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Corporate Partner ClassLink: “Automagical” April 30
ClassLink “Automagical” ID Management and Rostering Advanced IAM (Identity & Access…
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Corporate Partner ClassLink: “Automagical” April 16
ClassLink “Automagical” ID Management and Rostering Advanced IAM (Identity & Access…
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Corporate Partner Teq “30 Keyboard Shortcuts that Teachers Need” with Alice Keeler
30 Keyboard Shortcuts that Teachers Need Thursday, April 11, at 3:00P.M. (ET) Learn how you can enhance…
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Corporate Partner Teq “What Makes a Quality Rubric” with Alice Keeler
What Makes a Quality Rubric with Alice Keeler Thursday, March 21, at 3:00P.M. (ET) Join 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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Better Together 2024
AI: IMPACT ON EDUCATION Virtual Panel Discussion 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. MassCUE is excited to announce a special event that is completely free and open to anyone interested in learning more about AI's impact on education. MassCUE is hosting a virtual panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in partnership with the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), the Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (MASCD), the Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA), and the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA). The purpose of this event is to generate productive conversation about AI in education and elevate the work that is happening in educational settings across Massachusetts. Register for Better Together -- AI Impact PANELISTS CES: Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse, Online Learning Manager CSTA: Ryan Robidoux, Digital Learning Specialist MASCD: James Edward Anderson, Jr., Science Department Chair MSLA: Colleen Simpson, Library Media Specialist MassCUE: Jo Persad, Independent Equity Consultant METAA: Jonathan Rajarathinam, High School Senior DESE: Jackie Gantzer, Director of Educational Technology MODERATORS MassCUE: Jen Thomas MassCUE: Brandon Hall
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Corporate Partner TECHMD: “Small-Scale Projects to Boost MCAS Success” March 14
Live Webinar: Tech-Powered…
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CUEup: Lowell, MA
March CUEup Cobblestones of Lowell Restaurant 91 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA Friday, March 22, 2024 5:00 P.M. – 8:00…
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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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