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Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 2d

K-12 Tech Tip: Flip 1 unit this semester. Create 10-minute instructional videos (Screencastify or Canvas Studio) for students to watch. Use precious in-class time for differentiated small group work and hands-on application where they really need you.

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 2d

Ready to explore blended learning and see benefits for your students? Check out these resources. https://www.edutopia.org/article/self-paced-blended-learning-resources-teachers/

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 2d

MACE Fun Fact: Blended learning models, where students control the pace & place of some learning, consistently show improved student mastery and engagement. It's about letting students own their journey! 🚀 Ready to take your tech implementation further? Join us at MACE 2025: https://www.mace-ks.org

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 3d

https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/prlzK7ITMa Targeting K-12 Educators: K-12 teachers, coaches, and tech specialists: MACE is your platform! Share your best practices for classroom tech integration. The deadline for proposals is Nov 30. mace-ks.org #K12 #EdTech #InstructionalCoach 💻

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Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 4d

Ready for a game-changing opportunity? MACE is looking for people like YOU! Level up your skills, connect, and join a supportive community all focused on ed tech. Don't wait to see what everyone else is talking about. Get in on the ground floor! 👉 Sign up now: https://forms.gle/CarAjU7q97pcyTuo7

Two women pair programming on laptops, sharing ideas and working together indoors.

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 4d

K-12TechTip: Try Audio/Video Feedback in Loom to give a student a 60-second personalized video critique of their work. It saves typing time, humanizes the process, & gets the feedback to the student immediately. What's your biggest hurdle with grading and feedback? #FeedbackLoops#TeacherHacks

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 5d

Research In Action: Collaboration is a key 21st-century skill, but it needs structure. Digital collaboration (simultaneous editing) forces students to negotiate and synthesize ideas in real-time.

#Collaboration #K12Tech #4Cs #DigitalCitizenship

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 5d

Tech Tip Tuesday! Feeling overwhelmed? Take 15 minutes to delete unused apps or archive old cloud files. A digital clean slate boosts your productivity! #TeacherHacks

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 5d

Research In Action: For feedback to truly impact student learning, it must be timely and specific. Waiting days to give feedback on a digital assignment closes the learning gap too late. #FeedbackLoops #TeacherHacks https://www.edutopia.org/article/effective-feedback-saves-teachers-time/

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 6d

Digital collaboration is more than sharing a screen; it's structured skill-building. Research suggests using shared documents (Google/Microsoft) and checking Version History helps students own their contributions and fosters deeper accountability.

#4Cs #K12Tech #DigitalCitizenship #EdTech

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Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 6d

Join us in "The Little Apple"—Manhattan, Kansas! We're planning an engaging, dynamic conference experience. Don't just attend; be a presenter! #MACE2025 #ManhattanKS https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/prlzK7ITMa

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 9d

We Are the Midwest EdTech Community! 🗺️ MACE brings together the best educators from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and beyond. Where are you innovating from? Drop your city below! 👇 #MidwestEdTech

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Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 9d

Research says timely, personalized feedback is crucial. Typing takes too long! ⏱️ Use audio or video notes in your LMS (or Loom) to give students 60-second, high-touch critiques. It humanizes the process & saves you time.

#TeacherHacks #FeedbackLoops #EdTechTips

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 9d

We are so excited to see submissions come in for #MACEKS. If you have sent in a session proposal be sure to check your email to finalize your submission. We will review these in November (long wait we know) but we want to bring the best of the best to MACE.

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 10d

Stop passive reviewing! Research proves active Retrieval Practice is key to cementing knowledge. 🔑 Use quick quizzing tools like Quizizz or Blooket 5 mins/day to force students to pull info out. It's low-stakes, high-impact learning.
#EdTechTips #K12Tech #RetrievalPractice #ResearchInAction

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 10d

Inspire & Innovate: Inspire. Innovate. Lead. Presenting at MACE 2025 is your opportunity to directly shape the future of education technology. Start your proposal today! mace-ks.org #EdTechLeaders #EdTechConference

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 11d

WHO IS MACE? We're the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education! 💡 Our mission is simple: Connect K-12 and Higher Ed innovators across the Midwest for growth.

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 11d

K-12 Tip: Use tools like Nearpod or Padlet to give students 2 options for showing mastery. When they choose the medium, engagement goes up! #DigitalEquity

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Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 11d

K-12 Tech Tip: Make retrieval practice fun & low-stakes using quick quizzing tools like Quizizz or Kahoot! 3 times a week for 5 minutes to start class. The goal isn't grading—it's cementing knowledge. #EdTechTips #K12Tech What’s your favorite tech tool for quick review? Share below! 👇

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 12d

MACE Fun Fact: Research confirms that pulling information out of the brain (retrieval) strengthens memory far more than passively reviewing notes! 🧠

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · 13d

What are your tech passions? Interests? Share your expertise in Manhattan, KS (Mar 5–6). The deadline is Nov 30! Submit your session today: mace-ks.org #MACE2025 #EdTech #CallForProposals https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/prlzK7I

Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · Feb 27

🚨 Only 1 week until MACE-KS 2025! 🚨

Don’t wait – register today! 👉 www.mace-ks.org/47531_3

Join us on March 6-7 for 2 days of EdTech greatness with keynote speaker @lesliefisher.bsky.social ! Her energy is infectious ✨

#MACEKS25 #EdTech #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · Feb 11

🗓️ Plan your #MACEKS25 like a pro!

Build your custom schedule now: mace2025.sched.com

💡 Need ideas? Watch this quick promo for one of our top sessions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAzZ...

Make this event your own. Let’s do this! 🚀 #MACEKS25

Moving Mathematics Courses to a Free Homework Software

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Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · Feb 10

🗓️ Plan your #MACEKS25 like a pro!

Build your custom schedule now: mace2025.sched.com

💡 Need ideas? Watch this quick promo for one of our top sessions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4IJ...

Make this event your own. Let’s do this! 🚀 #MACEKS25

Sparking Positive Disruption 1

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Mid-America Association for Computers in Education @maceks.bsky.social · Feb 7

🗓️ Plan your #MACEKS25 like a pro!

Build your custom schedule now: mace2025.sched.com

💡 Need ideas? Watch this quick promo for one of our top sessions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOQ7...

Make this event your own. Let’s do this! 🚀 #MACEKS25

How I Snuck Teaching Coding to My Students

YouTube video by Travis True

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