MassCUE News: May 2024

A Message from the Executive Director

Video message from MassCUE Executive Director Savvy Demers

Spring Conference Sessions Posted!

The MassCUE Spring Conference at Polar Park is less than a month away! If you haven't registered yet for our new, improved spring event, now is the time!

Check out our amazing lineup of workshops, interactive spaces in the Innovation Fair, Keynote and Featured Speakers and Exhibitors, then reserve your spot today.

Featured Educator

Kristina Ierardi

Bourne Digital Literacy Teacher Kristina Ierardi is our May Featured Educator! Read about her favorite tools and methods for teaching students about safe and effective online navigation and communication.

Welcome New Board Members

The election results are in! The MassCUE Board of Directors is pleased to welcome two new members: Joli Boucher and Tina Mahaney and two returning members: Sarah Boyle and Colleen Terrill.

Congratulations Classroom Grant Winners

This year’s Classroom Grant winners work with students that span grade levels and regions across the commonwealth. Click the link below to learn more about 2023-24 grant winners and the projects they will be launching with their students.

Award Nominations Open

Do you know an exceptional educator who has made an impact in the field of educational technology? A current or former colleague who serves as a leader and an inspiration to others in their classroom, school or district? Nominate them for an Administrator or a Pathfinder award!

Nominations are being accepted now for these awards, which are given out during the MassCUE Fall Conference in October.

Learn more

Join the MassCUE Team

Administrative Assistant

MassCUE is seeking a driven and energetic person to fill the role of administrative assistant. This job will entail both website maintenance as well as traditional administrative duties.

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Graduate Credit Information Session

Thursday, May 9 4:00-5:00pm

We're teaming up with Bridgewater State University to offer discount pricing and a MassCUE cohort for educators interested in pursuing a certificate or license as an Instructional Technology Specialist. Join our virtual information session to get your questions answered.

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Save the Date

Please join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 for the MassCUE Annual Meeting. This event, which will be held at 5:00pm in the Optum Lounge at Gillette Stadium, is free for members and includes dinner and drinks.

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New Membership Program

Get ready for new programming options and streamlined registration for courses and events from MassCUE! We are excited to announce that MassCUE will be moving to a new membership platform beginning May 1, 2024. The move to Wild Apricot will allow us to expand our offerings to members going forward.

Watch your email for instructions. Current members will be asked to log in to the new system, create a password and enter your details. Most information will be saved so you won't have to enter it again when registering for events or programs! Emails will be sent to the address connected with your membership.

Group Buys: Discounts for MassCUE Members

Get discounts on Adobe Creative Cloud K-12 site subscriptions, Virtual Reality (VR) Classroom Packs and more from JourneyEd. Learn how your district can save on this and other Group Buys on our website.

See Group Buy Offers

Committee Updates

For those who aren't aware, CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) helps to provide resources and programs designed to help schools prevent, protect against, and mitigate security threats, risks, and emergency situations. School personnel can use these resources, programs, and tools to develop an actionable and comprehensive school safety plan tailored to their specific circumstances.

This resource will provide invaluable tools, templates, resources, etc. to help schools mitigate and be prepared in the event of a cyber attack.

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.

AI in Schools: Join MassCUE's newest SIG! Learn more.

Makerspace & STEM: Join the conversation in the Makerspace & STEM SIG Facebook Group. Request an invitation by emailing Heidi MacGregor.

Southeast, Cape & Islands Technology Team (SCITT): In-person meeting May 2nd at 10:00am in the Bridgewater-Raynham School District.

Technology Integration: Virtual meeting on Thursday, May 9th at 1:00pm.

For more information on our active SIGs and how you can join, visit our website.

Privacy Notice

Please be aware that MassCUE does not share member lists. If you receive email solicitation asking you if you would like to obtain the attendee list for the Spring Conference or any other MassCUE event or program, this is a scam and we advise you not to pursue this. When in doubt, please contact masscue@masscue.org for more information.

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