Cresta Wright

Educator & Lifelong Learner

[MACUL @MACUL]

#maculmemories We are taking it back to 2001! Join us this year in Grand Rapids on March 18-20, 2026. Register today at https://t.co/OlHvp3vfCS https://t.co/QMH1fZUPLL

[Jeremy Badiner @MrBadiner]

Here is a great way to translate all those files using @canva !
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[MACUL @MACUL]

MACUL Membership Renewal

MACUL is updating its membership database, and all current and future members must complete our form to maintain their membership and continue receiving benefits.

Visit the MACUL website (https://t.co/jJ2zAL0nDC ) to renew.

[Jo Boaler @joboaler]

Calling all teachers of maths 🙂 We know how busy you are - so we have planned the first week of school for you. Mindset videos & Engaging Maths that kids love ❤️ - what could be better? #mtbos #elemmath #mathleaders #youcubed https://t.co/v7KJeM02qt

[MACUL @MACUL]

MACUL Summer Spark: Online Professional Learning for Educators is free and has virtual sessions for your getting your mind ready for the new school year! August 7 - Sept 24. Scech's are available. For information and registration visit: https://t.co/d8hUrHLki4

[MACUL @MACUL]

Registration for CSforMichigan 2025 is open! Visit https://t.co/WPoKje7EPC for details! 9/23-9/24 at LCC-West.

[MACUL @MACUL]

K12 Cybersecurity Symposium is open for registration! MACUL and CDW bring you a day of learning and important information. Don't miss out! August 1, 2025 at Macomb Community College. https://t.co/DN3Mv6MCBy

[REMC Association @REMCAssociation]

We're hiring! MACUL & REMC are looking for a creative Digital Marketing & Design Specialist to support education across Michigan. Love design, strategy & tech? Apply by July 25 for this flexible, remote opportunity! Details: https://t.co/VTej3zuuMJ

[Matt Miller 🗑️ @jmattmiller]

Google for Edu definitely made a splash at ISTE. But I have concerns about moves it's making with Gemini.

You can learn all about the news they released at ISTE here (link below).

Of course, with big tech companies and edtech startups, you have to cut through the hype to get to hard truths.

Here’s one that I haven’t seen discussed enough …

Google is putting Gemini, its large language model assistant, in the hands of students of all ages. That will extend to NotebookLM in coming months.

It feels a bit like letting kids out to recess on the playground without supervision.

An excerpt from their release:

The Gemini app is now available to students of all ages and as a core Workspace service, and in the coming months we’re making NotebookLM available to students of all ages while using their Google Workspace for Education accounts to help them study and better understand their class materials.

AI startups like SchoolAI, MagicSchool, Brisk Teaching, and others offer something that Google does not. (I’ve looked and looked and can’t seem to find it.)

Monitoring.

A place where teachers can monitor the conversations that students are having with AI chatbots in real time.

>> They include granular line-by-line transcripts of student conversations with AI.

>> They summarize student conversations into insights that teachers can see at a glance in their teacher dashboards.

>> They flag student interactions that might be inappropriate or harmful so the teacher can follow up immediately.

Google doesn’t appear to have this at the teacher level. It’s available at the admin level — and Google boasts about how it helps districts come into legal compliance with their admin access.

But let’s be honest. The admin isn’t going to spend their days monitoring student interactions with AI line by line.

Even if Google flags dangerous student interactions with AI, there are several layers of communication (and even some physical distance) that need to be crossed before it gets back to the student.

When the teacher doesn’t have direct access to the students’ AI interactions, they miss out on insights AI can provide them about the student interactions — what students struggle with, what interests students are showing, etc.

That’s valuable data for teachers to have — especially if it’s instantaneous.

You know that Google has seen their competitors’ products. This is an intentional decision not to include that feature.

If you're going to turn on Gemini for students, there are tons of ethical and AI literacy implications. Tread cautiously.

[MACUL @MACUL]

MACUL and REMC are looking for a Digital Marketing & Design Specialist. For more info and to apply go to https://t.co/JmEDOkQ6xf

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

Your next adventure is waiting for you at the library! Stop in, pick up some books, and see what stories unfold. #NationalLibraryWeek #SchoolLibraryMonth

[REMC Association @REMCAssociation]

PSTL has 3 new book titles! Check them out and take advantage of the amazing lesson plans that get students excited about science, technology, engineering & math (STEM). These resources teach students about design-thinking in an easy, non-intimidating way.

[REMC Association @REMCAssociation]

Statewide Event for Educators! A FREE PD experience like no other—300 acres of outdoor learning where project-based learning meets nature. Build connections and grow your practice in the great outdoors! Register now: https://t.co/rGLJ7DJcja Sponsored by REMC 9 and Saginaw ISD.

[Jerry Anderson @jerryAnd_UCS_AT]

First session #macul25 - expert panel on Accessibility - Can’t wait to share all my resources with @uticaschools @ItcGeeks

[Cresta Wright @wrightc2]

Hey educators! If you could redesign a “dream staff room” in your school, what would you hope for? 🪄🧞‍♂️

[MACUL @MACUL]

Data is a powerful tool, but must be used responsibly. #MACUL25 equips you with the knowledge to navigate data-driven models while prioritizing student privacy. 9 relevant sessions. Register: https://t.co/vazxQ3GvKp

[Flocabulary @Flocabulary]

#CampEngage and a ton of amazing educators are in the HOUSE! 🔥

Beginner's Guide to Flocabulary is happening now 💜

Haven't saved your spot or can't attend live? Watch on-demand and still earn PD credits!

Check out all of our sessions ➡️ https://t.co/fUakSP0mX4

[Nearpod @nearpod]

#CampEngage is in session! Take it from @dannybrook734 👀👇

Join the fun (live or on-demand!) ➡️ https://t.co/59TMH2TC8Z