AIME - Association for Interactive Media Education

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William Kennard, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, dubbed the Internet “The Great Equalizer” because of its potential to stretch across race, gender, income and other achievement gaps. AIME’s work directly contributes to the elimination of these gaps.

A 2000 report from the U.S. Department of Labor states that interactive education is ideal, “better than insisting that students first learn in the abstract what they will then be expected to apply.”

Everywhere you turn today you see a new way that the Internet is being used. It’s a very exciting time and the potential for learning and collaboration is unlimited!

AIME was honored to be selected by the National Science Foundation as one of a select few recipients of an Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant. This grant helped us produce ATETV.ORG; an interactive web-based television network used to recruit and retain students in the fields of technology, science and math. Projects like this have systemic effects on critical workforce shortages in related areas and are vital if the United States is to remain competitive in a global market.

The Association for Interactive Media Education is a national non-profit dedicated to the purpose of working with media professionals and 501(c)(3) education and non-profit groups alike to maximize the benefits of technology for teaching and learning.

Media and technology are here to stay and the reality is that there are both positive and negative aspects of this. The fact is that traditional classroom teaching is enriched when technology deepens understanding with simulated experiences. That is the positive. Yet too much exposure or the wrong kind of exposure can have harmful consequences. That is the negative.

The challenge placed before those of us in education is how to maximize that power for good and to eliminate the harmful side-effects wherever possible. Recognizing that many did not have the know-how, money, time or resources to accomplish this, AIME opened its doors in 2006 to assist wherever possible.

Hot Off The Presses

We are excited and proud to announce that the ATETV video series has been recognized with three Telly awards for our outstanding work in: Education Film/Video production, Education Internet/Online Programs or Promotional Pieces and Education Internet/Online Videos.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Award is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest film and video productions, and groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.

A judging panel of 350 accomplished industry professionals judged the competition, upholding the historical standard of excellence that Telly represents. A special thank you to all of AIME's partners and collaborators that helped to make this happen!

Led by a group of educators in partnership with a network of fundraising, video and web professionals, AIME:

Produces responsible, developmentally appropriate educational media utilizing cost-effective, turn-key solutions.
Assists educators, parents and other child-care providers on implementing media in their curricula and environments.
Assists media professionals with techniques that take into consideration the developmental characteristics and educational needs of the target audience.

Educational Advisory Board

Governing Board

Susan Homeier
Advantage Advisory
Chicago, IL

Sean C. Hunt
The Outsource Group
St. Louis, MO

Jesse W. Ruffe, Jr.
MAC Meetings and Events
St. Louis, MO

Erin Garman
Deloitte and Touche, LLP
St. Louis, MO

Catherine Page
Cobb County School District
Atlanta, GA

Mel W. McCollum
The Outsource Group
St. Louis, MO

Susan K. Flowers
Washington University
St. Louis, MO

Sarah McIntyre
Middle School Language Arts
Fairview Park, OH

Robin Wolfgram
St. Louis City Public Schools
St. Louis, MO

Carol Kliesen
Spoede Elementary School
St. Louis, MO

Richard K. Hasler
Glen Ridge Elementary School
St. Louis, MO

Alexis Ladd
Medialit4U and the Rivers School
Weston, MA