Instructional+Partner


 * Media Specialist as Instructional Partner**

March 2 //**Grade Level Meeting with the Media Specialist**// The MS and I attended the 7th grade level curriculum meeting to address the teachers about the media center resources. She talked about the materials available in the professional section and other sections. She also talked about how she is here to support the teachers in whatever way possible. She discussed a wish list that she has for teachers to make requests or suggestions for books, dvds, and any other materials. The MS mentioned some new cords she is purchasing to make it possible to connect a vhs/dvd player to a projector. Everyone seemed interested and that this is something they could use in their classrooms. She also talked about copyright issues that teachers need to be aware of. It is important to model good digital citizenship for our students through our own actions. I thought she did a really good job of making the teachers aware of her role and making herself and the media center accessible to everyone. The role of the media specialist as an instructional partner is important for every teacher and every student alike. The media center has an abundance of resources in many different forms and the best resource there is the media specialist. If we don't have what the teacher needs, we can try to get it. There are many different print sources available, as well as dvd and vhs movies. She has the Smart Slates, Senteos, a computer lab with a Smartboard is available in the media center. A mobile laptop lab and a new iPad lab are available if you sign up in advance. Our academic coach's office and RTI coordinators office are part of the media center. I feel like the teachers are fully utilizing the media specialist as an instructional partner. Many teachers would not be able to do what they do with out the media center or media specialist. (1 hour)