After participating in numerous Days of Conversation with EdTech Specialists, the DCG is proud to have helped create and inspire the Michigan Innovation Network (MiIN). The following is a detailed description of the activities of the Michigan Innovation Network:
IDEA Events will be co-facilitated by the Michigan CoOp and EdTech Specialists
· The cost will be $35/person and free to Michigan CoOp (MiCoOp) members and Michigan Innovation Network (MiIN) members
· Each IDEA Event will be hosted at a MiCoOp district (www.mi-coop.com)
The IDEA Events will include “sessions” where ETS consultants and MiCoOp members share their experiences and expertise on topics such as:
o Project Based Learning
o Teaching and Learning in a Virtual Environment
o Standards Based Grading
o Competency Based Education
o Leadership, Challenges and Rewards
o Closing the Achievement Gap
These will be informal conversations with the opportunity for participants to interact and ask questions of the session facilitators. This is also a great opportunity to network with others!
MiIN Events
Goals for MiIN Events
· Network, Network, Network!!!
· Build relationships!
· Brainstorm ongoing opportunities to network and share!
MiIN Format:
· A tour of the district hosting us and/or a “spark” presentation from one of our members followed by lively conversation
· Each person will bring ideas on furthering the network, including an idea they can promote such as hosting their own events, encouraging visitations at districts implementing successful, innovative programs, etc.
· The Michigan Innovation Network website (www.michiganinnovationnetwork.com) will place links on the website to your events or links
to other information that you would like share.
· Continuing conversation on the Zones of Innovation
· Each event will close with “next steps” for ACTION items
Please share this! And please join us on November 3rd at Hamilton Community Schools!