http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium Tech tidbits from your friends at Media and Tech Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:55:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Michigan Department of Education is now a State Education Partner with Thinkfinity, which is sponsored by the Verizon Foundation.  If you haven't heard of Thinkfinity, it is the new and improved Marco Polo sponsored by the Verizon Foundation.  Through our partnership with Thinkfinity we will be offering free technology ... http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/11/19/free-technology-integration-training/ Now in its 6th year, Speak Up is national online survey where students, parents, and educators can participate in the national, state and local dialog about key educational topics.  Open October 27th - December 19, 2008.  This year's topics include: Technology usage in and out of the classroom Science Education and career ... http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/11/14/students-teachers-parents-and-administrators-speak-up/ The Michigan Council for the Social Studies is excited to offer a grant opportunity for social studies students and educators.  The iTunesU Digital Storybook was introduced by the Michigan Department of Education in collaboration with the Michigan Association of Computer Users and Learning. Application deadline is Friday, November 14, 2008.  For application ... http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/10/30/digital-story-book-grant-opportunity/ Attention Building Level Technology Teams!  Want to receive free training worth up to $9,000.00 to help educators in your school become more skilled at using educational technology? The Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) has received a grant from the Michigan Department of Education to train 90 teams at ... http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/10/17/free-technology-training-for-your-school/ Oakland Schools invites upper elementary and middle school teachers to have their student participate in a five-week award-winning project that focuses on improved land use.  This authentic project targets the Science, Social Studies and Language Arts Benchmarks that address human interaction with the environment, analyzing data, public policy, inquiry and participating ... http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/10/13/invitation-to-participate-in-the-land-use-project/ Apply for $1,000.00 Educator Stipend and a 2009 MACUL Conference free registration!  Application window is October 10 - November 30, 2008. More information at: MACUL MI Learning, MI Learning Educator Stipend Information, MI Learning Stipend Application  http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/10/10/mi-learning-educator-stipend-application/ MI Learning on iTunes U is a gateway to educational resources using a variety of formats.  Submitted by organizations and individuals throughout Michigan, these resources can offer great learning opportunities for students, educators and community. The audio, video and pdf files for curriculum, leadership, and professional development can be accessed by ... http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/10/10/mi-learning-on-itunes-u/ As we get ready for Election 2008, the Michigan e-Library (mel.org) is featuring a Special Topics with selected Web sites on this important event.  The Election 2008 section contains online resources to find information needed to help you and your patrons, students, etc., prepare for voting in the November 4, ... http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/09/25/mel-special-topics-election-2008/ Libraries have a reputation for being great collaborators; in fact, the Library of Michigan has been collaborating with the Michigan Department of Education and Wayne State University in creating an exciting new resource for Michigan educators - the Michigan Online Resource for Educators(MORE).  This portal will point to thousands of free resources ... http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/09/24/michigan-online-resources-for-educators-more/ Schuler is proud to unveil its newest web feature, the Schuler E-Studio, featuring live online author chats!  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 ... http://blogs.remc13.org/e-mporium/2008/09/22/schuler-books-and-music-presents-e-studio-author-web-chats/