[Michlib-l] Exciting new online training for MeL Databases

[Suzanne Robinson]

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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.


           MICHIGAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY on LEARNPORT:
Michigan Department of Education SCECHs are available for completing each 
class.
Go to http://learnport.org
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.
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.
        MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning) MI 
Learning site: 
All segments are free for anyone to download and use.  You will need to 
have iTunes installed on your computer before you begin, then copy and 
paste this link into your browser:
     
https://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/michigan-elibary-for-kids/id799512667?mt=10
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.
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 
not need an iTunes account or logon because the videos are FREE for anyone 
to view and use.
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.
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.
 For questions about using these new and exciting ways to access MeL 
databases training contact Suzanne Robinson (robinson at mcls.org).


Thanks,
Suzanne
Part time Hours:  Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations 
Alway wonder!
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Suzanne Robinson, AMLS
MeL Databases Training Coordinator 
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) 
1407 Rensen St., Suite 1
Lansing, MI 48910          800-530-9019 ext 134


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