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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Corporate Partner CES: Summer of AI

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Summer 2024 CUEcamp East

Welcome to CUEcamp: Back to School Edition! This half-day workshop is tailor-made for K-12 educators eager to infuse their classrooms with cutting-edge technology while igniting a spark of innovation in their lesson plans. Purpose: As we gear up for a new academic year, CUEcamp aims to equip educators with the tools, strategies, and inspiration needed to foster engaging and dynamic learning environments. From AI to Z, we'll explore how technology can enhance teaching and learning experiences for our students. Sessions: Dive into a series of dynamic sessions led by seasoned educators and tech enthusiasts. Each session is crafted to provide practical tips, hands-on activities, and real-world examples that you can seamlessly integrate into your curriculum. Hands-On Activities: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on activities that bring technology to life. From creating multimedia projects to coding, these interactive workshops will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to try new things in your classroom. Collaborative Learning: Connect with fellow educators, share ideas, and collaborate on innovative lesson plans. Whether you're a tech newbie or a seasoned pro, CUEcamp provides a supportive community where you can learn from each other and grow together. Coffee and More: Fueling the day's adventures, the Museum will provide coffee, lunch, and complimentary parking to ensure a hassle-free experience for all participants. Following lunch, educators will participate in an exciting scavenger hunt around the Museum, adding a touch of fun and camaraderie to this enriching professional development experience. REGISTER LOCATION Museum of Science, Boston Museum of Science Driveway Boston, Massachusetts View Map   REQUISITES Audience Classroom educators, Instructional Coaches/Specialists, Administrators Level K-12 Dates Friday, August 23, 2024 Time 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Lunch Complimentary Lunch provided Earn 5 PDPs   Location Museum of Science, Boston Registration Fee $50 Limit 30 Participants AGENDA 8:30am - 9:00am Arrival/Registration and Coffee 9:00am - 9:15am Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping 9:15am - 10:30am Interactive Learning Session I 10:30am - 11:45am Interactive Learning Session II 11:45am - 12:45pm Lunch & Networking 12:45pm - 1:00pm Museum Opening & Scavenger Hunt Prep 1:00pm - 2:00pm Explore the Museum & Scavenger Hunt 2:00pm CUEcamp Takeaways, Share-out Raffle    

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Let’s Talk About AI: Summer Webinar Series

Register REGISTER Description Join us for "Let's Talk About AI," an engaging and informative four-session webinar series titled. This series aims to delve into the multifaceted impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education. Each week, we will tackle a distinct theme, bringing together expert panelists to provide insights, spark discussions, and foster a deeper understanding of AI's role in our lives. Join your hosts and panelists as we ask deeper questions about artificial intelligence, its impact in schools, and how we can openly and transparently approach this incredibly important topic with students. Sessions July 11 - Let’s Talk About AI and Digital Literacy Instructors: Jessica Brittingham & Colleen Simpson July 18 - Let’s talk about AI and Plagiarism Instructors: TBD August 8 - Let’s Talk About AI and the Environment Instructors: Savvy Demers & Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse August 15 - Let’s Talk About AI and Equity Instructors: Jo Persad & Sahara Pradhan Dates Dates July 11, 18, August 8, 15, 2024 (4 Weeks) Time 10:00am - 11:00am Location Online MassCUE Member Cost Free Non-Member Cost Free Register REGISTER

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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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MassCUE Annual General Meeting 2024 – Join Us!

    MassCUE members are cordially invited to the MassCUE Annual General Meeting and dinner.  This event will be held at 5:00 PM on June 5, 2024, at Gillette Stadium. The General Meeting is a time for you, our members, to talk with our MassCUE Board of Directors and reflect on all the great things we have accomplished together in the past year! Let's reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, interact with our Corporate Partners and give feedback to help shape the future of MassCUE. Join us for a cocktail hour at 5:00 PM, followed by a short presentation and dinner. This event is free for MassCUE members.   Location: Optum Lounge, Gillette Stadium View Map of Parking and Directions to Gillette Please Note that the Map shows 2 entrances.  E3 is the only entrance that can be used to get to the Optum Lounge. Directions: Enter via P1 Drive.  Continue along P1 Drive towards the Security Check Point.  Take your first right into Lot 6 and enter via the E3 Dell Technologies Suite entrance.  Lighted electronic boards and directional signs will direct you to your event. Registration This event is for current members only. If your membership has expired, you must renew before you complete your registration.  If you are not a MassCUE member, please join before registering! REGISTER Click on the tabs below for our Annual Report and 2023 Annual Meeting minutes. Annual Report General Meeting Minutes   View the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24   View Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Please review the minutes from the 2023 Annual General Meeting. A motion will be made to accept these minutes at our June 5, 2024 meeting. View Minutes General Meeting June 2023 *Meeting minutes posted April 19, 2024

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CUEup: Watertown, MA

Donohue’s Bar and Grill 87 Bigelow Avenue Watertown, MA Thursday, April 25, 2024 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Meet with fellow edtech educators at our MassCUE CUEup on April 25 from 5:00-8:00pm at Donohue's Bar & Grill in Watertown. This event, which is generously sponsored by MassCUE Corporate Partner Gaggle is a great opportunity to connect with other educators in your neighborhood. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. Come socialize, network and share ideas in an informal setting. RSVP Please let us know you are coming by filling out this form. What are CUEups? MassCUE CUEups are opportunities for educators to meet up, connect, network, and share innovative, best practices in teaching and learning. Taking place in a variety of locations around Massachusetts, CUEups are intended to ignite passion, encourage camaraderie, and grow the MassCUE community.

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Corporate Partner ClassLink: “Automagical” April 30

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Corporate Partner Teq “30 Keyboard Shortcuts that Teachers Need” with Alice Keeler

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Corporate Partner Teq “What Makes a Quality Rubric” with Alice Keeler

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Virtual PD: Getting Started with AI — Tools for K-12 Educators

REGISTRATION Virtual Professional Development: Getting Started with AI: Tools for K-12 Educators May 1, 2024 and May 8, 2024 REGISTER FOR GETTING STARTED WITH AI DESCRIPTION This session offers exciting possibilities for supporting innovative teaching and personalized education. This module provides practical techniques that any educator can use to help support their teaching. No experience with prompt engineering, or Generative AI is required. In this course participants will: Learn how to brainstorm lesson plans that integrate learner interests and needs. Generate engaging class activities. Think of new and innovative ways of solving problems. Generate personalized quizzes on the fly that students can use to test themselves on topics and incorporate their interests. Format: Virtual Live sessions, 2 x 90 minute sessions, plus, asynchronous work. Live Sessions: Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Audience Educators Level K-12 Instructors Nicole L'Etoile and Jen Thomas Dates May 1st and May 8th, 2024 Time 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Location Virtual MassCUE Member Cost $75.00 Non-Member Cost $95.00 Earn 5 PDPs: Digital Literacy and Computer Science, Instructional Technology/Digital Literacy Limit 30 Maximum INSTRUCTORS 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.     Dr. L’Etoile, holding an Ed.D. from J&W University, brings extensive expertise in designing diverse learning solutions. Passionate about technology integration, instructional design, and ensuring online content is accessible. She is a certified Google PMP and a seasoned coach. With roles including LMS Administrator, K-12 Principal, PD Consultant, Induction Coach, and Business & Computer Educator, her impact on professional practice is substantial. Nicole resides in RI with her husband, Paul.  

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