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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Short MeL databases video tutorials
are now available for you and your staff to use at your convenience. View
one for a short professional development session. View all segments
of a class on the LearnPort page and earn SCECH's. It's up
to you how these can best be use for your group.</font>
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</font><a href=http://www.mivu.org/><font size=3><b>MICHIGAN VIRTUAL
UNIVERSITY on </b></font></a><a href=http://www.learnport.org/><font size=3><u>LEARNPORT</u></font></a><font size=3>:</font>
<p><font size=3>Michigan Department of Education SCECHs are available for
completing each class.</font>
<p><font size=3>Go to </font><a href=http://learnport.org/><font size=3>http://learnport.org</font></a>
<p><font size=3>Logon to existing account or create new account on the
left side of the screen. Search for MeL for Kids. You will
find a "curriculum" which defines what is needed to complete
the entire class. Each database has a video tutorial and a separate
short test (not tough!). Once the curriculum and all sections are
complete, the system will be "triggered" to start the SCECH process
for you.</font>
<p><font size=3>The MeL for Kids class is the first to be added. MeL
for Young Adults is in the works so stay tuned for more information.</font>
<p><font size=3> <b>MACUL</b> </font><a href=http://www.macul.org/milearning/></a><font size=3>(Michigan
Association for Computer Users in Learning) <b>MI Learning</b> site</font><a href=http://www.macul.org/milearning/></a><font size=3>:
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<p><font size=3>All segments are free for anyone to download and use.
You will need to have iTunes installed on your computer <u>before</u> you
begin, then copy and paste this link into your browser:</font>
<p><font size=3> </font><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/michigan-elibary-for-kids/id799512667?mt=10"><font size=3>https://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/michigan-elibary-for-kids/id799512667?mt=10</font></a>
<p><font size=3>Be sure to bookmark it right away. It will take you
right to the MeL Kids section. You can also search for MeL from the
home page of learnport.org.</font>
<p><font size=3>If you already have iTunes on your computer and are prompted
to download it, find the button that says "I have iTunes" and
click on that. You do <u>not</u> need an iTunes account or logon
because the videos are FREE for anyone to view and use.</font>
<p><font size=3>Download any of the videos to view individually or with
staff members. If a group/school/ISD, etc., wishes to arrange for
SCECHs, you will need to complete the application for Michigan Department
of Education. This set of videos does not "trigger" the
SCECH process.</font>
<p><font size=3>The MeL for Kids class is the first to be added. MeL
for Young Adults is in the works so stay tuned for more information.</font>
<p><font size=3> For questions about using these new and exciting
ways to access MeL databases training contact Suzanne Robinson (robinson@mcls.org)</font><a href="href="mailto:robinson@mcls.org""></a><font size=3>.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Thanks,<br>
Suzanne<br>
Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations
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Alway wonder!<br>
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Suzanne Robinson, AMLS<br>
MeL Databases Training Coordinator <br>
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) <br>
1407 Rensen St., Suite 1<br>
Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134<br>
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