As we dive into a new school year, I'm excited to share some valuable resources, tech tips, and event recaps that can help you enhance your teaching practices and integrate technology seamlessly into your classrooms.
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Lake ECMECC Conference Recap
This year’s Lake ECMECC Conference, held in Princeton on August 6th, was a huge success! Over 150 educators attended in person, and 10 joined us virtually. Our keynote speaker, Jon Fila, delivered an insightful talk on the impacts of AI in education—a topic that remains at the forefront of educational transformation. Popular breakout sessions also centered around AI, reflecting a growing interest in integrating these tools into our learning environments.
If you missed it, no worries! You can catch up on the recorded sessions and access presenter slides here.
Mark your calendars! The 12th Annual Lake ECMECC Conference will be held in Mora, MN, on August 5, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!
Tech Tidbits: Quick, Actionable Insights
If you’re looking for quick and impactful tech tips, be sure to check out our "Tech Tidbit" presentations! These 25-minute sessions focus on specific tools or strategies you can immediately implement to make your teaching more efficient and engaging. Past presentations can be found here.
ISTE Conference 2024
This past June, educators from across our region joined us in Denver for the annual ISTE Conference. It was a week packed with inspiration, new tools, and fresh ideas. If you're interested in attending the 2025 ISTE Conference in San Antonio, start planning now! ECMECC will offer travel and lodging scholarships, with more information coming in November. Learn more about ISTE and how you can apply for a scholarship here.
Spotlight on AI in Education
Artificial Intelligence continues to revolutionize education, and our focus for this school year is to explore how it can enhance both teaching and learning. From tools that personalize instruction to AI-powered resources that streamline your workflow, the possibilities are endless. Each month, I’ll be sharing AI tools, best practices, and expert insights to help you navigate this evolving landscape.
Start small—discover what works best for your teaching style—and don't hesitate to collaborate with your colleagues. Let's embrace AI together to amplify the amazing work you’re already doing!
New Tools & Ideas for Back-to-School
Looking for some fresh activities to kick off the school year? Check out these fun alternatives to Flip (formerly Flipgrid), which has recently gone behind a paywall:
MirrorTalk
Gravity
ScreenPal
Padlet
Screencastify Submit
Vimeo & FigJam
For more creative ways to get your students engaged, Adobe's Digital Action Figures challenge is a great icebreaker! Encourage students to design their own action figures and share their stories. You can find the step-by-step instructions here.
Let’s make this year the best one yet!
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Feel free to reach out to me at jmikla@ecmecc.org if you have any questions or ideas to share!
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