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About the UP MACUL Conference

The UP MACUL Conference is a dynamic, one-day professional learning event bringing the best of the MACUL Conference experience to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Taking place on May 8 at Northern Michigan University, this event focuses on innovative and practical ways to enhance teaching, learning, and leadership through educational technology. Educators, technology leaders, and administrators will come together to explore impactful tools, strategies, and best practices that support student engagement and success—while connecting with colleagues from across the region.

Conference Purpose

The purpose of the UP MACUL Conference is to:

• Highlight innovative and effective uses of educational technology in teaching, learning, and school leadership

• Provide practical strategies educators can implement immediately in classrooms and districts

• Foster collaboration and idea-sharing among educators, technology leaders, and administrators in the Upper Peninsula

• Elevate student engagement, creativity, and learning outcomes through thoughtful technology integration

• Build connections between regional educators and the broader MACUL community

Who Should Present?

We invite educators at all levels, including classroom teachers, instructional coaches, technology integrators, media specialists, administrators, and district leaders, to submit a proposal. Whether you are new to presenting or a seasoned speaker, if you have a story to share, a strategy that works, or a tool that has made an impact on teaching and learning, we want to hear from you.

Sessions may highlight classroom practice, school- or district-wide initiatives, leadership perspectives, or innovative ideas that support student success through the thoughtful use of technology.

Session Topics We’re Seeking

The UP MACUL Conference welcomes sessions focused on practical, innovative, and engaging uses of educational technology, including (but not limited to):

• Classroom technology integration and instructional strategies

• Artificial intelligence in education

• Dilital citizenship, media literacy, and online safety

• Innovative teaching and learning practices

• Student engagement, creativity, and voice

• Accessibility, inclusion, and universal design for learning (UDL)

• Assessment, feedback, and data-informed instruction

• Technology leadership and district-level initiatives

• Professional learning models and coaching strategies

• Computer science, STEM, and emerging technologies

Sessions that include real-world examples, hands-on strategies, and takeaways educators can use right away are especially encouraged.