondary educational communities, and has grown to over 700 educators in the Capital Region. There's room for you, too.

Questions about how to get involved? Ask Christy, Andrew or Allison for more information.