COLLABORATION IS COMPELLING

Strategies

Pre-Planning•Hold a meeting during pre-planning to inform new teachers and to remind current teachers what the Media Center offers them. •Use a Power Point presentation to promote the use of an easy software program that everyone can use to make any lesson more interesting.

Display BoardChoose a location that is easily accessible for teachers to view throughout the year. Hang a bulletin board to display the following information:

•Media Center Mission•Role of Media Specialist•Lessons Offered by Media Specialist•Continuing Education Opportunities•Technology Classes Provided on Campus•Calendar of Upcoming Events•Ongoing Projects and Student Work

E-Newsletter Morning Announcements

•Incorporate the Media Center Mission and the Role of the Media Specialist to remain permanently on the E-Newsletter.•Include a link to a calendar for teachers to schedule activities. Also, post upcoming events.•Send Reminders of upcoming classes and opportunities for teachers and students.•Share pictures of student work.

Grade-Level Meetings

•Provide reminders and announcements to grade level Leaders that provide information about opportunities available to teachers.•Share actual examples of projects students have previously created. •Have teachers e-mail a copy of the minutes from grade-level meetings to keep Media Specialist informed.

Faculty Meetings

•Take advantage of faculty meetings to encourage teachers to collaborate.•Present technology ideas. •Have teachers share a collaboration experience.