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A powerful, new resource for K-5 educators Introducing   MiTechKids , a new   resource for integrating technology into activities in the classroom, preparing students for real world success. The  MiTechKids site was formerly known as 21Things4kids.net and over the summer, received an easier-to-remember new name. MiTechKids  was developed by a team of Michigan-based education technology and media specialists from ISDs and local school districts to provide important technology learning and lessons for K-5 students. The resources are organized by grade level and support the  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students (MITECS)  competencies and the International Society for Technology in Education ( ITSE ) standards.  MiTechKids  is provided by the  REMC Association of Michigan , and free to everyone. MiTechKids  provides short activity lessons (20-30 minutes) created for teachers that provide ideas and resources fo...

  For Google Apps for Education Schools - Did you know there is now integration between many of the databases in MeL and Google?  Very easy to use, and you can know your students are using good resources by using the databases provided on their site! From Eunice Borrelli at MeL - This is an update to the November 19, 2015 MeL Minute detailing the partnership between Gale Cengage and Google to integrate use of Google in Gale databases.   The Google tools are now available in InfoTrac products such as Kids InfoBits and Opposing Viewpoints in Context, GVRL, and others.   Gale Cengage has created Tip Sheets on Google Drive Integration and Google Classroom Integration which we now link to in the MeL Promotion & Training Gateway under the Gale classification .   Each tip sheet provides step-by-step instructions for how to utilize the tools from within Gale databases to share and download content and are presented as PDFs for easy access and local ...

Calling All School Leaders! The Digital Leadership for Learning Day will be held Thursday, August 14 at Parma-Wstern High School.  The day is designed for Principals, Curriculum Directors, Superintendents, Technology Directors and Teacher Leaders. Learn what it means to be a digital leader and bring back new techniques and strategies to effectively establish a vision and implement a strategic process that creates a teaching and learning culture that provides students with essential skill sets. The day's keynote speaker is Eric Sheninger .  Eric is the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School located in Bergen County, NJ. His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward.  Check out his blog:  A Principal's Reflection s.

What:  High Efficiency Administrator PD  - a professional development opportunity for administrators to learn about and practice implementing using technology to more efficiently communicate with stakeholders and save time. When : You choose between two options for the face-to-face kick-off: Face-to-Face Kick-Off (only attend one) August 6 11:30-1:30 at Calhoun ISD (Registration  link here .) August 11 9:00-11:00 at Branch Area Career Center (Registration  link here .) Google Hangout Online - August 20 4:00-5:00 Goggle Hangout Online - September 3 4:00-5:00 Face-to-Face Celebration Showcase - September 17 8:00-10:00 Attend at either Calhoun ISD OR Branch Area Career Center Cost:  FREE to administrators in Calhoun and Branch counties Please note that this is a blended course - you will be completing many activities at times which are convenient to you.  These will be shared with your cohort both within the course and at the last face-to-fac...