So nice to see everyone who could attend our first session of the Media Academy! We still have 3 more dates! Unable to make it but still want to participate in learning or take it for credit? Sign up and reach out to Heather Whitman, hwhitman@mbaea.org.

Save the Dates! View the agenda! Register here!
December 7th, February 4th, April 6th

Login to my google classroom for access to materials even if you are unable to make the meetings. You must use your school email. My class code is dt773ut.

Recordings from the October 5th session are below.

• Pear Deck
• Scout
• Whole Group

Breakout EDU is the immersive learning games platform. The Breakout EDU kit allows for the facilitation of games where players use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles in order to open the locked box. Games are available for all ages and content areas.

Reserve in SNAP today!

Here are some webinars we thought you may be interested in!

SLJ Summit: Culture Shift, Oct 24

The focus is on creating a culture that promotes an equitable world and closes the opportunity gap for all children. Register.

Culturally Responsive Books in the Classroom, Oct 28, 3:30 CT

How to authors use their books, and others, to affirm the humanity of their students and advance antiracism in their work as educators? How can these ideas and practices be adopted by teacher librarians? Register.

Esports & Education: Conference & Expo, Dec 4

Brings educators and leaders together to explore ways esports can be implemented in education. Features influential professionals in the market. Register.

By Martha Stewart, Soundzabound Music

When Soundzabound first started, one of the most requested sounds from teachers and students were scary sound effects. Even now after twenty-two years, it’s still one of our most requested sounds. Any video can be far more effective with just the right sound effect, and just five seconds of one of our spooky sounds can greatly enhance the mood of the video.

There are many reasons why your students should create videos. They are far more effective than text. Consider some of these reasons according to IdeaRocket:

• They demand your attention
• We are attracted to movement
• They create strong emotional responses that make students and teachers
• want to share

Forrester Research estimates one minute of online video equates to approximately 1.8 million written words. In addition, 90 percent of information transmitted to the brain is visual, and visuals are processed 60,000 times faster in the brain than text. This indicates visual education aids like video can improve learning styles and increase the rate at which we retain information. Multiple studies have shown that video, specifically, can be a highly effective educational tool (e.g., Kay, 2012; Allen and Smith, 2012; Lloyd and Robertson, 2012; Rackaway, 2012; Hsin and Cigas, 2013).

I challenge you today to reach out to your students and give them the opportunity to use music with their video projects. You may just help create the next Steven Spielberg while increasing their brain power!

There are courses offered virtually throughout the entire state on a variety of topics. Check out course listings and registration at AEA PD Registration site. Use the same login for the site where you take mandatory reporter, bloodborne pathogens, etc. If you don't remember your password, click Forgot Password at the bottom of the page. Having trouble with your username? It may be your personal email, not your school email.

For employment related training visit AEA PD Learning Online.

A few upcoming courses are below!

• Putting out the Fires in Teaching- Check it out!
• Media Academy
• Personalized Pathways to Enhance Teaching and Learning
• Paraeducator Generalist Certification
• Substitute Authorization

For more questions, please contact: staffdevelopment@aea9.k12.ia.us.

OCTOBER

Black History Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Head Start Awareness Month
LGBT History Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 12th- Columbus Day
October 13th- U.S. Navy Birthday
October 16th- Boss’s Day
October 31st- Halloween

SNAP Media Catalog

Deliveries for requests from the Media center have started! Please contact us if you have a list of new teachers that will need usernames and passwords.

Digital Resources

Our vetted, age-appropriate, and high quality online resources are excellent sources for research, reading, reference and fun!

Book of the Month Club
Once signed up, you will automatically receive a box of 25 randomly selected fiction & nonfiction books every 6 weeks. This will be a rotating collection and each box will need to be returned before receiving your next box of books so that another classroom can enjoy them.

Please email or call us at 563-344-6459 anytime for appointments, assistance with usernames/passwords or any other support you need!

Contact us at media-center-staff@aea9.k12.ia.us.

Email: hwhitman@mbaea.org
Website: https://www.mbaea.org/
Location: 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA, USA
Phone: 563-344-6526
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missbend9/
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.