Greetings, Educators and Tech Enthusiasts! We're thrilled to announce the release of our October 2023 issue of the Tech Integration Newsletter, a treasure trove of resources, insights, and tips to enhance your classroom experience through technology. Click on the Image to open the Newsletter Digital Citizenship Week: A Focus on Digital Wellbeing October 16-20 marks Digital Citizenship Week. We're excited to share Common Sense's free resources and lessons aimed at promoting students' mental health and digital wellbeing. Dive into these 15-minute lessons that tackle the complexities of growing up in the social media and technology era. AI Applications Beyond ChatGPT and Bard Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, and we’ve compiled an extensive list of AI tools categorized by their educational applications. From AI security and privacy challenges to prompt engineering for educators, our newsletter covers it all. Accessibility in Tech: Making Learning Inclusive Learn about simple yet impactful accessibility tricks and tools. We cover aspects like color contrast, text font and style, and the new Reading Mode in Google Chrome, ensuring your tech integration is inclusive for all students. Engaging Activities Across Grade Levels Discover AI-generated decodables for primary grades, Halloween-themed Rebus stories for elementary students, digital escape rooms for middle schoolers, and unboxing video projects for high school students. These activities are tailored to make learning engaging and fun! Join Our Community We encourage you to explore these topics and more in the full newsletter. Your feedback and suggestions are invaluable to us. Feel free to reach out at jmikla@ecmecc.org with your thoughts or any AI tool recommendations. Thank you for your commitment to integrating technology in education. Together, we're shaping a brighter, more innovative future for our students. Happy Reading!

Hello, Educators and Tech Enthusiasts! The ECMECC Tech Integration September Newsletter is out, and it is bursting with valuable content that you won't want to miss. From wrap-ups of our previous events to upcoming features and resources, this newsletter is your gateway to elevating your teaching and tech skills. Click on the Image to open the Newsletter A Look Back at the 10th Annual Lake ECMECC Conference First of all, a big shoutout to everyone who attended our 10th Annual Lake ECMECC Conference in Princeton this summer! It was a fabulous day filled with learning, collaboration, and some truly "Off the Charts" ignite speakers. Missed it? Don’t fret! Catch up on what went down by visiting Lake ECMECC. Jeremy’s Tech Tidbits: Keeping Up with Google Google never sleeps, and neither should you when it comes to tech integration! Jeremy’s Tech Tidbits are back this month, featuring the latest updates and features from Google: Sept. 19: Google Slides & Docs Sept. 28: Google Classroom & Chrome Browser Don’t miss out on these nuggets of knowledge; register for the live presentation or request the recording here. AI in the Classroom: No Overlords, Just Aides! Contrary to popular dystopian fantasies, AI is not taking over the classroom—yet. However, Artificial Intelligence is proving to be an effective tool for enhancing instructional practices. Check out the Newsletter for ideas to get started working WITH AI in your classroom Accessibility 101: Large Cursors on Chromebooks Chromebooks have become a staple in classrooms, and they offer a variety of built-in accessibility features. The large cursor/arrow is one such feature that not only helps those of us with age-related vision concerns but also proves to be a useful tool for students with vision or motor issues. Beware of Scams: Federal Student Loan Repayment The Federal Student Loan Pause is ending, and scammers are on the prowl. Always remember: you NEVER need to pay to sign up for government student loan debt relief programs. Click here to learn more about how to recognize such scams. Virtual Field Trips: Inspire Learning from the Comfort of the Classroom Physical barriers shouldn't limit education. Virtual Field Trips are an innovative way to expose students to new experiences. With partners like CILC and programs like Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants, there are countless opportunities to enrich your curriculum. Many of these programs are either free or offer ECMECC funding. Your next step? Make sure to dive into the full September newsletter for even more gems. Technology in education is an ever-changing landscape, and the ECMECC Tech Integration Newsletter is your map. Don't get left behind—stay in the loop and empower your instructional practice today!