MACUL September Newsletter

2021 MACUL September Newsletter

Greetings from the Executive Director

Greetings from Lansing!

The fall months are upon us and and that means Halloween is on the horizon. Fall also brings the onset of the second month of school and that means the return of things that used to be normal for this time of year: our first in person board meeting in 19 months, face-to-face events are scheduled and on the calendar, #MACUL22 items are popping up everyday and we are looking forward to getting cider on the weekends!

I admit that we have an unknown path ahead to get all of our routines back, but I also have hope in and appreciation for all the things being done by all of our members to blend our past routines with our new normal to support students and fellow educators.

MACUL is committed to supporting you anywhere, anytime. I encourage you to check out our fall lineup of virtual events below and as we look forward to six months from now, I encourage you to submit a proposal today to present at #MACUL22. Now is the time to share your story of how you reached your students, how you stayed connected and how you navigated the challenges.

Enjoy the Fall,

Mark Smith

MACUL Executive Director

The 2022 MACUL Conference Call For Speakers is open! To learn more about how to submit a proposal, session types and to review our proposal guides, please visit Call For Speakers site. We will be accepting proposals until October 8th at 11:59 PM.

MACUL has partnered with Forward Edge to bring you the EdgeU Badging program that provides professional learning anytime, anywhere and at your own pace over the next year. Register today for $85 to gain access from October 5, 2021 - October, 2022.

If you’re looking to activate intrinsic motivation, ignite curiosity, and make a long-lasting impact on learning through increased student engagement, this event is for you. Register for our $49, half-day, virtual Engaged Learning Conference.

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Did you miss the Student Technology Showcase at the Capitol last year? We did too and that's why we are excited to be back for the 20th Annual STS on December 8. Save the date, start planning now and apply here to bring your innovative student teams to Lansing!

CS for Michigan - November 2, 2021. This is a unique opportunity to connect statewide work in the areas of Computer Science, MITECS and Computational Thinking. It will focus on engaging and inspiring participants with practical examples and content for integrating CS in all classrooms while promoting equity and inclusion. Click here to register for the event ($39) and find out more.

MACUL's Technology Leadership Learning Area is pleased to announce a virtual book study around Liz Kolb's book Learning First, Technology Second. Participants will obtain a copy of the book and read chapters in preparation for synchronous virtual discussions starting on October 7, 2021 and concluding March 3, 2022. See below for the full schedule. Find out more!

Digital Learning Resources from our Partners

Google For Education: Google Workspace for Education offered at Special Pricing on REMC SAVE...Learn More
Michigan Virtual: Listen to the BRIGHT Podcast Season 2...Learn More
Michigan Department of Education: Announcing Fall 2021 Virtual Continuous Improvement Conference...Learn More
REMC Association of Michigan: Register for October Virtual Courses...Learn More