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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!

  • ATETV.org

    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.

  • MyWebDollars.org

    Students as young as 18 years old are making important financial decisions that will impact their futures. They are earning income, applying for credit cards and making purchases. Do they understand their choices and the consequences of their actions? To better prepare future generations, the Association for Interactive Media Education (AIME) along with a host of national advisors are working together to create www.mywebdollars.org; an age appropriate, interactive Web- experience designed to increase financial knowledge and empower high school students to make better decisions about their money and avoid fraud.

  • Hip2BFitChallenge.org

    From websites to medical journals, experts agree that the chronic problem of childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions and an immediate solution is needed.

    Hip 2 Be Fit Challenge is an interactive video-based Web site for 9 to 12 year olds. Using humor, physical activities and science as the foundation, AIME is leading an initiative in creating an awareness of obesity and preventing it. The goal of the series and its outreach initiative will be to introduce and foster a healthy lifestyle to a broad, diverse audience of children in an exciting, engaging and age-appropriate way.

  • TeachingRobotics.org

    To address the shortage of a qualified STEM workforce and better orient students for participating in the STEM fields, the Association for Interactive Media Education (AIME) in partnership with experts across the country, is working on a project that will use survey research, video data, and Internet communication tools in a mixed-method research study of the effects of robotics competitions on students' engagement in the STEM-related areas.

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.

Here's What People Are Saying

"To have an outlet such as television that shows the workings of various types of (STEM)jobs is terrific,"
— Francis Eberle,
Executive Director of the National Science Teachers Association

"Extremely well done video productions"
— Educator

"ATETV is wonderful resource! This makes my job as an advisor and biotechnology instructor easier!"
— College Instructor

"The videos and career information are very hip and worthy for our recruiting efforts.  I might add a really attractive and focused website!"
— College Recruiter




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
Stern Brothers & Co.
Chicago, IL

Sean C. Hunt
Express Scripts
St. Louis, MO

Jill Hunt
RM of Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri

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