TRIG
Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant
March 8, 2017 - TRIG Weekly Update
Table of Contents
Important News & Updates
Data Hubs - All districts that are currently using  Edupoint Synergy, MISTAR, PowerSchool, Skyward or  SunGard eSchoolPlus  are invited to begin the onboarding process. Please visit the  District Application Information page  and click on the link for the sign-up form. 

MI Open Books - Free Social Studies Open Educational Resources (OERs) are available . Download yours here:  http://textbooks.wmisd.org/

EduPaths - New courses are being added all the time! Click here to sign up for FREE, bite-sized professional learning:   https://EduPaths.org/

TRIG on Twitter  - Follow us!  @22iTRIG    @MiOpenBook    @EduPathsMDE

Device Purchasing - TRIG Best Practices Apple Academy 2017: Now accepting applications. Click here for more information. 

Device Purchasing SPOT Bid:  Awards will be approved on April 11, 2017, and the purchase window will be open April 19, 2017 - September 30, 2017. Login here
talkingTRIG March Talking Points

Each month, the TRIG Project Managers put together bullet points of updates from their projects that may be useful to the field in communicating out about TRIG. These are then published on the   TRIG Website  under the Communications tab or here if you would like to take a look at past months. 


maculCome Visit TRIG at MACUL!

The TRIG Team is heading to the annual Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Conference March 15-17, 2017 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, MI. We will be at booth 318/319 so please stop by to find out what's happening with TRIG this Spring!

You'll also want to check out the various presentations from the TRIG Project Managers. Below are times and session descriptions. 

Thursday, March 16, 2017: 

Actionable Data From the TRIG Data Hubs
10:00 am -11:00 am,  Room: 250A
Don Dailey, Data Integration Project Manager, TRIG, and 
Kevin Bullard, Support Manager, TRIG/Kalamazoo RESA
Many people think that the Data Integration Activity is about improving integrations.  While that is a part of it, improved integration is a means to an end.  Once systems are better integrated, there are a number of tools that can be used to improve education.  Come see the dashboards and other exciting ways that this activity is helping to provide timely, actionable data to improve educational outcomes.

EduPaths:  Helping Educators Navigate Their Professional Learning
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Room 250A
Luke Wittum, EduPaths Staff, Genesee ISD, 250A
Differentiated, bite sized, and FREE- jump into to self-paced learning created by Michigan educators! EduPaths.org is a web-based resource supporting instructional practice, technology integration, and more. It provides connections to in-person, blended, and online pd offerings from statewide partners. Explore EduPaths and learn how one district is using it to boost professional learning and fulfill DPPD requirements for staff.

From Static Text to Digital Next
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Room 250A
Dave Johnson, MI Open Book Project Manager, TRIG and Rebecca Bush, Instructional Consultant, Ottawa Area ISD
The Assessment & Curriculum activity has been hard at work completing the set of free digital textbooks for social studies which will be released to districts across the state this fall. They are device neutral, open source, and will cover all of K-12 SS. Come learn about the project, see the progress of the prototypes, and learn how to use it in the classroom! This session will be our first official preview of our HS World History offering.

Transforming Schools in to 1-to-1 Learning Environments
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Room 250A
Anthony Buza, TST Project Manager, TRIG
Join an engaging conversation about transforming schools into 1-to-1 learning environments where best practices of 21st century instruction and learning can occur. During this session, aspects of adopting 1:1 technology and review of best practices for (1) a wireless network , (2) classroom technology, (3) mobile devices and (4) professional development for teachers.

Friday, March 17, 2017:

How in the world am I going to assess these new science standards?  Next Gen Science Performance Tasks
10:00 am - 11:00 am, Room 250A
Darcy McMahon, SMTC Program Director, TRIG;
Kevin Bullard, Project Manager, TRIG/Kalamazoo RESA;  and Matt Samocki, Science Curriculum & Assessment Project Manager, Central Michigan University
Come discover new resources for assessing students understanding of science across three dimensions of the new Michigan Science Standards. Participants will experience several performance tasks at different levels. Learn how performance tasks can be used in Illuminate DnA to easily analyze student learning, drive instruction, and differentiate instruction. Possibilities to get involved include reviewing tasks, writing tasks, or training teachers to write or use tasks.

Hack This Book! Put the "Open" in your MI Open Book
11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Room 250A
Dave Johnson, MI Open Book Project Manager, TRIGDave Johnson, MI Open Book Project Manager, TRIG; Kymberli Wregglesworth, Teacher, Onaway Area Community School District; Melissa Wozniak, Teacher, Rogers City Area Schools; Sandy Freeland, Teacher, McBain Agricultural Rural School; and Denise Gallemore, Teacher, Marysville Public Schools
With the MI Open Book project coming to a close, come experience firsthand how to make it the last SS book you'll ever need. Whether you're editing in Microsoft Word or iBooks Author, be prepared to leave knowing exactly how to "Hack this book!" The perfect session for those who are ready to "Open" their books.

"Open" The World of Interactive SS with MI Open Book
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Room 250A
Dave Johnson, MI Open Book Project Manager and Rebecca Bush, Instructional Consultant, Ottawa Area ISD
It's one thing to have a digital Social Studies text, it's another to teach with it. Learn and explore many different ways of teaching with open resources such as the MI Open Book Project. From getting it into your kids hands to "Opening" up the world - and everything in between. This session will be lead by teachers who have been using the MI Open Book Materials and will be a great session for those who want to figure out how to use it in their classes.

We look forward to seeing you next week!
remc2017 REMC 
Device Purchasing Bid

The REMC Device Purchasing Bid purchase window is scheduled to open on April 19, 2017 and will run through September 30, 2017. In early April, we should have a list of the preliminary awards available along with prices, so you can begin planning!

If you are on another listserv that would be interested in this information, please feel free to pass the information along!

Any questions, email [email protected].

mstepM-STEP Test Administration Manual Available NOW 
Articles below are reprinted from the March 2, 2017 issue of Spotlight on Student Assessment and Accountability 

The M-STEP Test Administration Manual (TAM) is now available on the M-STEP web page (www. michigan.gov/mstep) under the What's New and Current Assessment Administration sections. The manual provides important information for District Test Coordinators, Building Test Coordinators, and Test Administrators who are responsible for both online and paper/pencil M-STEP administrations. All staff involved in the M-STEP administration should read and know the policies, procedures, and guidelines documented in the TAM, to ensure a valid, equitable, and troublefree M-STEP administration.

2017 Supports and Accommodations Table Now Available 
The 2017 Supports and Accommodations Table is now available on the following assessment web pages under the Student Supports and Accommodations Section: 

Read the full article here. 

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TRIG/Dell Virtual Professional  Learning 
for March 2017
No Cost* Professional Development 
(open to all districts) 


Click Here to Register!

We are excited to offer a new course,  Using Open Educational Resources (OERs) to Enhance & Grow Your Teaching. In this course you will: 
Learn how to find and effectively use free or low cost resources to meet the needs of each learner. Discover how open educational resources are changing the face of education and allowing teachers to find high quality resources for the classroom without having to worry about per pupil funding or school budget constraints. Explore how dynamic digital libraries, media tools, and networks can help you save time and fill your professional toolbox. 

*Note: This course is approved for 9 SCECH credits; all other courses listed below are approved for 6 SCECHs.

All courses below are 3 weeks in length and contain two live, 1-hour webinars. After registering, you will receive course instructions; webinars will begin  the second week of the month (first week is rolling enrollment and pre-course readings).
Click on the links below to get
more information on each course and to register.
  1. NEW COURSE! Using Open Educational Resources (OERs) to Enhance & Grow Your Teaching 
  2. Introduction to Applying Google Apps for Education
  3. Intermediate Google for Learning
  4. Authentic Student Learning and Gamification
  5. Introductory Practices in Literacy Instruction and Technology
  6. Leading a Culture of Change in Your School  
  7. Design Thinking made Practical
  8. Office 365: Improving student learning and management
  9. Personalized & Blended Learning for ALL Students
  10. Professional Development through Social Media
  11. Social Media: Rockstar Course


For additional TRIG Professional Learning Opportunities, 
visit EduPaths.org. 


datesTRIG Upcoming Dates 

Thursday, March 9, 2017
E-Rate Advisory Committee Meeting

Friday, March 10, 2017
EduPaths Advisory Committee Meeting 

Monday, March 13, 2017
TRIG/MDE Collaboration Meeting 

Wednesday March 15, 2017
Data Hubs Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 15 through Friday, March 17, 2017
TRIG Presentations & Booth at MACUL 2017 (see above article for details) 
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