The document summarizes the activities and goals of the ISTE Media Specialists SIG (SIGMS) leadership team. It outlines their history, leadership roles, goals to revitalize the SIGMS including increased professional development opportunities and improved communications. It then details the executive leadership team, communication plan, newsletter, committees, professional development activities including webinars and events. It concludes by recapping goals for the current year such as continuing activities, fostering emerging leadership and increased advocacy.

1. ISTE Media Specialists SIG (SIGMS)

2. Our History Lisa Perez – Chair-Elect from 2007-09 Lisa Perez - Chair from 2009-11 Former leadership roles: Chair, Communication Chair, Chair-Elect Most SIG activities took place at NECC Forum, Breakfast, Playground Communications infrequent, more one-way Limited volunteer opportunities

3. Goals to Revitalize SIGMS Increased PD opportunities Improved communications Expanded, shared leadership opportunities Enhanced visibility in the library community Source: http://is.gd/f6l0p

4. Who Are We? ISTE-provided stats SIGMS Survey every Sept use Google forms incorporate “Call for Volunteer” follow-up on survey results Source: http://is.gd/f6lBS

5. Executive Leadership Team Laurie Conzemius Communications Chair Brenda Anderson PD Chair Shelee King George Vice Chair 2010-11 Joyce Valenza Lisa Perez SIGMS Chair + Member-at-Large

6. Communication Plan SIGMS in Flickr SIGMS Wiki SIGMS Leadership Wiki SIGMS in Linked In SIGMS in Twitter SIGMS in FB SIGMS Listserv SIGMS Google Calendar ISTE Community Ning TL Virtual Cafe

8. Newsletter Committee

10. Clearly stated time commitments

11. Clear beginning & end

12. Follow-through & reminders

14. AASL-SIGMS Virtual Learning Community Platform: 2nd Life In our 3rd year Focus on librarian-related topics Guest facilitator speaks for about 20 min, followed by chat conversation Tip: Regular meetings to build sense of community Tip: Committee to support events David Warlick, Guest Facilitator

15. Webinars Monthly during school year Relevant topics Organized by PD Chair & Webinar Committee Shared moderation Archived Presenter: Buffy Hamilton

16. Tapped In Events Moderated by Lesley Farmer Monthly meetings Chat technology accessible internationally Topics related to international librarianship Tip: Listen & respond to offers of your members

17. Online Discussion Forum Use ISTE Community ning Article Discussion Committee Expanding to 2nd Life discussions this year Tip: Tie into other PD Tip: Have committed committee respond

18. Other PD Tips Be active with other similar professional organizations Have strong presence in Twitter & FB Manage people, not projects Big names, important topics Follow established timelines (Leadership wiki) Encourage, support, praise, keep focused Develop & maintain overall vision

19. ISTE Conferences Maintained Forum, Breakfast, Playground Featured leaders in the field, key topics Added Birds-of-a-Feather, SIG Fair Integrated Business Meeting w/Breakfast Playground Committee: Emerging leaders Pre-planned communication plan, our own hashtag, multiple back channels

20. Other Activities Technology Innovation Award Advocacy Work with ETAN Created advocacy document New Advocacy Committee Article in L&L magazine Video Contest: New this year Collaboration: SIGILT

21. Goals for this year Continue current activities Foster emerging leadership Chair-elect election Increased advocacy Define our roles and length of terms more clearly, consider additional elected offices, activate past-chair position

22. We look forward to learning about the great work of other SIGS in upcoming webinars! Thanks!