Media & Technology Advisory Committee
"Collaboration is a symbiotic process that requires active, genuine effort and commitment by all members of the instructional team. It may take considerable time and energy to establish truly collaborative relationships, but developing effective collaboration strategies is crucial..."
(AASL and AECT 1998, 51)
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Who Should Join? (Advisory Committee Membership)
- Principal:_______________________
- Instructional Technology Facilitator:______________________
- School Library Media Coordinator:_______________________
- Representative from Each Grade Level or Department:_______________________
- Representative from Special Area:_______________________
- Parent Representative:_______________________
- Student Representative (Grades 6-12):___________________
Benefits (Note the strengths and weaknesses of your building-level Advisory Committee.)
| • Strengthens the Media and Technology Program, and ultimately the total instructional program |
| ____Yes |
____Needs Improvement |
| Action Plan:_____________________________________________________________________ |
| • Promotes positive relationships among Media & Technology Personnel, teachers, students, and administrators |
| ____Yes |
____Needs Improvement |
| Action Plan:_____________________________________________________________________ |
| • Serves as a line of communication between school and community |
| ____Yes |
____Needs Improvement |
| Action Plan:_____________________________________________________________________ |
| • Assists in maintaining a balanced collection of resources and equipment |
| ____Yes |
____Needs Improvement |
| Action Plan:_____________________________________________________________________ |
| • Brings technical expertise and resources into the school (e.g., parent and community members) |
| ____Yes |
____Needs Improvement |
| Action Plan:_____________________________________________________________________ |
Committee Responsibilities
• Set goals and priorities (For example: encourage the integration of information and computer skills into classroom instruction through collaborative planning)
• Handle challenges to instructional materials according to Board-approved policy
• Identify and recommend resources, based on the Board-approved selection policy, to meet the curriculum and individual needs of students and staff
| Recommendations for Resources: |
• Identify and recommend hardware based on recommendations and standards in the North Carolina Educational Technology Plan
• Work with system-level technology staff to identify and recommend infrastructure
| Recommendations for Infrastructure: |
• Promote Initiatives and Communicate Expectations
| Action Plan (Examples: what teachers can expect from the media program and what media/tech professionals can expect from teachers) |
• Evaluate Program Effectiveness
| Action Plan (Examples: devising student and staff satisfaction surveys) |
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