Nominations are open for the 2026 Frank Miracola 21st Century Educational Excellence Award! This collaborative honor from REMC, MACUL, and Michigan Virtual celebrates innovative K–12 educators who transform learning through technology.
👉 Apply or nominate an educator: bit.ly/remcaward26

Celebrating innovation in Michigan education! MACUL honors members who use technology to improve teaching and learning. Submit nominations by January 6, 2026:
Winners will be announced at the 50th Annual MACUL Conference. Know a standout educator or district? Nominate them today: macul.org/awards/

Bring critical thinking to life with tabletop games! 🎲 Our Things in Rings game card is just one example of the free resources REMC offers educators. Each card includes a description, age, and player details, the skills students will build, and how the activity aligns with state standards!

The latest EdTech newsletter is here! 🚀

Discover new tools, teaching strategies, and crucial insights to shape the future of learning.

Read the full issue now: secure.smore.com/n/g2195

#EdTech #Education #Teachers #K12 #eLearning #HigherEd

CONNECTING EDUCATORS JCISD Technology Services News

Our new EdTech newsletter is out!
~🚀 Urgent Google Storage updates ⚠️ (Nov 1 deadline!)
~FREE Lit & STEM PL 💡
~OpenStax + Google NotebookLM 📚
~MACUL Scholarship deadline (Nov 1!) ⏰

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#EdTech #K12 #STEM #GoogleEDU #TeacherPD

Happy World Smile Day from REMC! Today, we’re celebrating the joy of learning, the power of collaboration, and the smiles that come from supporting educators and students across the state. Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep smiling!

Teachers & school leaders: Check out Power Up Teaching & Learning resources- free, flexible resources designed to help integrate edtech into core practices. Each module includes guides, slides, videos, templates, & more. Dive in & let tech work for you: bit.ly/remcedtech

Rethink assessment with AI! Join colleagues across the state to explore how AI tools can personalize feedback, build inclusive rubrics, and boost student learning. Plus, earn 1.5 FREE SCECHs! Don’t miss this impactful webinar on Oct. 13th at 4 pm: bit.ly/remcassessai

Don’t miss out on REMC’s October courses! Boost your tech skills, learn new engagement strategies, & earn 10 FREE SCECHs - all at your own pace! Sign up now, registration ends October 1st, courses start Monday 10/6: remc.org/remc-all-events

Stay one step ahead of cyber risks! REMC’s Cybersecurity Resources offer guides, tools, and lessons to help you protect your classroom & school. Explore vetted materials on data privacy, phishing prevention, & safe digital practices. Explore now: bit.ly/cyberremcres...

Dive into free, student-friendly resources to build digital skills, stay safe online, and explore tech tools - all at your own pace. Perfect for K‑12 classrooms & after-school learning. Check out 21Things4Students, we’ve been making changes! remc.org/21Things4Students/

Join Michigan Virtual and the Statewide AI Workgroup on Oct. 15th in Novi. This event brings together K-12 educators and national AI experts for a day of conversation, innovative learning, and integration of AI in education. Limited seats: bit.ly/mvaisummit25
#AISummit2025

Looking for a safe and secure way to store your annual training videos? MiStreamnet is helping districts and agencies with this task. You can even assign short quizzes to document completion. remc.org/educator-resources/mi-streamnet/

International Literacy Day is today! REMC knows literacy is more than reading - it’s about opening doors to creativity, innovation, and future opportunities. Check out the resources and professional learning we offer to make meaningful connections between literacy and tech.

Looking for classroom video hosting? MI Streamnet is a FREE, hosting site through REMC. Safe and without advertisements, it’s perfect for school communications, training and more. Add quizzes, control access and get personal support: remc.org/educator-resources/mi-streamnet

Speaker proposals are now open for the 2026 MACUL Annual Conference! Share your expertise, inspire educators, and showcase innovative practices. Submit by Oct. 6 to be part of Michigan’s biggest EdTech event. Details: bit.ly/speakmacul #MACUL26

REMC’s work in supporting CS education across Michigan was recently featured on Dr. Monica Burns’ Easy EdTech Podcast! Steve Kass and Sarah Wood share how REMC and RITS are helping educators integrate CS into classrooms statewide. Listen here: bit.ly/remclisten

Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of educators, support staff, and partners across Michigan who make a difference for students every day. Thank you for all you do!

Mark your calendars! REMC is partnering with CSforMichigan to bring 2 days of hands-on CS learning. Join us Sept 23 and 24 to explore, connect & grow your CS skills! Info & RSVP: bit.ly/csformievent

Stretch every dollar by purchasing your classroom supplies through REMC SAVE. Looking for pencils, crayons, stickers, batteries and everything in between? Go to remcsave.org now! You will find discounts on many of the items you are currently buying and shipping is included!

CONNECTING EDUCATORS TEAMJXN NEWS 📰

Check out our latest Technology Newsletter! 🗞️

Inside, you'll find:
✅ The return of our Literacy and STEM PD boxes
✅ Important Chrome Web Store information
✅ Tips for creating the best AI prompts

Read it here: secure.smore.com/n/tzupj

Don’t miss out on REMC’s September courses! Boost your tech skills, learn new engagement strategies & earn 10 FREE SCECHs - all at your own pace! Sign up now, registration ends September 3rd, courses start Monday 9/8: remc.org/remc-all-events

New AI tools, fake posts & algorithm overload - today’s kids face a digital world like never before. Join Eisha Buch from Common Sense Media to explore the NEW Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum! Webinar is perfect for K–8 educators, held 8/25: bit.ly/regAug25csm

Explore Literacy and STEM with our new professional development series! Get up to three curated "PL in a Box" kits, each with a book, lesson plans, and supplies.

Self-paced & flexible

$10 per box

Earn up to 9 FREE SCECHs!

Spots limited to 25 teachers! Register now: bit.ly/unboxLIT

Don’t miss out on important assessment information from MDE! Check out the Weekly Spotlight on Student Assessment and Accountability published every Thursday. It includes helpful training guides, assessment calendars, and data analysis articles. Sign up: bit.ly/mdespot

Empower your students with learning that meets them where they are. Dates are set for 2025-26 Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM). Find a date that works for you and join us using the FREE Modern Classrooms Project course: bit.ly/remcslam26

Seeking 8 innovative Michigan HS teachers (2 each from ELA, math, science & social studies) to join a collaborative workgroup. Together, you’ll design sample lessons and units that align with both MI CS standards and your content area. Interested: bit.ly/applyremc

It’s not too early to start planning for the December 3rd Student Technology Showcase at the Michigan State Capitol. Consider bringing a team of students to showcase how technology integration is supporting and enhancing student learning: bit.ly/techshowcase25

Ann Smart is our REMC Association President & is the EdTech Consultant for Lenawee ISD and the REMC 19W Director. She is excited to help bring TeachMI Summit to life and enjoys creating fun, interactive opportunities for educators to connect and build strong relationships.

Join Michigan Virtual and the Statewide AI Workgroup on Oct. 15th in Novi. This event brings together K-12 educators and national AI experts for a day of conversation, innovative learning and integration of AI in education. Limited seats: bit.ly/mvaisummit25
#AISummit2025