In March of 2020, as COVID-19 called for rapid transitions in teaching and learning environments, many teachers felt overwhelmed by uncertainty and an abundance of options (often with very little guidance or structure). Team MAET identified this gap in professional development needs and designed a solution: The Mini-MOOC on Remote Teaching. MOOC is an acronym… Read More »
On Wednesday, May 12, Team MAET was represented by Liz Owens Boltz, Candace Robertson, and Brittany Dillman along with fellow MSU educators, Jeremy Van Hof and Scott Schopieray, in facilitating a session for Okemos Public Schools. In this session, we provided time and space for teachers to reflect on their teaching (and life) experiences over… Read More »
Natalie Anderson graduated from the MAET program in 2018 and is currently rocking it out as a 5th grade teacher. In March of 2021, she received the Innovative Teacher Award at the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference. According to MACUL, “The awards recognize and honor MACUL members who have demonstrated… Read More »
On March 18 and 19, 2021, Team MAET joined educators from around Michigan to attend the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference – held virtually for COVID-19 safety reasons. We were thrilled and honored to receive the 2021 President’s Award for the MAET Mini-MOOC in Remote Teaching. We look forward to… Read More »
Over the last few years, MAET has been involved in rigorous and systematic curriculum revision work to increase the inclusivity and accessibility of our courses. In 2020, we were honored to have these efforts recognized by Michigan State University’s AT&T Faculty and Staff Instructional Technology Awards. CEP 833: Creativity in K-12 Computing Education was recognized… Read More »
We’re just beyond the midpoint of the Spring 2020 semester and we hope that you’re enjoying some time away from coursework during Spring Break to recharge. As you’re preparing to enroll in the Summer 2020 semester, please check in with your advisor (askmaet@msu.edu) to ensure you’re on track with your schedule of courses. If you’re… Read More »
Now that the Fall 2019 semester has come to a close, we hope that you are enjoying a well-deserved break and celebrating your accomplishments from the semester (as well as everything else that you’re balancing in life right now). Please remember that we’re always here to support you. We’ve been lucky to work closely with… Read More »
For more information on the Weekly Why project, please visit the first blog post in the series here. All of the details for the second activity in the series can be found below. Materials Needed: Your notes from the first activity and some space to record new thoughts A mobile device, laptop, or computer A… Read More »
Every summer, we create an opportunity for MAET students and instructors to connect across our online, hybrid, and overseas cohorts. For Summer 2019, we would like to start a conversation about finding your why when it comes to teaching and leadership. There are five total activities in this “Weekly Why” series. Each activity will be… Read More »
On Tuesday, April 23, we are inviting you—MAET students and alumni—to join us for a Full-Team Huddle! Typically, MAET instructors gather once per month on Zoom for what we like to call a “Huddle.” These huddles take shape in many forms. From think tanks to show-and-tells to hands-on learning activities, we share strategies for online… Read More »
