AI Palooza

REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! SPONSORED BY:   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 Teachers and Administrators Level K-12 Date Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.  Registration and Lite Breakfast 9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.  Session 1 - Vendor Sessions  9:35 A.M. - 10:35 A.M.  Session 2 10:40 A.M. - 11:40 A.M.  Session 3 11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.  Session 4 12:50 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.  Lunch and Networking  (Includes Slam, Survey, and Raffles) Earn Participation Certificate for 6 Hours 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) PRESENTERS Karin Cloutier Karin Cloutier ​​has a background in Computer Science and a career spanning nonprofit, private, and public sectors. Karin brings a creative, student-centered approach to educational technology. Currently an Instructional Technology teacher with Natick Public Schools, She is passionate about helping students use technology to think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and take creative risks. Her work focuses on computational thinking, AI literacy and integration, promoting digital citizenship, and transforming learning through project-based experiences. She believes technology should be utilized to empower all learners. In her free time, Karin is an abstract artist who also loves to travel and camp with family and friends. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: Project-Based Learning with AI (Magic School and Canva) Canva AI -- Code for Me and More! Erin Foley Erin Foley is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and an experienced professional development instructor who has collaborated with MassCUE and other organizations to help educators integrate technology into teaching and learning. She has led PD sessions for seven years and has instructed students in the areas of digital literacy and computer science for over a decade. Erin believes in the power of technology to transform engagement, assessment, and teacher preparation in the K-12 environment. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: Google It! A Guide to Simplifying AI with Common Google Tools Mike Grandinetti Mike Grandinetti is a successful serial technology entrepreneur and mentor to EdTech startups. He has piloted many education technology applications in his courses over the past decade. He has been working with AI-enabled solutions for much of his career in Boston & Silicon Valley. He has integrated GenAI into his pedagogy in all of his courses at Harvard, Brown, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell and Oxford, immediately following the launch of ChatGPT 3.5 in November 2022. He has been a leader at Harvard in supporting faculty in bringing AI into their DCE courses, while recommending new approaches for assessing student performance. He has also trained faculty at other universities globally on how to integrate AI into their courses. He is a frequent keynote speaker at AI and Innovation conferences and recently keynoted the annual global employee conference for Instructure, the creator of the market-leading Learning Management System Canvas. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: From Overwhelm to Ownership: Teaching AI in a Way that Sticks, Excites, and Empowers Rebecca Mazur, PhD Rebecca Mazur, PhD is an educational researcher and evaluator, and a former high school librarian. She has designed and conducted studies investigating a variety of educational phenomena including system factors that support or constrain student learning outcomes, teacher support networks, instructional interventions for adolescent learners, and organizational collaboration. Her scholarship has been published in a number of respected peer-reviewed journals including Educational Administration Quarterly, Evaluation and Program Planning, and Educational Management Administration and Leadership. Rebecca is part of a CES team that has completed extensive work to research emerging educational technologies including virtual reality and artificial intelligence, and provides consultation, professional development to K-12 educators, administrators, schools, and districts. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: AI and Information Literacy: New Skills for a Synthetic Media World Vanessa Miller Vanessa Miller is the district technology integration coach bridging the gap between curriculum and technology and supporting the implementation of a K–12 CS continuum in Narragansett, RI. She chairs the digital equity working group (DEWG) for the district and has taught robotics and Computer Science at the middle and high school levels. She is a facilitator for Code.org Computer Science Discoveries, an adjunct professor at URI (Teaching of Computer Science) and board member for EdTechRI (formerly RISTE) and CSTA-RI. Independently, Vanessa leads workshops on how Artificial Intelligence is impacting Education for districts around Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: Intro to Gen AI for Teachers From Prompt to Practice: Making AI Work for You One District's Journey Toward Organizational Learning and AI Implementation Pamela Santerre Pamela Santerre is an educator and educational technology leader who empowers teachers to use technology with heart, humor, and humanity. A former secondary ELA teacher with over a decade of classroom experience, she now serves as an education consultant with LEARN (CT), and a Lead Trainer for the Building Capacity in Generative AI in K–12 Education project for AESA and CoSN, supporting school and district leaders across the country in adopting edtech and AI tools responsibly and equitably. Since the release of ChatGPT, her journey has evolved from early concerns about plagiarism and data privacy to embracing generative AI as a creative, collaborative partner — a shift that inspired her to co-design her own custom AI assistant, Alvy. Together, they’ve explored everything from designing professional learning to analyzing multimedia texts — including decoding Taylor Swift Easter eggs as a form of modern literary analysis. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: From Readiness to Reality: Leading Ethical GenAI Integration in K-12 Schools AI Abstinence is Failing our Students: Teaching Literacy, Not Fear In My AI-Assistant Era: What Happens When an Educator Builds a GPT That Reflects Her Values, Her Voice, and Her Taylor Swift Obsession Marina Solovyov Marina Solovyov is the CMO of a creative AI agency that helps brands and startups harness AI for storytelling, engagement, and behavior-driven strategy. Based in Boston, she also works in investor relations, advising teams exploring emerging technologies—including edtech—and bringing a sharp, real-world lens to what’s working, what’s scalable, and what’s next. A graduate of UMass Amherst with a dual degree in International Marketing and Cultural Studies (focused on Spain and Japan), Marina’s global career has included launching a retreat center in Tokyo, founding a communications agency in Morocco, and consulting on high-impact campaigns in NYC’s tech scene. She’s taught students from kindergarten to college in Spain and Japan, which shaped her learner-first approach and curiosity about attention, motivation, and how students emotionally connect with content.. Marina regularly reports on AI trends, consults with AI-first startups, and designs creative strategies for behavior-driven education and storytelling. She believes AI can help rewire attention and deepen learning—and she’s on a mission to make that transformation accessible, actionable, and human. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: From Overwhelm to Ownership: Teaching AI in a Way that Sticks, Excites, and Empowers Torrey Trust, Ph.D. Torrey Trust, Ph.D. is a Professor of Learning Technology in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her work focuses on empowering educators and students to explore and critically investigate current and emerging technologies and make informed decisions about their use in teaching and learning. Dr. Trust has received the University of Massachusetts Amherst Distinguished Teaching Award (2023), the College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award (2020), and the ISTE Making IT Happen Award (2018). More recently, Dr. Trust has been a leading voice in exploring GenAI technologies in education and has been featured by several media outlets in articles and podcasts, including Educational Leadership, U.S. News & World Report, WIRED, Tech & Learning, The HILL, and EducationWeek. AI Palooza Workshop Sessions: Creating and Analyzing AI-Generated Images, Audio, and Video to Enhance Teaching and Learning Exploring the Latest Changes and Advancements in GenAI Tools SCHEDULE   The AI Palooza Schedule can be viewed by SESSION or by PRESENTER.  Our Schedule is in a Google Sheet and you can access by Session or Presenter by clicking the tabs on the sheet. VIEW THE AI PALOOZA SCHEDULE     REGISTRATION AI Palooza RegistrationAugust 6, 2025 at Holyoke Community College REGISTER NOW PARKING AI Palooza Parking AI Palooza/Holyoke Community College Parking Pass for Lots A-D Please use this Parking Pass for parking at the MassCUE AI Palooza event.   Holyoke Community College Campus Map To view the Campus Map, please refer to this map.

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Fall Conference 2025

Join Us at the Fall Conference The 2025 MassCUE Fall Conference is set for October 15-16, 2025, at Gillette Stadium. 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! REGISTER NOW We have an award-winning event app available for the conference -- the Whova app will serve as the hub of conference information, including details on the agenda, interactive maps, announcements, and community board. Whova allows you to create your own personal agenda. Registered attendees will receive an email with info on how to access the Whova app. INFO ON DOWNLOADING THE WHOVA APP OR SIGNING IN ON THE WEB PORTAL   ATTENDEE INFORMATION/REGISTRATION Register Registration & Pricing Information REGISTER Conference Schedule Overview Times for Start, Sessions, Lunch, Speakers, Exhibit Hall View Accommodations MassCUE has secured special pricing at several area hotels. LEARN MORE Evening Events Evening Events Open to All. Great opportunity for networking! More info to follow. Learn More   Attendee Info/Tips/FAQs Info on App, Parking, Maps, Conference Bags & Lanyards, Help, and more! View Attendee Info Make Your Case to Attend the Conference 10 Reasons Why You Should Attend the MassCUE Conference View Make Your Case Plan Your Day See all the Conference has to offer and plan your day around the activities! Plan Your Day! Conference Maps Gillette Stadium: East/West Side, Floor Levels, Suite Numbers, Interactive Spaces VIEW Exhibitor Area Floor Map/East Side Detailed view of Exhibit Hall w/booth numbers and East Side VIEW SCHEDULE, SPEAKERS, EXHIBITORS, INTERACTIVE SPACES, MASSCOT CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: Overview Times for Start, Sessions, Lunch, Speakers, Exhibit Hall View Overview Schedule CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: Full Event Full Event Schedule for Wednesday and Thursday: Time, Titles, Tracks, Presenters, Description View the Full Schedule EXHIBITORS: Full List View a list of our Exhibitors for the Fall 2025 Conference and Exhibit Hall Hours. View Exhibitors SPEAKER: Wednesday Keynote Dr. Adam A. Phyall III Learn More SPEAKER: Thursday Keynote Dr. Sabba Quidwai Learn More SPEAKERS: Featured and Spotlight Speakers Hear from innovative educators! Learn More SPEAKERS: Session Speakers Learn more about our Speakers and their Session Learn More MassCOT MassCUE Classroom of Tomorrow Learn More MassCUE Connections (Interactive Space) 1:1 Knowledge-Sharing Opportunities Learn More MassCUE Forward Thinking Playground (Interactive Space) Informal Presentation Space led by Educators Learn More MassCUE Student Forward (Interactive Space) Digital Learning Frontiers Where Students Take Center Stage Learn More MassCUE LIVE (Interactive Space) Broadcast Booth Learn More ESports Arena sponsored by CDW Education (Sponsored Space) Explore the world of ESports Learn More STEM Playground sponsored by Teq (Sponsored Space) Explore the latest STEM technologies for learning through hands-on experiences. Learn More Future Ready Librarians Court A dedicated space to learn, network, and grow with colleagues. Learn More AUTHOR Book Signings Visit the Author Book Signing Area Learn More Professional Photo Head Shots sponsored by Arctic Wolf (Sponsored Space) Need a Professional Photo? Learn More Joy Lab Rapid-Fire Empathy-Fueled Innovation Learn More Chill and Charge A welcoming space to recharge your devices and yourself. Learn More   MEDIA MEDIA Press MassCUE welcomes coverage of the MassCUE conference. Learn More Social Media Follow our Fall Conference Social Media Ambassadors Learn More EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS INFORMATION Exhibitor Registration -- Fall Conference 2025 Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the MassCUE Fall Conference.  We are currently sold out of exhibit booths. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for an exhibit booth please email mcclean@delaneymeetingevent.com to let us know. In the event of an exhibitor cancellation, we will reach out to vendors on our waiting list in order of their request. Thank You!   Exhibit Hours Tuesday, October 14th 8:00am-10:00am: Exhibitor Set-Up for Corporate Partners and Large Sponsors with Pre-Approval from Delaney Management Exhibitor Set-Up: 10:00am - 7:00pm (Capital's Desk is open 10-5) Vendor Reception: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wednesday, October 15th Exhibit Hall Open: 7:30am - 4:00pm Thursday, October 16th Exhibit Hall Open: 7:30am - 3:00pm Exhibit TearDown: 3:00pm - 5:00pm   2025 Fall Conference Exhibitors Guide Important Exhibitor Details View Guide Exhibitors & Sponsors Brochure Exhibitors & Sponsors General Info and Opportunities Brochure View Brochure Floor Plan Exhibitor area located in East Club View Floor Plan Exhibitor Registration Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration for Fall 25 Conference Register to Exhibit Nonprofit Presenters NonProfit Info and Registration for Fall 25 Conference Learn More Conference Stats and Reasons for Exhibiting MassCUE24 Attendee Information and Reasons Why You Should Exhibit Learn More Accommodations MassCUE has secured special pricing at several area hotels. LEARN MORE FAQs Exhibitor FAQs for Fall 25 Conference Learn More VOLUNTEER INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF THE 2025 FALL CONFERENCE? Be a VOLUNTEER at the Ask Me Stations   BE A VOLUNTEER Volunteering at the 2025 MassCUE Fall Conference is a great way to meet fellow educators and go "behind the scenes" at the biggest event of the fall! Volunteer for a two-hour shift and you will receive discounted registration of $75/1 day, $150/volunteer both days, or $210/volunteer 1 day, attend both days. MassCUE would like to thank our RISTE Volunteer Coordinators who so graciously donate their time to running our Volunteer Program at our Fall Conference:  Darlene Wood, Executive Director, and Helen Pernicone, Administrative Assistant, of Rhode Island Society for Technology in Education (RISTE). To volunteer, simply click on the button to the form below to let us know your preferences. Volunteers will be accepted until October 3. APPLICATION FORM FOR VOLUNTEER Darlene Wood     Helen Pernicone   (Applications for Focus Group Panelists Now Closed) Thank you to all the Technology/IT Directors and/or Network Admins who applied to be part of our Focus Groups.  Applications for our Focus Groups are now closed.  We received an overwhelming response to this opportunity.  We will be reviewing the applications and will let you know your status by October 1. We look forward to seeing you at the Fall Conference.  MassCUE is sponsoring a program with our Corporate Partners CDW, Fortinet, and Ockers to bring together education leaders to provide feedback, opinions, and ideas to inform the development of products to better serve the needs of our school districts in Massachusetts. Our feedback drives the development and changes made in their products. These sessions include approximately 6 leaders, a facilitator and the company. The discussion is educational for the panelists as they learn from other leaders and the companies. If you find value collaborating with peers throughout Massachusetts, we encourage you to take part in one of our corporate Focus group sessions. There will be three separate Focus Groups -- all occurring during Session 1 on Wednesday, October 15th. Timeframe is 10:00am to 11:00am. Our Focus Groups are looking for expertise in the following topics: Cybersecurity Strategies Identity Protection for Cloud Apps Network Planning with ERate VMWare Juniper Cloud Management Network Management Wireless Networking Compliance with Data Regulations in Network Administration Aligning Network Security Initiatives with Objectives Securing Networks/Meeting Organizational Demands To volunteer, simply click on the button to the form below to let us know your preferences. Volunteers must be an attendee of the conference and will be accepted until Friday, September 26.  We will notify you by October 1.  Selected panelists receive a $50 Amazon gift card as a thank you gift for participating in a Focus Group session. MassCUE Focus Groups Panelist Card: Why Participate in a Focus Group!   (Applications for Social Media Ambassador Now Closed) Thank you to all the Fall Conference attendees who applied to be a Social Media Ambassador.  Applications for Social Media Ambassador are now closed.  We look forward to the Fall Conference and sharing all the great things that will be happening at the conference on social media. If you have any questions about the role of the Social Media Ambassador, please email Andrea Calvin, MassCUE Marketing & Communications Manager. PRESENTER FAQs The MassCUE Fall Conference 2025 Presenter Frequently Asked Questions  Thank you to all the educators who submitted proposals and will be presenting.  We are looking forward to the Fall Conference with your inspiring sessions.  It is going to be a GREAT Conference! VIEW PRESENTER FAQs In our FAQ document, you will find answers to questions on registration, parking, checking in the day of the conference, wifi, support, your session slides, sharing on social media, location of your session, support, and much more!   Check out our News Blast on 10 Reasons to Join Us at MassCUE's Fall Conference    

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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 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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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

    Summer of AI: Professional Development Workshops The CES…

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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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