LISD CEMAT

Sand Creek 7th graders learning how to use our 3D Pens. Next up designing cells for life science 🧬

In this session, we'll dive into the impact of graphic design on school promotion and communication. Discover the world of Canva and Adobe Express, our creative tool of choice. Learn to set up your education accounts, explore templates, elements, and tools, and create your first masterpiece. Get ready to boost your school's message with compelling visuals!

Micro-PD:
This professional learning is completely asynchronous. Each week a mini-lesson will be sent out to the participants via email. Participants are encouraged to complete the lesson each week. Of course, support will be provided virtually or in person upon request. The deadline for all work to be completed is November 10, 2023.

Who is this professional learning for?:
Primarily anyone who is responsible for creating graphics and information to be shared on your districts/schools/classrooms' social media pages. Ideal for administrators, admin assistants, athletic directors/coaches, art or band directors, or any other club/activity leader. Or just anyone who wants to learn more about Canva and Adobe Express. No experience necessary!

Registration: but.ly/boostyourschool

Are Chromebook trackpads going bad? Have students that would do better with a mouse? Check out these savings on USB Wireless Wheel Mice on REMC Save.org!
https://www.remcsave.org/search-results?q=mouse

The MACUL 2024 Call for Speakers is now open! Submit a proposal today to share the amazing things happening in your classroom, school, district or organization.

Submit Proposal: https://ww6.aievolution.com/cul2401/
Proposal Information: https://macul.org/events/2024-call-for-speakers/

🚨Win a $1,000 grant for your classroom or school!🚨
On behalf of the REMC 19W and the REMC Association of Michigan, we are pleased to announce the Classroom Resouces Grant.

REMC 19W K-12 educators may write a grant for up to $1,000 to purchase classroom resources that support teaching and learning and school-wide initiatives.
Apply Here 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/REMC19grant

Visit REMC Save for School Year Savings!
As you make purchases throughout the school year be sure to check REMC Save first for discounted prices on all your classroom favorites!
https://www.remcsave.org/

The CEM@T Checkout is back!
Use the link below to be directed to the CEM@T Follett check out system.
Available now, learning vault materials and library literature.
https://www.lisd.us/instruction/school-support-services/cemat/

Once you find something you would like to check out contact [email protected] to get registered with Follett. If there is something specific that you are looking for and can not find in the system please email us.

Calling all Lenawee County new teachers📣
Sign up for our New Teacher Support Series to make sure you receive your required new teacher DPPD hours in your first 3 years.

CEM@T Newsletter Back to School Edition!

Back To School CEM@T Newsletter CEM@T Check Out System is BACK🥳

Why the Dog Day's of Summer? Not in CEM@T.
What do you get if you cross a dog with a hen? POACHED EGGS

Congrats to Michelle Smith, Tecumseh Middle School 6th grade Math Teacher who won the Oculus giveaway from Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan during the PRISMSVR professional learning today!

Local Lenawee secodary math teacher learning about PRISMSVR Math virtual learning! Great day to be a math teacher!

Summer with Santa was a hit yesterday. Not to worry, Santa will be back next year . But, if you missed it and want to cool off today we still have a few of the crafts available and the snow table was a hit! Come on in and enjoy!

What a fun 2 days with educators getting creative with and . So many possibilities for the classroom!!! Thank you Leeann McMichael for all your hard work and amazing ideas! Thank you Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan for materials, lunch, and giveaways!

We are a week away from these trainings and Leeann has some amazing things in store for us! Get registered today😁
Glowforge: bit.ly/CEMATglowforge
Cricut and Silhouette: bit.ly/CEMATcricut

Back by popular demand! We will be rerunning our intro to Canva micro-professional learning course starting August 7th!
Register at bit.ly/CEMATcanva

A VariQuest machine is a tool that allows educators to create and print high-quality posters, banners, cutouts, and other visual aids for the classroom or other learning environments.

In this three-hour session, you will learn how to design and print from the VariQuest Machine. Come with some ideas of something you would like to create for your classroom and walk out with it that day! (You will be sent more information before our time together to help you generate ideas). One lucky participant will win a CEM@T gift card to make other project ideas come to life.
Register at bit.ly/CEMATvariquest

Gamification in the classroom has become an increasingly popular way to engage students, improved motivation, and enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Educational games can be designed to teach a variety of subjects, such as math, science, history, and language arts, in a way that is interactive and enjoyable for students.

In this session, participants will be learning about the importance of gamification/esports using the Nintendo Switch gaming system. These gaming systems will be available for classroom checkout beginning in the 2023-24 school season. Teachers of all ages and abilities are welcome! One lucky participant will go home with a Nintendo Switch of their own!
Register at bit.ly/CEMATsuper

Wishing everyone a joy filled holiday! CEM@T will be closed all next week July 3-7. Be safe!

An electronic cutting machine such as a Cricut or Silhouette can be used in the classroom for a variety of purposes. Join Leeann McMichael, Art teacher at Onsted Schools and Adjunct professor at Adrian College as she teaches how to design visual aids and custom projects for your classroom. Discuss how to use a cutting machine with your students to encourage creativity in a group or individual projects.

The CEM@T has an in-house Cricut and Cameo Silhouette machine for use by all CEM@T visitors. All participants who complete this session will be entered to win a Cricut Joy!
Register at bit.ly/CEMATcricut

The Glowforge is a laser cutter and engraver that can be a useful tool in the classroom. In this session, Leeann McMichael, Art teacher at Onsted Schools and Art Adjunct Professor at Adrian College will discuss a variety of ways to incorporate a tool like this into the classroom curriculum; from using pre-made designs to having students create their own.
She will also cover designing and use of Glowforge.

The CEM@T will have an in-house Glowforge for use by all CEM@T visitors along with a Glowflorge you can check out to use in your classroom! All participants who complete this session will be entered to win up to $200 in materials for your next project!
Register here: bit.ly/CEMATglowforge

Today the air quality in the CEM@T center is 100% Joy, Laughter,Creativity and Fun! Come on in!

CEM@T July Newsletter🇺🇸
Lots of great things going on here at CEM@T in July!

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🚙Professional Learning to Go
Literacy, engineering design thinking, collaboration, and creation, as well as soft skills that include inquiry and problem-solving skills all in one with PSTL!

The first 10 participants to sign up will receive a Makedo Explore Kit along with a Zip Snip tool to use for the course and to keep for their classroom. Materials can be picked up at the CEM@T Center the week of July 20-21st.
Anyone still wishing to take the course after the first 10 have registered can borrow materials for the class from our REMC Checkout.

Each day a mini-lesson will be sent out to the participants via email.
Participants are encouraged to complete the lesson each day. However, the deadline for all work to be completed by July 27th.

Learn more and register at bit.ly/CEMATpstl
(Lenawee County Educators only)

Lots of great learning opportunities coming up in July and August!

Summer at CEM@T Summer at CEM@T

Kids in grades 1 - 6 can drop by the library to learn about and design a Rube Goldberg Machine! The program takes place at the Main Branch -- 4459 W US 223.

🚙Professional Learning To-Go!
Learn how to use the 3D pens yourself and design projects that enhance your curriculum. The first 10 participants will receive a 3D pen to use during the course and keep for their classroom. After the first 10 people have registered, others will be able to borrow materials from our REMC Checkout.
Micro-PD: Each day a mini-lesson will be sent out to the participants via email. Participants are encouraged to complete the lesson each day. However, the deadline for all work to be completed by July 27th.
Learn more and register: bit.lyCEMAT3dpens
(Only open to Lenawee County educators)

One day this summer your child may say to you, “I’m bored”! CEM@T can help.

A BIG shout out to all Lenawee County school bus drivers. You are not forgotten! Thank you for getting our kiddos safely to school this past year! It is a very important piece to the puzzle. Without a beginning there is no end. Yes the end has come congratulations.