E.1 Mosel-Rhine: FREE Resources for Michigan Educators

Melinda Waffle, Professional Learning Coordinator

REMC Association of Michigan

melindawaffle@remc.org

See and explore the plethora of FREE resources available to Michigan Educators from REMC

Association. They range from collated toolkits to lesson plans and activities. We will explore several of

the classroom resources we provide, and brainstorm how you might use them tomorrow!

E.2 Brahms: 2025 Ferris State/Auto-Owners Insurance Challenge

Dr. David Brown, Professor

Ferris State University- College of Business

davidbrown@ferris.edu

In 2024, 39 high school teams from all over Michigan operated their own fictional insurance companies

to compete for prizes. Students learn about strategy, business acumen, and insurance career

opportunities. Come learn about the 2025 challenge and register your class(es) to participate.

E.3 Danube: Certification Testing all program areas

Katie Watchorn, Michigan’s Territory Manager, Certiport

Katie.Watchorn@Pearson.com

Beginning on the hour--(you must have your own device and be present in the room, 20 people max

each hour)

E.4 Altmuehl: Navigating the Future: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Amy Yednock and Jessica Thoel, Instructional Technology Coordinators

Chippewa Valley Schools

This session is designed to provide participants with a brief overview of Artificial Intelligence, spark

curiosity about its potential, and showcase how Chippewa Valley Schools is addressing the technical

and instructional challenges posed by AI in education. This includes developing policies and procedures

at both the district and classroom levels, as well as ensuring that all stakeholders are well-informed.

*This session description was crafted with the assistance of ChatGPT!

E.5 Mozart: Drones in the Classroom!

Scott Trice, Roseville High School

In my new class, "Introduction to Drones," students engage in a highly interactive experience that

covers the fundamentals of drone operation. Throughout the semester, they develop their flying skills

while exploring various drone types. Additionally, I’ve transformed our coding class into a hands-on

experience, incorporating practical projects that include app development, unmanned vehicles, and, of

course, drones.