Showing posts with label MACUL15. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MACUL15. Show all posts

Friday, February 27, 2015

I'm Speaking at #MACUL15

SpeakingMACUL15The 2015 MACUL Conference is three weeks away and my excitement for what I often call my most inspiring teaching week of the year is starting to build.

I will be sharing and engaging during three different sessions this year.

Thursday - March 19
•Google Certified Teacher/Trainer Panel  Discussion, 10:00 AM, Room 111 A/B
•These ARE the Droids you're looking for, 2:30 PM, Room 110 A/B

Friday - March 20
•If you can't make it in Keynote, You don't need it, 8:00 AM, Room 259 - This two hour hands-on session requires additional payment at registration.

Please stop by and be part of the conversations. I always leave MACUL amped for the remainder of the year primarily because of the great people with whom I get to spend the time.

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Monday, February 16, 2015

MACUL 2015: Get to the MichShift Idea Slam!

Check out this great event for Thursday March 18 at MACUL in Detroit.



ShiftMich Idea Slam


What better place than here? What better time than now?


A unique event during MACUL week


Are you a Michigan educator who is....


creative/inspired/adventurous?


Are you ready to...


connect with others/start something/tell your story?


If you are passionate about innovation in education...


Meet in Detroit!



The Idea Slam is a fast paced "pitch fest" and networking event for educators. Selected projects will be presented and attendees will vote on their favorite ideas. Winning projects will receive up to $1,000 towards their innovative educational idea. The rest of the evening is an informal meet-up with fun conversations and delicious offerings from Detroit Beer Company.


The concept of the Idea Slam was inspired by the Detroit Soup and TED Conference formats.


GET YOUR TICKET


200 tickets available- Sellout anticipated


All proceeds given back to the winning educators who pitch their impactful idea!








Detroit Beer Company

WHEN


Thursday, March 19th, 7:30-11pm


WHERE


1529 Broadway Street - Detroit


MORE INFORMATION


Detroit Beer Co. is located just a few steps off of the Detroit People Mover! Exit at the Broadway Street Station.


Driving? Your best bet is the Opera House Garage located at


1426 Broadway St


Detroit, MI 48226


Get Directions


















Great city




Great space




Great people 


7:30pm- Doors open



8:00pm- Opening remarks


8:15pm- Idea Slam pitches


9:00pm- Voting


9:15pm- Winners announced


9:15-11:00pm: Networking and idea sharing



Have an innovative Idea that could make a positive Shift in your school or education in general? Pitch it and you could walk away with money to get it off the ground! (Use the above link to apply for one of five pitch spots at the event. Organizers want to ensure presenters are organized and ready to SLAM. Only the top five selected will get a chance to pitch.)


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