1. COLLABORATION IS COMPELLING
Strategies

2. Pre-Planning
•Hold a meeting during pre-planning to inform
new teachers and to remind current teachers
what the Media Center offers them.
•Use a Power Point presentation to promote the
use of an easy software program that everyone
can use to make any lesson more interesting.

3. Display Board
Choose a location that is easily accessible for teachers to view
throughout the year. Hang a bulletin board to display the following
information:
•Media Center Mission
•Role of Media Specialist
•Lessons Offered by Media Specialist
•Continuing Education Opportunities
•Technology Classes Provided on Campus
•Calendar of Upcoming Events
•Ongoing Projects and Student Work

4. E-Newsletter
Morning Announcements
•Incorporate the Media Center Mission and the Role
of the Media Specialist to remain permanently on the
E-Newsletter.
•Include a link to a calendar for teachers to schedule
activities. Also, post upcoming events.
•Send Reminders of upcoming classes and
opportunities for teachers and students.
•Share pictures of student work.

5. Grade-Level Meetings
•Provide reminders and announcements to grade
level Leaders that provide information about
opportunities available to teachers.
•Share actual examples of projects students have
previously created.
•Have teachers e-mail a copy of the minutes from
grade-level meetings to keep Media Specialist
informed.

6. Faculty Meetings
•Take advantage of faculty meetings to encourage
teachers to collaborate.
•Present technology ideas.
•Have teachers share a collaboration experience.