TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 80...Summer ConferencesiTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSSWe talk a lot about self care. Investing in yourself can come in many forms...beach reads, meditation, worldwide adventures…Self care also means investing in your career, and time away from your regular routine can be the perfect opportunity to learn something new. There are SO many opportunities to connect with your teaching tribe in the upcoming months!Spring & Summer ConferencesPersonalized Learning ConferenceMay 6-8, Kent ISD (Grand Rapids)$50Conference is May 7 - site visits are May 6, May 8thIncludes site visits to Kenowa Hills and Kent Innovation High SchoolFocus on innovation, student led learning, personalized learningREMC Classroom Makers SummitJune 20 - Midland MIFREEFocus on supporting Michigan classroom teachers who have integrated making into their teaching practice or who are interested in integrating the Maker Movement into their classroom. The day will allow attendees to explore maker-centered tools and trends, gain valuable resources, and connect with maker-minded educators.Staying true to the spirit of REMC Classroom Makers the day will offer plenty of hands-on opportunities, a collaborative environment, and chances to flex your maker skills!Call for Presenters - due May 6ISTEJune 23-36 - PhiladelphiaCall for Speakers - due April 26Over 1,400 sessions NERD CAMP July 8-9 - Parma, MIFREE Run by Colby SharpAuthors, illustratorsDay 1 is much like a traditional education conference. We have scheduled speakers to get you all fired up about teaching reading and writing in the classroom. Day 2 of nErDcamp is designed differently than your typical conference. It's an (un)conference with a focus on literacy in learning. That's literacy in every and all areas -- science and math, we're talking to you too!Nerd Camp JR - registration opens May 1Lake Michigan Tech Conference July 22 - Coloma, MIRun by Daniel MaresFocused strands of literacy, STEM, assessment AMAZING conferenceCall for Presenters - due this Friday!WIREDTCAugust 12 - Traverse City, MILiz Kolb - keynote - focus on learning first, technology secondNEWS: Adding in a second keynote - Colby Sharp - literacy!Focus on ISTE Standards and AASL StandardsVirtual OpportunitiesEduPaths#michED Twitter ChatREMC CoursesMACUL Teach Wonder Professional Learning ProgramChris WoodsWebsite - DailySTEMPodcast: STEM EverydayTranscripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show!A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology.Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or via email and join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop.Music provided by Podington Bear