MBAEA Media Newsletter

This fall has been unbelievably amazing, and it reminds me of why I love living in Iowa. We have been blessed with gorgeous weather, beautiful scenery, just-right football temps, and the start of harvest. Take some time to enjoy the beauty and reflect.

I am very excited about the collaborative opportunities at Media Academy and look forward to seeing you in person or virtually. Registration is open until Oct. 25. Get registered today!

Oct. 25, 2022- Becky Heil, State Library of Iowa Southeast District Consultant, will provide an overview of resources that support students and families with homework and career assistance. In addition, public librarians from across our region will join building school and public library relationships.

Dec. 5, 2022- Miriam Gilbert, Rosen Digital vice president, will expand teacher librarians' knowledge of the new, inquiry-based Core Concepts and Power Knowledge science and STEM databases. They will learn how the Learn360 database and other in-house media resources support science and STEM instruction. Time will be given to discuss computer science implementation and connections between the EDVOVE Digital Citizenship Framework and computer science standards.

Jan. 31, 2023- Teacher librarians will increase their knowledge of PebbleGo and Gale databases and how they support research, literacy, and social studies instruction. They will learn about the five kinds of nonfiction and how restructuring nonfiction sections in libraries and instructional lessons can enrich reading and writing across the curriculum.

Mar. 28, 2023- Jamie Gregory, a well-known educator in the field of media literacy, will provide teacher librarians with resources and best practices for instructional planning. In addition, time will be given to evaluate the EDVOVE Digital Citizenship Framework, Media and Information Literacy strand.

Along with the sessions above, teacher librarians will assess the school library program, set a program goal, and determine action steps to improve the program based on district needs. I encourage teacher-librarians to share the syllabus with the curriculum director and administration.

Overview of AEA Digital Resources

This video from Iowa's AEAs will help educators be aware that their AEA has digital instructional resources for use in the classroom and explain how to access those resources using AEA OneClick.

The videos below will help elementary and secondary educators understand the benefits of using AEA digital resources in their classrooms, feel more confident when using them for the first time, and incorporate the ideas presented into their teaching to enhance their students' learning experience. Viewers are also made aware that many of the AEA digital resources can be searched simultaneously using AEA Scout.

AEA Digital Resources for Elementary Learners

AEA Digital Resources for Secondary Learners

Access to the AEA digital resources is easier than ever with MBAEA OneClick! Contact Heather Whitman at hwhitman@mbaea.org or the Iowa AEA website for more resources and support.

Check out this interview with Jessica Vance by Aaron Maurer. Their conversation focused on how to lead with inquiry to allow inquiry to flourish within the learning spaces for all learners (adults and students).

From our professional library, you can book Leading with a Lens of Inquiry: Cultivating Conditions for Curiosity and Empowering Agency.

Elementary teachers, teacher librarians, and instructional coaches will connect to share strategies and resources for teaching computer science. An elementary educator will co-host each network meeting at their building to highlight how they integrate computer science learning into their classroom routines, core content lessons, classroom centers, and maker spaces.

• Hosted by Joan Hippen from Lincoln Elementary in Washington, Iowa - Thurs. Oct. 13th 4:15 - 5:30pm.
  

Pear Deck has partnered with EiE®, The Boston Museum of Science's award-winning curricular division, to engage students in grades 3-8 in learning and discussion about climate change. With these ready-teach lessons powered by Pear Deck, students can explore how our actions affect the environment and how they can leverage this knowledge to make a positive difference in the world.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

LGBT History Month

National Bullying Prevention Month

October 10th- Columbus Day

October 13th- U.S. Navy Birthday

October 17th- Boss's Day

October 31st- Halloween

Mississippi Bend AEA provides a wide variety of instructional tools and resources for teachers and students supporting teaching and learning.

Email media-center-staff@aea9.k12.ia.us or call us at 563-344-6231 anytime for assistance with login credentials or other media-related questions.

Check out all our services here. We are here to support you!

Email: hwhitman@mbaea.org
Website: https://www.mbaea.org/
Location: 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA, USA
Phone: 563-344-6256
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Twitter: @MBAEA

The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender identity, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services or employment practices. Inquiries concerning this statement should be addressed to Kim Hofmann, Equity Coordinator, at 563-344-6415.