miGoogle 2024 at Northville High School: Full Schedule

Welcome to the online conference planner for the 11th annual miGoogle conference! You can use this planner to preview conference sessions and build a custom schedule. To register for the conference, visit miEdTech.com/register.

10:10am EST

Elevating Learning with Roadmaps: AI-Powered Feedback through VoiceBot and GraderBot

Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST

248

In this session, discover how Roadmaps harnesses AI-powered tools like the UMich Center for Digital Curricula’s VoiceBot and GraderBot to transform classroom learning. We’ll showcase how the Center’s Roadmaps Platform integrates Google Gemini for analyzing and grading student essays and reading content to students in their teacher’s voice. You'll learn how these tools within the Roadmaps Platform enhance student engagement and streamline teacher workflows – that is, the GraderBot and the VoiceBot can save teachers hours! Perfect for educators looking to innovate their teaching practices.

Speakers

Alex St. Clair

Anne Tapp Jaksa

Professor, Saginaw Valley State University

Anne Tapp is a Professor in the Department of Teacher Education, College of Education, at Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI, and serves as the Director of Professional Development for the University of Michigan Center for Digital Curricula. She is on the Board... Read More →

Elliot Soloway

Sponsors

University of Michigan Center for Digital Curricula

Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EST
248

12:10pm EST

Transforming Learning with Flipbook Animations & Simulations

Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EST

248

Discover how the UMich Center for Digital Curricula’s Flipbook is revolutionizing K-12 education by empowering students to create dynamic, animated models across any grade level and subject area. With its intuitive, deeply interactive interface, Flipbook enables students to engage with content in meaningful ways—building models, visualizing concepts, and collaborating with peers. This session will showcase how Flipbook fosters creativity and critical thinking, while seamlessly integrating into the broader digital transformation of education. Learn how this tool elevates student engagement, making learning more interactive and effective, regardless of the subject matter.

Speakers

Bille Freeland

Teacher, Kent City Elementary School, Kent City, MI

Just in the last two years I have become a K-5 STEM Teacher. Our district was fortunate to be part of the George Lucas Edutopia/MSU MLPBL Study that recently released its results. This project based learning curriculum is fully aligned to the NGSS and infused with language and mathematics... Read More →

Nicole Andreas

Sponsors

University of Michigan Center for Digital Curricula

Tuesday November 5, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EST
248

1:10pm EST

Leveraging Deeply-Digital, OER Curricula to Enhance Student Engagement and Achievement

Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EST

248

This session delves into the transformative power of deeply-digital, OER curricula developed by the University of Michigan Center for Digital Curricula and hosted on the Center’s Roadmaps Platform. Designed to meet the needs of the Alpha Generation, the OER Roadmap curricula creates interactive, visually-driven learning experiences. Participants will explore how Roadmaps enhance student engagement, foster critical thinking, and support differentiated instruction. Learn practical strategies to implement these innovative curricula in your classroom, empowering students and elevating academic achievement.

Speakers

Anne Tapp Jaksa

Professor, Saginaw Valley State University

Dawn Michalak

Denise Gallemore

Sponsors

University of Michigan Center for Digital Curricula

Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EST
248

2:10pm EST

Empowering K-8 Education with Electric Vehicle/Mobility Curricula on the Roadmaps Platform

Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EST

248

Discover how the University of Michigan Center for Digital Curricula leverages Google tools to engage students with standards-aligned, curricular resources for EV/Mobility. This session will showcase how the Roadmaps Platform integrates Google tools to deliver interactive lessons that ignite students' curiosity in sustainable technology and future careers. Learn how these digital resources transform traditional lessons into engaging, project-based learning experiences that prepare students for Michigan's emerging EV/Mobility industry. This session is ideal for educators looking to inspire and equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge for a greener future.

Speakers