Corporate Partner TECHMD: “Unlocking the Full Potential of your 2024 E-Rate Funding” January 30

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Corporate Partner Renaissance “Strategies for More Effective Progress Monitoring”

        Upcoming Webinar — Strategies for More Effective Progress Monitoring Wednesday, January 24,…

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Corporate Partner Showcase 2024

MassCUE Corporate Partners Showcase 2024 @Gillette Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:15am - 1:30pm Are you a decision maker for hardware and/or software purchases -- Technology Directors, Curriculum Coordinators, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Principals, Library Managers, and more?  MassCUE and our Corporate Partners are hosting an event just for you!!! It will be a fun-filled day with lots of learning and collaborating.  Meet with our Corporate Partners, talk about the future, learn what they have to offer, and be a part of a special day. Learn more about our Corporate Partners -- Visit our CORPORATE PARTNER page on the MassCUE website.   REGISTER FOR THIS COMPLIMENTARY EVENT! If you have registered and are unable to attend, please email masscue@masscue.org to let us know you cannot attend. LOCATION and PARKING Gillette Stadium East Side, Parking Lot #5 Enter the Stadium (from the highway) at P1/P2 Door to Enter at: E1 Inside: Putnam Club Area     SCHEDULE SHOWCASE SCHEDULE Link to Showcase Schedule Document 7:30 - 8:30 AM Corporate Partner Set Up 8:15 - 9:00 AM Registration/Light Breakfast/Visit with Corporate Partners 9:00 - 9:30 AM Session 1 3 Available Sessions 9:45 - 10:15 AM Session 2 2 Available Sessions 10:30 - 11:00 AM Session 3 2 Available Sessions 11:15 - 11:45 AM Session 4 3 Available Sessions 12:00 - 1:00 PM Buffet Lunch & Visit with Corporate Partners 1:00 - 1:30 PM Raffle/Visit with Corporate Partners/Closing 1:30 - 2:15 PM Corporate Partner Breakdown HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels for Corporate Partner Showcase Here is a link to an Accommodations document containing information about the hotels in the area of Gillette.  Link to a map showing where the hotel is located is included in the document.  They are all close to Gillette. Corporate Partner Showcase — A Fantastic Day — 2023 #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

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Winter 2024 CUECamp – Museum of Science, Friday, February 23

Winter CUECamp: Adventures in STEM! Friday, February 23 -- Museum of Science -- 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. REGISTRATION Winter 2024 CUECamp Registration is Open! Friday, February 23, 2024 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Museum of Science, Boston, MA $25 MassCUE Member Price/$35 Non-Member Price Google directions to Museum of Science Museum of Science Directions and Parking Information Note: This exciting event will run twice (Tuesday 2/20 and Friday 2/23); select the date that works best for you! REGISTER NOW FOR FRIDAY 2/23 CUECAMP DESCRIPTION Welcome to Winter CUECamp: Adventures in STEM! Set against the inspiring backdrop of the Boston Museum of Science, this day-long experience promises an engaging exploration of collaborative challenges and interactive sessions designed to kindle creativity and problem-solving skills. In the morning, educators will immerse themselves in a variety of hands-on activities, where they will collaborate and share ideas with fellow educators. These sessions are designed to ignite innovative approaches, providing practical and impactful ways to seamlessly integrate STEM concepts into the classroom. Fueling the day's adventures, our Corporate Partner Sponsors will provide coffee and a light breakfast while the Museum will provide lunch and complimentary parking to ensure a hassle-free experience for all participants. Following lunch, educators are treated to free access to the Museum, allowing them to continue their exploration of STEM wonders. The day concludes with an exciting scavenger hunt around the Museum, adding a touch of fun and camaraderie to this enriching professional development experience. Audience Classroom Educators, Instructional Coaches/Specialists, Administrators Level K-12 Dates Tuesday, February 20 or Friday, February 23 (this event will run twice; select the date that works best for you) Time 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Coffee and Light Breakfast Generously provided by our Sponsor: Custom Computer Specialists Lunch Generously provided by the Museum Earn 6 PDPs   Location Boston Museum of Science, Museum of Science Drive, Boston, MA Parking Generously provided by the Museum MassCUE Member Cost $25 Non-Member Cost $35 Limit 25 Participants per event CUECamp AGENDA 8:30am - 9:00am Arrival and Check-In 9:00am - 9:20am Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping 9:30am - 10:20am Interactive Learning Session I 10:30am - 11:20am Interactive Learning Session II 11:30am - 1:00pm Lunch & Networking 1:00pm-1:30pm Museum Orientation & Scavenger Hunt Prep 1:30pm-2:30pm Explore the Museum & Scavenger Hunt 2:30pm-3:00pm CUECamp Takeaways, Share-Out, Raffle ISTE STANDARDS ISTE Standards Educator Standards 2.1: Learner: Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. Educators: 2.1.a) Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.   2.2: Leader: Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning. Educators: 2.2.a) Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders. 2.2.b) Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students. 2.2.c) Model for colleagues the identification, exploration, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning.   2.3: Citizen: Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world. Educators: 2.3.b) Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency. 2.3.c) Mentor students in safe, legal and ethical practices with digital tools and the protection of intellectual rights and property. 2.3.d) Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy.   2.4: Collaborator: Educators dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems. Educators: 2.4a) Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology. 2.4.c) Use collaborative tools to expand students' authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally. 2.4.d) Demonstrate cultural competency when communicating with students, parents and colleagues and interact with them as co-collaborators in student learning.   2.5: Designer: Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability. Educators: 2.5.a) Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs. 2.5.b) Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning. 2.5.c) Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning.   2.6: Facilitator: Educators facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the ISTE Standards for Students. Educators: 2.6.a) Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings. 2.6.b) Manage the use of technology and student learning strategies in digital platforms, virtual environments, hands-on makerspaces or in the field. 2.6.c) Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and computational thinking to innovate and solve problems. 2.6.d) Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge or connections. SPONSOR INFO Custom Computer Specialists Custom Computer Specialists is a leading provider of technology solutions and services for both public and private schools throughout the Northeast. While Custom offers Technology Solutions and Services for Cybersecurity, Physical Security, Cloud, Networking, Collaboration, Managed Services, IT Consulting and Implementation, their goal is simple: to support the goals of educators with unparalleled responsiveness and exemplary customer satisfaction. To learn more about Custom Computer Specialists, visit them at https://www.customonline.com. Winter CUECamp: Adventures in STEM! Friday, February 23 -- Museum of Science -- 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

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Winter 2024 CUECamp – Museum of Science, Tuesday, February 20

Winter CUECamp: Adventures in STEM! Tuesday, February 20 -- Museum of Science -- 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. REGISTRATION Winter 2024 CUECamp Registration is Open! Tuesday, February 20, 2024 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Museum of Science, Boston, MA $25 MassCUE Member Price/$35 Non-Member Price Google directions to Museum of Science Museum of Science Directions and Parking Information Note: This exciting event will run twice (Tuesday 2/20 and Friday 2/23); select the date that works best for you! REGISTER NOW FOR TUESDAY 2/20 CUECAMP DESCRIPTION Welcome to Winter CUECamp: Adventures in STEM! Set against the inspiring backdrop of the Boston Museum of Science, this day-long experience promises an engaging exploration of collaborative challenges and interactive sessions designed to kindle creativity and problem-solving skills. In the morning, educators will immerse themselves in a variety of hands-on activities, where they will collaborate and share ideas with fellow educators. These sessions are designed to ignite innovative approaches, providing practical and impactful ways to seamlessly integrate STEM concepts into the classroom. Fueling the day's adventures, our Corporate Partner Sponsors will provide coffee and a light breakfast while the Museum will provide lunch and complimentary parking to ensure a hassle-free experience for all participants. Following lunch, educators are treated to free access to the Museum, allowing them to continue their exploration of STEM wonders. The day concludes with an exciting scavenger hunt around the Museum, adding a touch of fun and camaraderie to this enriching professional development experience. Audience Classroom Educators, Instructional Coaches/Specialists, Administrators Level K-12 Dates Tuesday, February 20 or Friday, February 23 (this event will run twice; select the date that works best for you) Time 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Coffee and Light Breakfast Generously provided by our Sponsors: Custom Computer Specialists and Teq Lunch Generously provided by the Museum Earn 6 PDPs   Location Boston Museum of Science, Museum of Science Drive, Boston, MA Parking Generously provided by the Museum MassCUE Member Cost $25 Non-Member Cost $35 Limit 25 Participants per event CUECamp AGENDA 8:30am - 9:00am Arrival and Check-In 9:00am - 9:20am Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping 9:30am - 10:20am Interactive Learning Session I 10:30am - 11:20am Interactive Learning Session II 11:30am - 1:00pm Lunch & Networking 1:00pm-1:30pm Museum Orientation & Scavenger Hunt Prep 1:30pm-2:30pm Explore the Museum & Scavenger Hunt 2:30pm-3:00pm CUECamp Takeaways, Share-Out, Raffle ISTE STANDARDS ISTE Standards Educator Standards 2.1: Learner: Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. Educators: 2.1.a) Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.   2.2: Leader: Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning. Educators: 2.2.a) Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders. 2.2.b) Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students. 2.2.c) Model for colleagues the identification, exploration, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning.   2.3: Citizen: Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world. Educators: 2.3.b) Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency. 2.3.c) Mentor students in safe, legal and ethical practices with digital tools and the protection of intellectual rights and property. 2.3.d) Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy.   2.4: Collaborator: Educators dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems. Educators: 2.4a) Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology. 2.4.c) Use collaborative tools to expand students' authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally. 2.4.d) Demonstrate cultural competency when communicating with students, parents and colleagues and interact with them as co-collaborators in student learning.   2.5: Designer: Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability. Educators: 2.5.a) Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs. 2.5.b) Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning. 2.5.c) Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning.   2.6: Facilitator: Educators facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the ISTE Standards for Students. Educators: 2.6.a) Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings. 2.6.b) Manage the use of technology and student learning strategies in digital platforms, virtual environments, hands-on makerspaces or in the field. 2.6.c) Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and computational thinking to innovate and solve problems. 2.6.d) Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge or connections. SPONSOR INFO Custom Computer Specialists Custom Computer Specialists is a leading provider of technology solutions and services for both public and private schools throughout the Northeast. While Custom offers Technology Solutions and Services for Cybersecurity, Physical Security, Cloud, Networking, Collaboration, Managed Services, IT Consulting and Implementation, their goal is simple: to support the goals of educators with unparalleled responsiveness and exemplary customer satisfaction. To learn more about Custom Computer Specialists, visit them at https://www.customonline.com. Teq Learning solutions for every environment. Explore the technology, tools, and instructional solutions that bring all of the dynamic moving parts of education together into the complete thought.  Transform your classroom with STEM Technology and revolutionize the way your students learn by creating solutions with real-world applications; enrich student experiences and cultivate collaborative learning with the latest interactive displays and classroom audio systems; learn educational technology skills with pd designed around your needs, with options for on-site, online, or a blended learning model; interactive learning through play and movement with our active learning spaces. To learn more about Teq, visit them at www.teq.com.     Winter CUECamp: Adventures in STEM! Tuesday, February 20 -- Museum of Science -- 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

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CUEup: Raynham, MA

January CUEup Crue Brew Brewery 95 Ryan Drive, #6, Raynham, MA 02767 Thursday,…

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Corporate Partner TECHMD: “Ensuring 2024 Success: 3 Key Elements You Can’t Miss on your Technology Plan”

January 9, 2024 @ 1:00 P.M. Live Webinar:  Ensuring 2024 Success: 3 Key Elements You…

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Corporate Partner TECHMD: “Protecting Your School Network During the Holidays”

December 7, 2023 @ 1:00 P.M. Live Webinar:  Protecting Your School Network During the Holidays

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Corporate Partner TECHMD: “Top Cybersecurity Measures You Must Consider for 2024”

December 12, 2023 @ 1:00 P.M. Live Webinar:  Top 10 Cybersecurity Measures You Must Consider…

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Corporate Partner TECHMD: “Lifecycle Planning for Your Tech Equipment”

November 29, 2023 @ 1:00 P.M. Live Webinar:  Lifecycle Planning for Your Tech Equipment: The…

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Corporate Partner Renaissance “Literacy Instruction for Emerging Bilinguals”

        Upcoming Webinar — Literacy Instruction for Emerging Bilinguals: Language Development, Language Arts, or…

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Spring Conference 2024

  LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD MassCUE is stepping up to the plate with a new format and new dates for our Spring Conference. Please join us at Polar Park in Worcester on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 for presentations, workshops and hands-on sessions centered around the theme: Leveling the Playing Field. The MassCUE Spring Conference will be an opportunity for educators to connect with colleagues and learn about the ideas and digital learning tools that are changing the game in education.   Register for Spring Conference 2024  ATTENDEE INFORMATION ATTENDEE INFORMATION/REGISTRATION Register Registration & Pricing REGISTRATION PAGE Conference Schedule Overview Times for Start, Sessions, Lunch, Speakers View Attendee Info/Tips Info on Parking, WiFi, Help, and more! Learn More Social Media Social Media Ambassadors Learn More Accommodations Information on several area hotels. LEARN MORE Earn Credits Earn graduate credit from Bridgewater State University LEARN MORE Attendee Maps Where to find Keynotes, EdTalks, Innovation Fair & more VIEW MAPS Exhibitor List View a list of our Exhibitors for the Spring 2024 Conference and Exhibit Hall Hours View Exhibitors SCHEDULE, SPEAKERS, EXHIBITORS, INNOVATION FAIR SCHEDULE, SPEAKERS, INNOVATION FAIR, and EXHIBITORS Conference Schedule Overview Overview Schedule w/Times for Sessions, Keynote Speakers, Exhibit Hall Hours View Overview Schedule Conference Full Event Schedule Full Event Schedule for Friday and Saturday: Time, Titles, Tracks, Presenters, Description View Full Schedule   SPEAKER: Friday Keynote sponsored by Custom Computer Specialists Marvin L. Venay Learn More SPEAKER: Saturday Keynote Dr. Sawsan Jaber Learn More Featured Speakers Hear from innovative educators! LEARN MORE GUEST LUNCH SPEAKER: Sponsored by Custom Computer Specialists Jimmy Cash Learn More   Interactive Space: Innovation Fair Taking place twice each day -- informal presentations with hands-on activities, materials, and/or slides to share expertise. Learn More Exhibitor List View a list of our Exhibitors for the Spring 2024 Conference and Exhibit Hall Hours View Exhibitors EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS INFORMATION EXHIBITORS and SPONSORS Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the MassCUE SPRING Conference coming up Friday, May 31 through Saturday, June 1. Exhibitor registration is open. Registration and booth reservations are on a first come, first serve basis so we encourage you to reserve your space as soon as possible.  Be sure to take some time to review the many sponsorship opportunities and booth add-on options in the exhibitor/sponsor brochure (see link below). These are a great way to increase your exposure at the event! 7:00am-8:30am Friday, May 31st Exhibitor Set Up 8:30am-3:30pm Exhibits Open 8:30am-3:30pm Saturday, June 1 Exhibits Open 3:30pm-4:30pm Saturday, June 1 Exhibitor Tear Down If any exhibitor is interested in reserving a hotel room, we are providing a list of area hotels.  View Hotel Listing Document. **Please be aware that MassCUE does not share conference attendee lists. If you receive email solicitation asking you if you would like to obtain the attendee list for the conference, this is a scam and we advise you not to pursue this.   Exhibitors & Sponsors Brochure Exhibitors & Sponsors General Info and Opportunities Brochure View Brochure FAQs Exhibitor FAQs for Spring 24 Conference Learn More Exhibitor Registration Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration (including Non-Profits) for Spring 24 Conference Register to Exhibit PRESENT AT MASSCUE Join the Line-Up Request for Proposals (RFP) Deadline Extended: Submit a Proposal to Present at the Spring Conference 2024 Theme: Leveling the Playing Field The deadline to submit a proposal to present at the MassCUE Spring Conference has been extended to Friday, March 8th.  Scheduled for Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1 at Polar Park in Worcester, the Spring Conference is a smaller, more casual event than the MassCUE Fall Conference, making it ideal for first-time presenters or anyone who has been hesitant to present to a large audience.  Educators can opt to deliver a formal EdTalk or present at an informal table space in the Innovation Fair.  If you are a new teacher, pre-service teacher or a paraprofessional, the Spring Conference is your opportunity to give presenting a try! Consistent with MassCUE’s Equity Campaign: MassCUE4All, the theme for the conference is Leveling the Playing Field. SUBMIT A PROPOSAL The MassCUE Spring Conference will feature two different kinds of sessions: Ed Talk The Ed Talk is a traditional session that emulates a learning experience, which might be represented in breakout sessions or workshop opportunities to listen, learn & create. The session would focus on a specific topic or content area, a specific process, tool, project or resource. This is a 50 minute traditional session presented by 1 or 2 presenters via use of a slide deck or a similar mode of presentation delivery. Innovation Fair Educators are always looking for cutting edge ways to be more creative in their classrooms! They thrive upon the discovery of fresh ideas to support, teach and learn with students. The Interactive Spaces component will provide interactive opportunities to inspire curiosity, innovation and creativity. Presenters will showcase their work with attendees in table top presentations and demonstrations, engage in discussion and build upon ideas and to provide takeaways to all who jump into the Interactive Spaces experience. This is a 50 minute informal session facilitated by 1 or 2 presenters. Proposals must align with one of the five strands of the conference: 2024 Spring Conference Presentation Strands AI: A Force for Positive Change: How can AI technologies be used to create a more equitable, inclusive, and humane educational landscape? Inclusive Tools for Diverse Learners: How can tools, policies, and/or strategies promote inclusive learning environments for diverse learners? Tech-Enhanced Individualized Instruction: How can technology shape individualized instruction? Digital Equity & Harm Prevention: How can digital equity prevent harm in schools? DESE defines digital equity as "a framework that calls on educators and leaders to ensure that all students have access to and ownership of the tools that best support them to engage with learning experiences that are targeted, authentic, relevant, socially connected, and growth-oriented (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2022).” Ethical & Empathetic Online Conduct: How can students access opportunities to practice ethical and empathetic behavior online? The Request for Proposals (RFP) period will end March 8, 2024. Have a question about submitting a proposal or looking for some help putting a proposal together? Sign up for a one-on-one coaching session with our MassCUE Professional Learning & Program Coordinator who can work directly with you.  For quick questions, please email presenters@masscue.org   SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

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