MAME is the Michigan Association for Media in Education
The statewide association for school library media specialists.
"Mentor all, maximize each!"
MAME Spring Workshop, Saturday, March 30, 2019 - Supercharge Learning with Literacy Based Makerspace Ideas!
MAME is your professional learning community, so get ready to sign up for the Spring Workshop! We have partnered with tinkrLAB for a fun and hands on learning experience.
Join us to increase your knowledge and gather new tools to help you be a leader and creative integrator of educational technology and literacy.
Not only do we get to work with Melissa Rabideau, owner of tinkrLAB, at her store in the Meridian Mall; all participants will receive the ISTE book “Learning Supercharged: Digital Age Strategies and Insights from the Edtech Frontier.”
The book “Learning Supercharged" looks at emerging approaches and tools, and incorporates professional educators’ stories of how and why they have implemented each trend, including information on challenges faced and overcome, how to get started and other resources to explore..” We will continue our learning together through a series of MAME led Twitter chats 4 times over the following 2 months.
Don’t delay, there is limited room for this workshop in a STEAM Learning Center. You will go home with items you make at the workshop and lesson ideas to to use in your classrooms or libraries.
REGISTER HERE!
MAME is your professional learning community, so get ready to sign up for the Spring Workshop! We have partnered with tinkrLAB for a fun and hands on learning experience.
Join us to increase your knowledge and gather new tools to help you be a leader and creative integrator of educational technology and literacy.
Not only do we get to work with Melissa Rabideau, owner of tinkrLAB, at her store in the Meridian Mall; all participants will receive the ISTE book “Learning Supercharged: Digital Age Strategies and Insights from the Edtech Frontier.”
The book “Learning Supercharged" looks at emerging approaches and tools, and incorporates professional educators’ stories of how and why they have implemented each trend, including information on challenges faced and overcome, how to get started and other resources to explore..” We will continue our learning together through a series of MAME led Twitter chats 4 times over the following 2 months.
Don’t delay, there is limited room for this workshop in a STEAM Learning Center. You will go home with items you make at the workshop and lesson ideas to to use in your classrooms or libraries.
REGISTER HERE!
Library Media Placements Update
MAME worked with the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services, (OPPS) to create a help sheet or "quick sheet" to assist Superintendents and other school administrators in understanding proper placement of ND certified personnel (School Librarians/Media Specialists).
The Library Media Placements document can be found here.
The Library Media Placements document can be found here.
Statement in Support of School Libraries and School Librarians
MAME would like to thank the Michigan Reading Association (MRA), President Sean Kottke, and the MRA Board of Directors for this statement in support of school libraries and librarians. Click below to download the statement.
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Infographics from MAME, School Library Journal, and the AASL.
Download a copy of each to publicize and gather support for your school library! Access our Advocacy Toolkit for the complete collection of advocacy literature.
Download a copy of each to publicize and gather support for your school library! Access our Advocacy Toolkit for the complete collection of advocacy literature.
School Libraries in Michigan, created by the Michigan Association for Media in Education, 2015. This infographic is freely available for download provided no alterations are made and that the posting is for education, noncommercial purposes only.
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Librarians as Tech Leaders, created by School Library Journal and freely available for reuse, printing, and posting, highlights the results of their 2013 technology survey.
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 Strong School Libraries Build Strong Students, created by the AASL Legislation Committee, is freely available for download by members of the media and general public provided no alterations are made and that the posting is for education, noncommercial purposes only.
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MAME Affiliations:
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MAME is an affiliated organization of AASL,
the American Association of School Librarians. |
MAME is an affiliate member of ISTE,
the International Society for Technology in Education. |
Be inspired and energized by attending ISTE19 Conference & Expo in Philadelphia this summer. This year's theme is "Bold Educators Activate Change." Isn't that what school librarians do everyday for our students and staff? Learn more at https://conference.iste.org/2019/
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For 2019, MAME’s ISTE Affiliate Liaisons are MAME Past Presidents Gwenn Marchesano and Lisa Kelley. Lisa has taken on the liaison role because Cat Kerns is assuming her duties as MAME’s President Elect & Conference Chair. Lisa and Gwenn will be representing our organization at the ISTE Affiliate Summit in Philadelphia during the ISTE Conference.
This year’s conference theme is “Bold Educators Activate Change.” That’s what we all do in our schools, for the benefit of our students and staff. We hope you’ll join us in Philadelphia to be inspired and energized for the 2019-20 school year. Learn more about the conference at https://conference.iste.org/2019/ Super early bird registration rates run through March 1. Attending doesn’t have to break the bank if you follow these suggestions. |
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SL 21 Measurement Benchmarks
Download the latest edition of the School Library 21 (SL21): Measurement Benchmarks for Michigan School Libraries for 21st Century Schools.
The benchmarks measure a library media program in three categories: 1) Teaching for 21st Century Learning, 2) Building the 21st Century Learning Environment, and 3) Leading the Way to 21st Century Learning, in which school libraries can earn a status of Qualified or Exemplary by the Library of Michigan, an Office of the Michigan Department of Education. The status earned is valid for three years. Find complete information on the Library of Michigan's SL21 web page.
Michigan has a total of 118 school libraries recognized as SL21 libraries. See the complete list at www.michigan.gov/sl21.
The benchmarks measure a library media program in three categories: 1) Teaching for 21st Century Learning, 2) Building the 21st Century Learning Environment, and 3) Leading the Way to 21st Century Learning, in which school libraries can earn a status of Qualified or Exemplary by the Library of Michigan, an Office of the Michigan Department of Education. The status earned is valid for three years. Find complete information on the Library of Michigan's SL21 web page.
Michigan has a total of 118 school libraries recognized as SL21 libraries. See the complete list at www.michigan.gov/sl21.
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Join MAME!
Our membership year runs from annual conference to annual conference, If you aren't able to attend this year's annual conference in November, be sure to renew to continue receiving all the benefits of being a MAME member: networking and listserv access, advocacy assistance, and professional development opportunities.
Retired Lifetime Members and Honorary Life Members do not need to renew. For information on dues and the different membership levels, please see the About Our Membership page.
Our membership year runs from annual conference to annual conference, If you aren't able to attend this year's annual conference in November, be sure to renew to continue receiving all the benefits of being a MAME member: networking and listserv access, advocacy assistance, and professional development opportunities.
Retired Lifetime Members and Honorary Life Members do not need to renew. For information on dues and the different membership levels, please see the About Our Membership page.
MAME Headquarters
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When mailing payment for membership or event attendance,
please complete the specific online form and use the address given.
please complete the specific online form and use the address given.