Virtual Book Study: Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom

REGISTRATION COMING SOON! BOOK STUDY DESCRIPTION MassCUE Member Virtual Book Study: Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom By Claire R. Kilbane and Natalie B. Milman Teachers who differentiate are instructional decision makers—educational designers who leverage pedagogical expertise and carefully cultivated insight to plan rigorous and respectful learning experiences for every student. In Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom, Clare R. Kilbane and Natalie B. Milman explain how to pair the principles of differentiation and quality instructional design with educational technology to ensure every learning experience is engaging, effective, efficient, and equitable. REQUISITES Audience Educators (technology and all curricular areas) Level K-12 Date July 8, 2025 July 15, 2025 with Author (TBD) July 22, 2025 Time 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Location Virtual MassCUE Members No Cost Not a MassCUE Member? Please join MassCUE to participate. Book Each participant is responsible for purchasing the book. Using Technology in a Differentiated Classroom by Claire R. Kilbane and Natalie B. Milman FACILITATOR: ALICE BARR Facilitator: Alice Barr Alice is a retired technology educator who is a Google Certified Innovator and past recipient of ACTEM's Achieve and the John Lunt Friend of Technology Awards, will facilitate the book study.   AFFILIATIONS MassCUE is collaborating with affiliates Vita-Learn (Vermont), NHSTE (New Hampshire), and ACTEM (Maine) to offer a summer book study. Organizing and implementing a differentiated classroom is a challenge no matter where you teach, so we look forward to reading this book together and sharing best practices.    REGISTRATION Virtual Book Study Registration July 8, 15, and 22, 2025 REGISTRATION COMING SOON

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AI Palooza

REGISTRATION COMING SOON! AI PALOOZA DESCRIPTION Get Ready for an Exciting Summer Learning Adventure with MassCUE’s AI Palooza! Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding, this event is all about exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can empower K-12 education. Join fellow educators to learn, connect, and discover how AI can help save time, boost student engagement, and support responsible implementation in schools. We’ve got something for everyone, with four dynamic tracks to choose from: ✨ Intro to Generative AI for K-12 Educators 🛠 Designing with AI: Creative Tools for Planning and Differentiation 🧠 Building AI Literacy in Students 🏫 AI for School & District Leaders Come curious, leave inspired—AI Palooza is your launchpad into the future of teaching and learning! REQUISITES Audience Educators (technology and all curricular areas) Level K-12 Date Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Earn Participation Certificate: 6 PDPs to Attendees Location Holyoke Community College, Kittredge Center, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040 Member/Non-Member $75 Limit 95 Participants Breakfast Muffins, Coffee, and Tea Lunch Boxed Lunch: Sandwich, Drink, Fruit, and Cookie (vegan/gluten free options) REGISTRATION AI Palooza Registration August 6, 2025 at Holyoke Community College REGISTRATION COMING SOON VENDOR SPONSORS VENDOR SPONSORS: 3 Sponsorships Available at $250 Each Would you like to sponsor this event? How we use artificial intelligence in our schools is a an important topic that needs to be addressed for K-12 educators. At this special learning event we expect approximately 75 educators and administrators to attend. Three sponsorships are available, first-come, first serve. Each sponsor would be offered the following: Six foot table at the breakfast/lunch area Present a one-minute introduction at the beginning of the day Mingle with participants during during breakfast and lunch Present one session Offer a prize for the Tip Slam during lunch

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Fall Conference 2025

SAVE THE DATE October 15-16, 2025 The 2025 MassCUE Fall Conference is set for October 15-16, 2025, at Gillette Stadium. Watch this space for more information about premier education technology conference in New England. This two-day event features workshops, demonstrations and presentations by thought leaders and preeminent educators on how to enhance teaching and learning with technology.  Hundreds of education technology companies and nonprofit organizations participate in this event, sharing the latest in education technology advances with educators and administrators from across the region. For educators who want to connect with their peers and learn the latest in edtech, the Fall Conference has it all! EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS INFORMATION Exhibitor Registration -- Fall Conference 2025 Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the MassCUE Fall Conference. Exhibitor registration opens in May. May 1 through May 7:  Registration open to MassCUE Corporate Partners May 12 through May 20:  Registration open to 2024 Exhibitors May 21: Registration opens to all and link posted on conference website If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor at the conference, please email Delaney Event Management at sales@delaneymeetingevent.com. Exhibit Hours Tuesday, October 14th Exhibitor Set-Up: 10:00am - 7:00pm Vendor Reception: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wednesday, October 15th Exhibit Hall Open: 7:30am - 3:00pm Thursday, October 16th Exhibit Hall Open: 7:30am - 3:00pm Exhibit TearDown: 3:00pm - 5:00pm   For statistics on our Fall Conference 2024 Attendance, view our Infographic. PRESENT AT MASSCUE A Letter to All the Amazing Educators I remember walking into my first MassCUE Conference in 2010 and feeling like I had stepped into Wonderland. The imaginative playground stretching around Gillette Stadium was both empowering and inspiring. I left that day knowing I had to be part of this incredible organization. Little did I know that years later, MassCUE would become more than just an organization to me—it would become a family. Our community is one that strives to connect educators year-round, fostering lifelong friendships and learning opportunities I could have never imagined. I am thrilled to share that the very thing that sparked my passion for MassCUE—the ability to lead with a team to create an unforgettable learning experience for educators across Massachusetts and beyond—is once again at the forefront of my work. The MassCUE programming team and I are honored to bring the MassCUE Fall Conference back to its roots. This year's conference theme, Forward, promises to uphold the vision and mission of MassCUE while providing a platform for educators to shine! So many of YOU are doing extraordinary things with your learners, staff, and school systems. We would be honored to have you share your knowledge and passion at this year’s conference. The MassCUE Annual Fall Conference RFPs are open, providing multiple opportunities for educators and students to present. This year’s theme, Forward, encourages a variety of presentation formats, including: Traditional workshops Educator panels Interactive educator playgrounds 1:1 thought partner connections A special area for student sessions and panels. Remember, what may seem routine to you in your role could be transformative for someone else. We encourage you to take a deep dive into our submission guide to learn more about presenting at this year’s event. The link to submit a session proposal can be in the guide. We hope you will consider presenting at our own personal version of Wonderland in October 2025! With much gratitude, Dr. Rayna L. Freedman Fall Conference Programming Lead, 2025   RFP Submission Guide with Link to Submit a Proposal Session Proposal Deadline: May 27, 2025 Response from Selection Committee: By June 13, 2025 RFP DROP-IN SESSIONS DROP-IN SESSIONS FOR RFPs Have questions about submitting a proposal for the MassCUE Fall Conference—or just need a little inspiration? We’ve got you covered! Join one of our Google Meet drop-in sessions (May 6 at 6:00 P.M. and May 14 at 4:00 P.M.) to get personalized support from a member of our team. Whether you’re a first-time presenter or just need a quick clarification, we’re here to help you through the RFP process. Fill out the form linked below to sign up for a session! We will send you the calendar invite!   MassCUE RFP Drop-In Session Form   ATTENDEE INFORMATION/REGISTRATION The excitement is building for the 2025 MassCUE Fall Conference.  We are currently working hard on getting all the details mapped out such as Registration, Schedule Overview, Accommodations, and much more.  Please check back. SCHEDULE, SPEAKERS, EXHIBITORS, INTERACTIVE SPACES, MASS-COT SPEAKER: Wednesday Keynote Dr. Adam A. Phyall III Learn More SPEAKER: Thursday Keynote Dr. Sabba Quidwai Learn More SPEAKERS: Featured Speakers Hear from innovative educators! COMING SOON SPEAKERS: Session Speakers Learn more about our Speakers and their Session COMING SUMMER 2025

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MassCUE Annual General Meeting 2025

MassCUE Members: Join Us! Please join us Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 5:00-6:30pm for the MassCUE Annual General Meeting. This event will be your opportunity to meet our interim leadership team and hear about MassCUE’s plans moving forward. We will discuss special elections, recommended bylaw changes, and the overall financial health of the organization. We also plan to answer any questions about the direction of the organization. To be sure your questions are answered, please email questions ahead of time directly to Shelley Chamberlain, Transition Director. Light appetizers will be served, and we will have options for those celebrating Passover. You won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with other members and help shape the future of the organization. This FREE 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 Location: Optum Field 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 Field 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.  

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Tech & Learning Leadership Summit

Tech & Learning Leadership Summit "Reset & Reimagine: Planning for Tomorrow's Education" Friday, May 2, 2025 Tech & Learning is hosting a Leadership Summit, taking place at The Connors Center, on May 2, 2025, and district administrators are invited to apply to attend for no charge. This is an intimate, invitation-only event for district leaders that includes interactive workshops and panel discussions designed to support school planning. Register here and attendees will receive a complimentary two-night hotel stay. Tech & Learning will also be hosting the "Innovative Leader" Awards as part of the Summit. All finalists will be invited to the Summit and the winners will be announced at the event. Nominate yourself or a colleague here. Location The Connors Center, 20 Glen Street, Dover, MA Schedule 8:30AM-4:30PM Register

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New England Book Study

Book: EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI Author: Dr. Monica Burns Online Sessions: 3/6, 3/20 & 4/3 from 4:30-5:30pm MassCUE is pleased to continue its longstanding commitment to professional development. We have been invited to join educators from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine for a virtual winter book study of EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI. The book study will be conducted over four Zoom gatherings facilitated by Alice Barr, a retired technology integrator from the Yarmouth School Department in Maine. Although the first session of the study started on 2/13/25, participants will have the opportunity to watch the recorded session. There are three more sessions and the author, Dr. Monica Burns, will present at the last session. MassCUE is offering this opportunity at no charge to the MassCUE Community. If you are interested in attending this book study, please sign up by 2/27/25. We hope you enjoy studying with other educators in New England. Register Congratulations to the first ten educators who registered! We will be contacting you to let you know you will be receiving a free copy of the book. All remaining registrants are responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book. We will be reading the second edition of EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI.

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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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