| News in Brief |
| 2008 Leadership Conference:
Forty-four MAME members gathered at Eagle Point Marriott in Yspilanti to hear the renowned Blanche Woolls on the weekend of March 29th. Dr. Woolls led the group through a series of exercises designed to help people address issues in difficult circumstances. A wonderful time was had by all and the food was great. Thanks to our own Marsha Lambert for all her work in preparing the 2008 Leadership Conference.
The MAME Board met on Sunday, March 30th. The MAME 35 Conference Committee also met and worked on plans for the fall conference in Dearborn. One of the new features will be reduced rates for multiple attendees from a school district.
The contracts have been signed by our keynoters; now we need YOU to sign up to present a program or round table!
MAME Awards: April is the month to get everything in order to nominate someone to receive a MAME Award. Get a head start on those nominations that must be submitted in May. This is a great way to bring recognition to the important contributions of effective media specialists and media programs.
From the Treasurer: Bruce Popejoy reports that in spite of the doldrums of Michigan's economy, MAME's finances are slightly better than a year ago.
Three Easy Ways to Support MAME:
1. Encourage vendors to exhibit at the fall conference. Information is available at www.mimame.org.
2. Contact President Judy Hauser and ask about Board positions that are currently open.
3. Recruit a new member! |
| An invitation from MAME 17 |
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MAME Region 17 (Oakland County) announces an exciting Michigan author event, "Made in Michigan,"at Mercy High School in Farmington Hills, Monday, April 28, 4:30 - 7:45 PM.
Guests will have the opportunity to select two of four available author sessions, enjoy a made- in-Michigan meal, and purchase books for author signing.
FEATURED AUTHORS:
Patrick Jones -- Young Adult Novels
Michael Spradlin -- Children's Novels and Manga
Kim Delmar Cory -- Children's Novels
Michael & Colleen Monroe -- Picture Books
Pre-registration by April 21 is required.
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| MAME Summer Institute |
| Get up to Standards! July 15
Join MAME on July 15th in Lansing to get up to date on new national and state standards. You'll also have a choice of several sessions about exciting new technologies that facilitate their implementation.
Our speakers include:
Marcia Mardis, Assistant Professor, Wayne State University: AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
Kathleen McBroom, Media Specialist & Teacher Leader and Dana Addis, Teacher Leader, Math & Science, Dearborn Public Schools: Michigan Standards.
Kristin Fontichiaro, Media Specialist & Author, Birmingham Public Schools: Lessons Integrating Technology to Meet Standards.
Angela Semifero, Deputy Director, Marshall District Library: Gaming and the Curriculum
Mark Szidik, CIO Michigan Library Consortium: Open Source Software
Melissa White, Supervisor of Media and Technology Ingham ISD: Web 2.0 Tools for Standards Implementation |
Mason High opens library cafe! |
Mason High School recently opened their very own Read-a-Latte Cafe in the library! It's a joint venture between the library and the CBI Special Education Program. NHS/Classroom students serve regular coffee, flavored syrups, instant cappuccino, and hot chocolate. The cafe opens every school morning at 7:30 and serves up beverages for 20 minutes 3 days a week, and for 2 additional hours 2 days a week. Mason's media specialist is Kristin Sandel. |
| March is Reading Month Rocks! |
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The response to our request for stories of your reading month celebrations was overwhelming! In order to give every story the space it deserves, we're going to post the responses on the MAME website. That way it will be available to reference when you are making your plans for next year's celebration. We'll publish the link as soon as the material is posted.Thanks to all who sent us your stories! | |
| Media Matters! Editors
MAME Executive Director
Database Manager
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| Movers and Shakers! |
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Kristin Fontichiaro, Birmingham Public Schools: recognized by Wayne State University's Library and Information Science Program as the 2007-08 Distinguished Alumni. Kristin is the editor of the Library 2.0 Blog in School Library Media Activities Monthly, and author of "Active Learning through Drama, Podcasting, and Puppetry."
Marcia Mardis, Assistant Professor, WSU School Library Media Program:
named one of the 2008 Library Journal Movers and Shakers. Among her many accomplishments, Marcia encourages school media specialists to show classroom teachers how to use technology to enhance student learning and is co-chair and co-author of the American Association of School Librarians Standards for 21st Century Learners.
Kristin and Marcia are both presenting at our Summer Institute, July 15. |
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Evelyn Freeman, Information Media Consultant, Oakland Schools, and MAME Board member: quoted in an article in the March 2008 T.H.E. Journal article, "Do the (Copy) right Thing."
Dr. Margaret Lincoln, media specialist at Lakeside High School, Battle Creek: teaching distance learning classes through San Jose State University.
Congratulations, Marcia, Kristen, Evelyn and Gigi! |
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MEL NEWS! |
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The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) will be debuting the Michigan Educators' Resources (MER) this month. Evolving from the old Michigan Teacher Network (MTN) in partnership with the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Education, and Wayne State University, MER will include links to curriculum content, lesson plans, assessment and up-to-date alignment with curriculum standards and grade level content espectations. Educators will be able to search MER by GLCE's |
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| Upcoming MAME Events |
May 3, Hyatt Regency, Dearborn
MAME Board and Conference Committee
July 15, Lansing
Summer Workshop
Nov 5-7: MAME 35 Annual Conference,
"Just the Facts" Dearborn
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| Other Upcoming Events |
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April 13-19: National Library Week
ALA Annual Conference
Anaheim
June 28 - July 2
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