MSET will be offering two high impact professional learning opportunities this month -- Science of Learning: Using Technology to Reduce Cognitive Load and Computational Thinking Tools & Strategies in K-8 Classrooms.

The Science of Learning session will feature Frederick County Public Schools' Maureen Corio and Tammy Sander to host its February's  Event. The 30-minute session is slated for Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 8pm. The session will address strategies to use technology to reduce cognitive load.

The Computational Thinking Tools & Strategies in K-8 Classrooms session will feature Senior Education Partnerships Lead at Tynker Daniel Rezac on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 8pm. The session will dive into different tools and strategies to support computational thinking in K-8 classrooms. 

Registration for both events is free. Go to our Events page to register today.

MSET is excited to announce its annual Outstanding Educator Using Technology and Outstanding Leader Using Technology Awards. Individuals wishing to nominate a high octane educator or leader for these prestigious awards can now do so at 

www.msetonline.org/edu-leader-awards.

Nomination Guidelines for 2021-2022

• All MSET members are eligible to nominate or to be nominated. Either the nominator or the nominee must be a MSET member. If you attended Common Ground 2020, you are automatically a member of MSET.  If you need to join, you can do so by visiting: http://www.msetonline.org/membership.html 
• Intent to Nominate: For the first phase of nominations, due February 10, 2022, only the nominee’s name and contact information is required.
  
• Nominations Phase 2: The nomination packet will be due by March 31, 2022. Nominators and nominees will work together to complete the nomination packet. The nominator will be responsible for writing the nomination statement based on the artifacts that the nominee provides.​ 

Time is precious and especially to educators. To meet the needs of educators, MSET is taking a speedy route to supporting educations with Speed Tech Professional Learning. Speed Tech events are five 5-minute snapshots of either an instructional technology tool or activity that can be easily utilized by an educator in their professional practice

This month's Speed Tech Event is slated for Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 8pm EST and focuses on tools support educators in the classroom. The five mini-sessions will be facilitated by University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) faculty as well as by ISTE Board President Rand Hansen. Other UMGC faculty include Brandie Shatto, Erica Ellsworth, Kelly Rippard, and Joe Wieczorek. 

Attendees can signup for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card from sponsor American College of Education.

To register for the free Speed Tech Event go to: https://umgc-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RdeVY6BJQU6fwDdFagPGxw.

Maryland Society for Educational Technology (MSET) is proud to begin utilizing Amazon Smile. Many rely on Amazon for everything from books to grocery items, especially during COVID shutdowns. As a public non-profit, MSET is eligible to participate in AmazonSmile. When you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to MSET. Signing up is very easy!

What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Maryland Society for Educational Technology every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the Maryland Society for Educational Technology.

How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible?
Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.

Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

How do I select the Maryland Society for Educational Technology to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization (Maryland Society for Educational Technology is a non-profit) to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.