Science & Tech News
December 2025
Looking for practical ways to integrate technology into your teaching? Come and join us for our next Byte-Sized Learning session on January 27th from 4 - 6 pm at W.H. Ales in Bay City. We'll be exploring Digital Citizenship resources, as well as Hour of AI resources through Code.org. If you plan to attend, please register HERE. See you there!
Over the past few months, we’ve had a blast learning with 3Dux Design and Befitting You—and there’s more to come! Join us January 27th for Square One Education Network. In just 30 minutes, these power-packed sessions give busy educators a chance to explore innovative AT and Ed Tech tools that can transform learning. Whether you’re sipping coffee or enjoying lunch, take a quick break and discover tools that support student success—one session at a time!
Use this LINK to register for any of our upcoming VIRTUAL sessions (11:00 - 11:30 am each day):
Jan 27 - Square One Education Network
Feb 24 - Novel Effect Read Aloud Books
March 24 - National Geographic Learning
April 28 - School AI
Missed one of the previous sessions? You can watch the recordings! 3Dux Design Befitting You
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we live, learn, and work—yet most students haven’t explored how it really works or how it impacts their lives. The Hour of AI offers free, hands-on experiences designed to demystify AI and spark curiosity about the future of technology. Teachers can either host an event or simply use the resources with their students—no prior AI or computer science experience is required. The ready-to-use activities from Code.org help students see how AI systems make decisions, where bias can appear, and how humans shape outcomes.
Get started today:
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Watch the informational session webinar.
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Dive in with the activities!
- Or Register your event! Michigan classrooms are eligible to receive a swag kit and information about AI in education (while supplies last).
Are you looking to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and boost digital skills in your classroom? The 21 Things 4 Students Webinar Series is here to help you do just that! Whether you're new to digital literacy or looking for new ways to integrate technology into your lessons, this FREE, hands-on series will introduce you to the flexible and powerful resources of the 21 Things 4 Students curriculum. These webinars are designed especially for grades 5–9, but all educators will discover practical ways to spark engagement.
Webinar dates and titles:
- Be Legal & Fair - December 10th
- Troubleshooting - January 14th
- Career Prep - January 27th
Do you know an outstanding K–12 science teacher—or are you one yourself? The Shell Science Teaching Award recognizes one outstanding K-12 teacher who positively impacts their students students and community through exemplary science teaching. The winner receives $10,000 plus NSTA membership and admission to the NSTA National Conference in Spring 2026. The Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award provides support to K–12 classroom science teachers in urban settings who are pursuing professional development and serves to increase the science educator talent pool in STEM to meet the education workforce challenges of the future. Applications and nominations for both awards are due December 19!
REMC 6 is partnering with other local REMC organizations to bring a day of learning around Discovery Education! Day of Discovery is designed for classroom educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders who are eager to bring fresh strategies and new energy to their teaching. Whether you are just getting started with Discovery Education or are already an active user, this event will equip you with classroom-ready ideas, innovative digital tools, and practical approaches to engage students in meaningful ways. This training will take place on Wednesday, February 11th from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm at the Saginaw ISD. Click HERE for more information and to register.
The 7th annual Wayne RESA Maker-STEM Summit will take place on February 12, 2026 at The Henry Ford. This is your chance to engage in the maker mindset of “learning through doing” and delve into ways to expand maker and STEM opportunities for students. Tony Vincent, known for helping educators and students transform ideas into interactive, meaningful creations, will guide participants through the art of “vibe coding” where imagination meets innovation and code becomes a canvas for creativity. Register to Attend
Mission.io brings coding, STEM challenges, and real-world problem solving to life through fun, interactive missions that get students thinking, creating, and collaborating. Thanks to the REMC Association of Michigan, teachers can enjoy full access through February—and if you renew your MACUL membership, you can continue the adventure through June. Getting started is quick and easy! Complete the online form to claim your access and unlock all the engaging classroom resources. Claim your access HERE!
Want certain tabs like Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and your district homepage to open automatically every morning in Chrome? It's easy - just follow these steps:
1. In Google Chrome, click on the 3 dots in the upper-right corner
2. Select Settings (near the bottom)
3. In the left-hand menu, click On Startup
4. Choose to either "use your current tabs" or "manually add pages"