Resources include sites for all represented political parties on the ballot and the candidates representing those parties with biographical data, speeches, and information on where the candidates stand on various issues.  Sites from non-partisan organizations attempt to provide clear, unbiased political information and debunk false claims with reputable resources.  Wording from statewide ballot proposals is also provided.

Whatever your political persuasion, don’t forget to vote!

Visit MeL Featured Resources for Election 2008 and more.

This portal will point to thousands of free resources such as lesson plans, videos, podcasts, interactive Web sites and educational games.  Even more exciting is that these resources are aligned to and searchable by Michigan’s Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) as well as the High School Content Expectations (HSCEs). MORE users can also submit, rate and review resources and check employment opportunities in education all in one convenient place.

MORE can be found in MeL, the Michigan eLibrary (www.mel.org).  MeL is Michigan’s 24/7 Library, available anytime, anywhere with Internet access.  The Michigan eLibrary contains vetted materials such as practice tests and tutorials (college entrance exams, K-12 skills improvement, vocational tests, etc.), full-text articles from magazines, professional journals and newspapers, maps, art images and much, much more, all free and accessible by teachers, students, and parents to enhance teaching and learning from Deb Bigg Thomas (biggsthomasd@michigan.gov), MeL Coodinator, Library of Michigan.

Book lovers are able to log on to the E-Studio through the Schuler website from the comfort of their own homes, and participate in moderate chat with their favorite authors!  This is something that literally anyone with web connection can participate in, an we’re hoping to make it a national presence in the literary scene.

For information and press release visit Schuler Books & Music E-Studio Author Web Chats or http://www.schulerbooks.com

To sign-up, simply fill out the online letter of intent to reserve this final pricing:  www.atomiclearning.com/mi-promo

Questions can be directed to Heidi Thielen, Manager Mid-Atlantic Region, 866.259.6890 x290 or hthielen@atomiclearning.com

Mail-in rebate

Smarter Choices Promotion

Using CareerForward^TM as a basis for exploration and reflection, users will learn what blended instruction is about and have the opportunity to create a lesson plan based on selected strategies offered in this media-rich course.  This professional development opportunity will prepare you to use blended instruction effectively in your classroom to improve student outcomes.

The internet has become a sharing and publishing playground and Web 2.0 is the second generation of internet-based applications that promote online collaboration and sharing.  Come and see tons of fun as well as practical webware applications that will engage your students and enhance your curriculum.  Create your own technology integrated lesson.

Bring a laptop with wireless internet access capabilities, as there will be a limited quantity available for use.

Teaching in a 21st Century Learning Envir Enrollment.pdf

Purpose:  To encourage and support members interested in promoting effective instructional uses of the computer or related equipment.

Grant Goal:  Each project should focus on an instructional use of the computer or related equipment, which has the potential of being replicated in other educational settings.

Grant Limit per Application:  $1,500

Eligible Applicants:  MACUL members who are classroom teachers, coordinators, administrators, or higher education personnel.  MACUL Grant recipients from the last two years are ineligible to apply.

Detailed information is available from addresses below.

http://orchid.forest.net/macul/MACULGrants/default.htm

http://www.macul.org/ under Grants and Awards.

This year’s Institute will help participants increase their professional knowledge about how the brain learns, current realities of learner differences and effective uses of technology to enhance instruction.  The goal is for participants to come away from the Institute with a renewed energy for seeing these changes in learners as possibilities rather than problems.  They will recognize the need for flexible materials and methods that will lead to student success in meeting demanding standards. 

Technology & the New Brain flyer

Eighth Annual Midwest Brain and Learning Institute - Technology and the New Brain

 All K-12 public and private schools in the United States and Canada are eligible to enter.  Three winners will receive a $2,500 cash award; Gale products (approximate value $500); a one-year subscription to Library Media Connections; and Educator’s Professional Bookshelf (approximate value $500) from Linworth Publishing.

Click here for more information.