Please feel free to share this! 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?m... 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@mcls.org). Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations Alway wonder! ------------------- 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