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| | | MassCUE News: February 2024 |
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| | In this issue | - A message from the Executive Director
- Winter CUECamp: Still Time to Register
- Spring Conference: Submit a Proposal
- February Featured Educator: David Cantler
- MassCUE Spring Elections
- Earn Graduate Credit from Bridgewater State University
- Corporate Partners Showcase: Registration is Open
- Corporate Partner News
- Group Buys: Discounts for MassCUE Members
- Influence and Advocacy Update
- Special Interest Group (SIG) news
- Infobase Learning Cloud
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| | A Message from the Executive Director |
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| Click on the image for a short video message from Executive Director Savvy Demers. | | | | |
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| | | | There is still time to register for Winter CUECamp. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, share ideas and explore the Museum of Science in Boston. Enjoy FREE parking, access to the museum, lunch and coffee all day thanks to the Museum of Science, Boston and sponsors Custom Computer Specialists and Teq. |
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| | Present at the Spring Conference |
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| | How are you Leveling the Playing Field for your students? Share your expertise with peers by presenting at the MassCUE Spring Conference May 31-June 1, 2024 at Polar Park in Worcester. | | This event will feature keynote presentations, workshops, exhibitors and opportunities for educators to connect with colleagues to learn about the ideas and digital learning tools that are changing the game in education. | | Educators can submit a proposal to present an Ed Talk (traditional session) at the conference, or present as part of the Innovation Fair (interactive spaces). | | Need help with your proposal? Sign up for one-on-one Spring Conference support on our website. For more information about the MassCUE Spring Conference, visit our website. | | The deadline to submit your proposal to present is February 25, 2024. |
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| | | February Featured Educator |
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| | | Congratulations to our February Featured Educator, David Cantler! | Read all about the ways this Northampton Technology Integration Specialist is working to build capacity with students, staff and faculty.
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| Are you interested in sharing your time and talents with the MassCUE community as a Board Member? This spring, MassCUE Members will elect four (4) at-large members to the MassCUE Board. Nominations will open on February 26th. |
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| Interested in becoming an Instructional Technology Specialist? Earn your certificate or license in this special offer from MassCUE and Bridgewater State University. We're teaming up to offer a special MassCUE cohort this summer and a discounted rate for members. | | Plan your next career move now. Learn more. |
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| | Corporate Partners Showcase |
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| | Registration is open now for this FREE event at Gillette Stadium for educational technology decision makers. Come attend sessions, meet representatives from leading digital learning companies and network with your peers from across the commonwealth. Learn more. |
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| | | | The Ockers Company, New England’s premiere Audio Visual and Technology provider, offers the following solutions: Audio Visual, Electrical, Infrastructure, Data & Fiber (Indoor/Outdoor), Managed Services, Technology Procurement and Implementation, and more. | | Learn more |
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| | | Imagine Learning is a PreK–12 digital learning solutions company that ignites learning breakthroughs by designing forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology to drive student growth. | | Learn more |
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| | Group Buys: Discounts for MassCUE Members |
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| | MassCUE members are eligible for a discount on products from Gaggle. Learn more about how Gaggle helps K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology and how your district can save on this and other Group Buys on our website. |
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| | Influence and Advocacy Committee Update |
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| | Computer Science Graduation Requirement? Share Your Input. | | Should Massachusetts include computer science in high school graduation requirements? The Influence and Advocacy Committee invites you to participate in a webinar this month to share your thoughts on this issue. |
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| | The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has commissioned SageFox Consulting Group and CSforMA to create a report on states with and without a computer science graduation requirement. They will be holding webinars on February 8th and 27th to gather input from educators, administrators, parents, students and community members. | | To learn more and register for a webinar, please visit the MassCUE website. | | Want to get involved with the Influence and Advocacy Committee? Email Colleen Terrill or Karen Winsper for information on how to share your voice in advocacy. |
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| Special Interest Group (SIG) Update |
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| | MassCUE SIGs offer educators opportunities to connect and support one another in an area of interest or region. Joining a SIG is a great way to get to know others in your area and learn together. |
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| | Makerspace & STEM: Are you looking for advice on starting a makerspace? Have a great STEM activity you want to share? Join the conversation in the Makerspace & STEM SIG Facebook Group. Request an invitation by emailing Heidi MacGregor. | | Inclusive Learning: Thank you to all who attended the virtual meetup on January 18. The conversation was a fantastic blend of ideas, questions and discovery relating to the Magic School AI platform. Want more info? Visit the MassCUE website for a list of resources. | | Technology Integration: Virtual meeting on Wednesday, February 7 at 10:00am. | | For more information on our active SIGs and how you can join, visit our website. | | Have questions or want to start a SIG of your own? Email SIG Coordinator Sarah Boyle. |
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| | Receive PDPs and fulfill MA re-certification requirements for FREE with your MassCUE Membership using Infobase Learning Cloud. | | This online professional learning system is designed to meet the needs of today's schools with short videos as well as self-paced workshops. | | Learn more |
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