Corporate Partner, Quizizz – “AI & Data-Driven Instruction”

AI & Data-Driven Instruction Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm ET Data-driven instruction doesn’t have to be a time-consuming cycle. With Quizizz AI, teachers and administrators have a suite of tools at their fingertips to make data-driven instruction easy. In this webinar, you will learn: How to build a data-driven instruction cycle How to automate instructional data analysis How to adapt your instruction based on your data REGISTER HERE!

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Corporate Partner, Quizizz – “Using Technology to Automate Standards Alignment”

Using Technology to Automate Standards Alignment Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm ET Teachers are always looking for new resources to support their students, but not everything out there is high-quality and standards-aligned. With Quizizz, teachers can take any resource and easily align it to standards in minutes to create a cycle of standards alignment from resource to reporting. In this webinar, you will learn: How to align any curriculum resource to your standards How to report on standards mastery to your administrators REGISTER HERE!

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Better Together – November 2024

All Hands on Deck: The Shared Responsibility of Student Well-Being Virtual Panel Discussion November 21, 2024 7:00-8:30pm FREE Join us for Better Together, a dynamic panel discussion that unites educators from METAA, MassCUE, MSLA, CES, CSTA, and MASCD to explore the critical question, "Whose responsibility is it to keep K-12 students safe?" The answer: "All of us!" This engaging conversation will dive into pressing issues such as cell phone bans in schools, access to social media, data privacy, and cybersecurity. The panel will focus on how we can collectively prioritize the digital, physical, and psychological well-being of students, ensuring that schools remain safe environments for learning. With expert insights and a human-centered approach to security, this discussion will offer valuable perspectives on safeguarding students both in and outside of the classroom. PANELISTS Julia Sabourin, Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Ronna Zigmand, Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Megan Bounit, Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Suzy Brooks, Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (MASCD) Trisha Leary,  Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA) Laura Gardner, Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) REGISTER HERE

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Corporate Partner, Teq – “The Connection Between Innovation and Mental Health”

The Connection Between Innovation and Mental Health Tuesday, October 29, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET Innovation demands a level of creative thinking that goes beyond routine tasks, but when mental health is compromised, our capacity to innovate diminishes. In this session, we’ll explore how mental well-being directly impacts innovative thinking and discuss the dangers of expecting constant innovation without proper support. Both teachers and administrators will gain insights into creating a balanced environment where innovative thinking can thrive without leading to burnout. Presented by Mandy Froehlich REGISTER HERE!

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Corporate Partner, Teq – “Creating Psychological Safety”

Creating Psychological Safety Thursday, November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm ET Innovation can't be forced and fostering innovation requires more than just creative ideas - it demands an environment where educators feel psychologically safe to take risks, share bold ideas, and challenge the status quo. This session will explore how psychological safety serves as the foundation for innovative thinking, drawing on the principles of Mandy Froehlich’s Hierarchy of Needs for Innovation and Divergent Thinking. We will discuss the elements that contribute to psychological safety in educational settings, including trust, inclusivity, and the freedom to fail without fear of judgment. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to build and maintain a culture that nurtures innovation through psychological safety. Presented by Mandy Froehlich REGISTER HERE!

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Corporate Partner, Teq – “A Canvas of Creativity: Start Your Lessons with FigJam”

A Canvas of Creativity: Start Your Lessons with FigJam Thursday, October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET FigJam is more than just a whiteboard—it's a dynamic, interactive space where digital and non-digital elements meet. In this session, you'll discover how to use FigJam to kickstart your lessons with engaging activities that inspire creativity and collaboration. Learn how to integrate images, sticky notes, drawings, and even physical elements to create a flexible learning environment. This tool is ideal for brainstorming sessions, group projects, and hybrid learning setups, giving you and your students the freedom to explore ideas in a visually stimulating way. REGISTER HERE!

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Corporate Partner, Teq – “Storytelling for Every Classroom: Engaging Students with Book Creator and AI”

Storytelling for Every Classroom: Engaging Students with Book Creator and AI Thursday, October 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET Imagine harnessing the power of storytelling to make any subject come alive for students of all ages. This session will guide you through using Book Creator, combined with AI tools, to craft custom stories that resonate with your curriculum. Whether you're teaching math, science, history, or language, storytelling can be a powerful way to engage students and enhance understanding. You'll learn how to create interactive books that illustrate complex concepts, inspire creativity, and make learning personal and relevant. From elementary school classrooms to high school settings, discover how to adapt storytelling techniques to fit your unique teaching needs, turning every lesson into a narrative adventure that captivates and educates. REGISTER HERE!

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Corporate Partner, Teq – “Feedback Made Simple: Creating Easy Loops in Google Classroom”

Feedback Made Simple: Creating Easy Loops in Google Classroom Thursday, October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET Effective feedback is key to student success, but it doesn't have to be time-consuming. In this session, we'll explore how to create efficient feedback loops in Google Classroom that save time while driving student growth. You'll learn how to hack the Private Comments to easily review student responses and help guide every student to improve. This approach not only simplifies your workflow but also encourages students to take an active role in their learning process by reflecting on and responding to feedback. REGISTER HERE!

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Corporate Partner Webinar: Secure Your Share of the FCC’s $200M Cybersecurity Funding

    ClassLink Webinar: "Secure Your Share of the FCC's $200M Cybersecurity Funding" Date:  Tuesday September 10, 2024 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EST) Join ClassLink's webinar to learn how to maximize your chances of securing funding for the $200 million FCC - Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.  Determine your qualifications and get a resource guide to help with the "application." Register Now! REGISTER HERE

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Corporate Partner FORTINET: Schools and Libraries FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Overview

Webinar: Schools and Libraries FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program Overview August 8, 2024 1:00pm (ET) Join Fortinet on…

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Corporate Partner FORTINET- FCC K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot Program: What You Need to Know

Webinar: FCC K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot Program: What You Need to Know July 30, 2024 1:00pm (ET) Join…

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Coach Bootcamp 2024

REGISTER DESCRIPTION This workshop aims to support educators aspiring to become Technology or Instructional Coaches, and also supports coaches who are relatively new in their coaching role.  The workshop aims to provide coaches with structure, tools, resources, and a PLN that they can access for support. Coach Jen will discuss best practices and will support attendees who are interested in incorporating the Google Coaching model into their professional practices. This workshop will be asynchronous with three synchronous meetings. REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  8/2/2024 REQUISITES Audience Instructional Coaches (technology and all curricular areas) Level K-12 Instructor Jen Thomas Dates August 5, 12 and 19  Asynchronous with three synchronous online meetings Time Live Virtual Meetings TBD based on participants' availability Earn 15 PDPs   Location Online MassCUE Member Cost $150 Non-Member Cost $190 Limit 25 Participants Prerequisites Interest in or currently in an Instructional or Technology Coaching Role Optional Graduate Credit 1 Graduate Credit through Bridgewater State University (pending approval) INSTRUCTOR Jen Thomas is the Professional Learning and Program Coordinator for MassCUE. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Bates College in 2000, a Master of Arts degree in Musicology from Tufts University in 2002, and a Master of Science degree in Library Science from Simmons College in 2005. A passionate technology educator, she began her career as a library media specialist and later shifted into the role of instructional technology specialist. After almost two decades working in schools, she decided it was time to give back to an organization that supported her career and is now thrilled to be part of the MassCUE team. Jen is dedicated to empowering teachers and students and has a strong interest in planning and delivering professional development in all aspects of educational technology. Jen is a Google Certified Educator, Google Certified Coach, and Google Certified Trainer. She resides in Rhode Island with her husband, Charlie, and their three children, Cooper, Noah, and Caroline. COURSE OUTLINE Week 1: Building Relationships with teachers and administrators Week 2: Communication and Coaching Week 3: Campaigns and Initiatives ISTE STANDARDS ISTE Standards Coaching Standards 1: Change Agent 1a) Create a shared vision and culture for using technology to learn and accelerate transformation through the coaching process. 1b) Facilitate equitable use of digital learning tools and content that meet the needs of each learner. 1c) Cultivate a supportive coaching culture that encourages educators and leaders to achieve a shared vision and individual goals. 1d) Recognize educators across the organization who use technology effectively to enable high-impact teaching and learning. 1e) Connect leaders, educators, instructional support, technical support, domain experts and solution providers to maximize the potential of technology for learning. 2: Connected Learner 2a) Pursue professional learning that deepens expertise in the ISTE Standards in order to serve as a model for educators and leaders. 2b) Actively participate in professional learning networks to enhance coaching practice and keep current with emerging technology and innovations in pedagogy and the learning sciences. 2c) Establish shared goals with educators, reflect on successes and continually improve coaching and teaching practice. 3: Collaborator 3a) Establish trusting and respectful coaching relationships that encourage educators to explore new instructional strategies. 3b) Partner with educators to identify digital learning content that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and aligned to content standards. 3c) Partner with educators to evaluate the efficacy of digital learning content and tools to inform procurement decisions and adoption. 3d) Personalize support for educators by planning and modeling the effective use of technology to improve student learning. 4: Learning Designer 4a) Collaborate with educators to develop authentic, active learning experiences that foster student agency, deepen content mastery and allow students to demonstrate their competency. 4b) Help educators use digital tools to create effective assessments that provide timely feedback and support personalized learning. 4c) Collaborate with educators to design accessible and active digital learning environments that accommodate learner variability. 4d) Model the use of instructional design principles with educators to create effective digital learning environments. 5: Professional Learning Facilitator 5a) Design professional learning based on needs assessments and frameworks for working with adults to support their cultural, social-emotional and learning needs. 5b) Build the capacity of educators, leaders and instructional teams to put the ISTE Standards into practice by facilitating active learning and providing meaningful feedback. 5c) Evaluate the impact of professional learning and continually make improvements in order to meet the schoolwide vision for using technology for high-impact teaching and learning. 6: Data-Driven Decision Maker 6a) Assist educators and leaders in securely collecting and analyzing student data. 6b) Support educators to interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform their decisions and support individual student learning. 6c) Partner with educators to empower students to use learning data to set their own goals and measure their progress. 7: Digital Citizen Advocate 7a) Inspire and encourage educators and students to use technology for civic engagement and to address challenges to improve their communities. 7b) Partner with educators, leaders, students and families to foster a culture of respectful online interactions and a healthy balance in their use of technology. 7c) Support educators and students to critically examine the sources of online media and identify underlying assumptions. 7d) Empower educators, leaders and students to make informed decisions to protect their personal data and curate the digital profile they intend to reflect. REGISTRATION Coach Bootcamp Registration Online Workshop (Optional Grad Credit) August 5, 12 and 19, 2024 REGISTER   REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2024

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