Creative Recess is your permission slip to play. Teachers will use Canva to design inspirational and “cozy” classroom materials such as vision boards, virtual rooms, classroom posters, or calming digital spaces that support both student engagement and teacher well-being. Most of this session is dedicated to hands-on creation time. This session is ideal for educators looking to refresh their practice, reconnect with their creative side, and explore how visual design can shape learning environments.
REMC Support Specialist, Northwest Ed Services, REMC 2C
Danielle Humphrey, REMC 2Central Support Specialist, has been in education for 15 years. She is currently a member of RITS (REMC Instructional Technology Specialist) and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). She has a Masters in Educational Technology from Central... Read More →
Unlock the power of effective assessment! Teachers rely on classroom tests and quizzes to measure learning, but are your questions truly hitting the mark? Join me to discover how to create high-quality test items—whether multiple choice, true/false, matching, or short answer—that yield valid, reliable data and provide actionable insights. This session goes into how AI tools can revolutionize your assessment design process. Learn to generate and refine test questions, saving you time and boosting the effectiveness of your evaluations. In this practical, hands-on session, you’ll learn the principles of strong test question writing and leave with innovative, AI-powered strategies to strengthen your classroom assessments immediately.
Introduction to mission.io. Students will work collaboratively to successfully complete their missions (while showing their knowledge of your content).
Explore what REMC has to offer for Educator Supports and Professional Learning in this asynchronous, self-guided session. Collaborate and play with REMC resources that are available for checkout, learn what REMC can do to support you!
In this hands-on session, educators will explore how artificial intelligence can spark creativity and deepen student learning through storytelling and visual design. Participants will learn how to use SchoolAI to help students generate ideas, develop storylines, and refine written content using effective prompts. Then, we will bring those stories to life using Canva and its powerful Canva Magic Media tools to create engaging illustrations and professional-looking picture books.
Introduction to mission.io. Students will work collaboratively to successfully complete their missions (while showing their knowledge of your content).
Join Anna McCrumb to explore how REMC12E can support your innovative ideas this year. Share your plans, apply for grants and conference scholarships, or be a part of RenewED planning for 2027!
You’ve mastered the art of the high-quality question—now let’s give those questions a digital upgrade. In this Part 2 "deep dive," we’ll explore how to use AI as a bridge to transform standard test items into digitally interactive questions that mirror high-stakes digital testing environments. Through the lens of Renaissance DnA, we’ll ensure your test questions aren't just online bubble tests. Through the assistance of AI, you’ll adapt traditional questions into interactive formats like imagehot spot, drag-and-drop, classification, sequencing, and multi-select. In this hands-on workshop, you will leave with the skills necessary for a ready-to-launch digital assessment that provides instant, actionable data.
Explore what REMC has to offer for Educator Supports and Professional Learning in this asynchronous session. Collaborate and play with REMC resources that are available for checkout, learn what REMC can do to support you!
In a world of high-stakes testing and digital fatigue, sometimes the best way to move forward is to slow down. Welcome to the world of "Cozy Games"—digital and tabletop experiences designed to minimize stress and maximize connection. In this session, we’ll explore how board games can be used to teach problem-solving, empathy, and mindfulness. Come learn how to create a "cozy" corner in your curriculum that helps students (and teachers!) find their zen through play.
REMC Support Specialist, Northwest Ed Services, REMC 2C
Danielle Humphrey, REMC 2Central Support Specialist, has been in education for 15 years. She is currently a member of RITS (REMC Instructional Technology Specialist) and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). She has a Masters in Educational Technology from Central... Read More →
🎮 Level Up Digital Citizenship! 🚀Get ready for a high-energy, hands-on session where we dive into Thing 6: Cyber Smart from 21 Things 4 Students, and yes, it’s built like a video game your students will actually want to play. In this session, teachers step into the role of newly hired experts at a global video game company. Your mission? Help design an online world that’s safe, respectful, and fun for millions of players. Through game-inspired Quests, you’ll explore how students learn to navigate online spaces, practice positive digital citizenship, and recognize the real impact of online behavior.🎯 Game on, Cyber Smart teachers & coaches - your players are counting on you!
Hi All! I am excited to be with you today! I am a retired K-12 Educator of 32 years. My retirement gigs:21 Things 4 Students Project Director (REMC Project)Math Teacher at KVCCEducational Outreach for MI DNR
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:05pm - 3:20pm EDT South East AP
