2010-2011+Meetings

=2010-2011 Meetings=

__WEDNESDAY, November 10, 2010 -__ Agenda: a. network engineering --> more productivity / speed on user side b. upgrading internet capacity to 20 meg (by Christmas) c. possibly Purple to upgrade video P3 relay service d. new service request system required (Tony as gate keeper) + tracking for emergency requests
 * 1) Review purposes/hopes from 2009-2010 and amend for this year (everyone)
 * 2) Update on the status of new/ IT changes (Tony)

3. List and prioritize equipment concerns (everyone)
 * plan is to upgrade memory on current older machines up to 2 gig ($2-3,000)
 * about 40 % of staff computers are aging out
 * some of the costs from donated funds, some from operating funds
 * semi-permanent set up of projection systems in high frequency areas (e.g., Chapel Center) to reduce required set up requests
 * offer staff training in how to do set ups

4. Review and create an action plan to rollout the instructional technology wiki (Melissa A, Stephanie, Katie, Marcia)
 * overview of the wiki (Melissa A)
 * content needed - TRC to link to gdoc inventory
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">professional development (ed tech committee members to send Marcia ideas about prof develop needs/ideas for their respective colleagues)
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">staff participation - email notification to staff -> demo in team meetings (with specific examples of how it

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">5. Continue committee meetings on Wednesdays at 2:00 (next meeting to be in early to mid-Dec)

__WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010__ - AGENDA
 * Status of team meetings around the PLP wiki - nothing has happened yet
 * what can we do to support - lengthy discussion of flip camera software differences, movie maker converter, access issues on laptops, sysaid expectations from now on, sluggish PCs related to rendering, licensing with CDs, art blog, accessing report cards
 * Ed tech professional development - looking back and plans for this year
 * related to PLP wiki? - not finishd discussing
 * any prime areas of need - we need to review the June 2010 survey of staff, can we offer Power School grade book again
 * Ease of use for less skilled teachers?
 * Status of Melissa's work with ECC - two ECC required trainings have been set up regarding use of the cart equipment - lengthy discussion of the MAC laptop location/use, wireless signal in ECC, location of the carts, potential use of suite 212 (short term and long term), locking equipment onto the 212 cart,
 * LCD/laptop set-up plans (training and acquisitions) - Jan 3rd and 10th - later for ECC MPR
 * Melissa to pilot eBeam - she's all smiles
 * Missing parts - plan to improve inventory and storage and distribution system (e.g., camera sign outs with all of the parts included), Tony is concerned about how we track shared/dept/individual use of resources - suggested there be a timeline for borrowing resources (???)
 * new Middle School laptop consequences - not yet discussed
 * Philly Run tech acquisition - other uses - brainstormed some possible ideas (Trekkers,touch ipod, arm pockets, ProLocoetc.)
 * increasing use of film (ASL, drama, etc.) - new equipment just acquired for ASL and HS Drama, speech use of film, can we make a VP video of "signs"?
 * Next meeting and Focus (drawn from Year Two Hopes)

__WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011__ - AGENDA


 * eBeam pilot -
 * pros and any limitations?
 * easy to use/write, kids love it, saves teacher time
 * short battery life for the pen (Stephanie to loan hers)
 * to trouble shoot the shadow, unflat board issue to try from a different corner (or glue the board area)
 * 3 different models (eBeam CLASSIC @$900, edge @$1200, Slate @$1500)
 * need to explore eBeam software
 * will install and try to use on MAC
 * potential installations
 * 1st, 2nd, Kindergartens ( or on the cart in 212?)
 * focus on high use and appropriate softward apps with the kids for instructional purpose
 * maybe purchase software and fewer units
 * special needs if structured classroom with appro. regular applications, possible for ECC fine motor limited kids, possibly in shared life skills rooms
 * unfinished items from our last meeting
 * professional development suggestions?
 * "meet the nerds" sessions?
 * mandatory? by age groups (elemen, etc.) in llieu of a team meeting with scheduled notice to Tony - advanced notice of questions? -- MV to follow up with supervisors
 * others? - Stephanie to check into the summary from the staff survey - Tony to possibly use in meet the nerds sessions
 * new MIddle School laptop consequences
 * PLP wiki - what are next steps?
 * TRC technology/resources
 * Q and A with Tony
 * capability to videostream movies? - yes - also consider Discovery Channel ((subscription $$)
 * issues with width band (in about a month will be resolved)
 * Melissa -
 * Bloom's technolgy
 * Recipes for lessons
 * support for new Mac lab
 * MV to follow up with Mallory and David
 * Stephanie to follow up with Deb and Tricia
 * go back and review our Year Two Hopes
 * committee next steps - need to prioritize and map out?


 * __TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011__**
 * Recent Verizon meeting (Chris, Melissa A, Tony, MV)
 * same purchase price as any vendor - would have to invoke our security systems of filtering on their system (not easily managed) - with our filtering system then is automatically covered without the monthly fee - would have to have spares - breaks have to be replaced ("disposable") - tony suggests netbooks or ipads if we are considering this type of technology - to be used at school (not to go home) - can be synched with projection system and amongst other devices in the classroom (true?) - would the portability of the ipad be good for young students (ECC) - does the Galaxy have more capability than the ipad
 * Update on ECC cart training/use (Melissa A, Katie) - great receptivity and much more use of the cart - Melissa will pose a monthly challenge in how to use the equipment - Melissa will add video of herself setting up the equipment for future reference - maybe have some kind of competition/reward for use
 * Status of set-up procedures (Chapel Center, MPR) - Chapel Center (always sign out the laptop from ERC) - Tony will send out an email about what to do to sign up for the laptop using sysaidit when reserving Chapel Center - we can't really filter out people who haven't had the training - can we also put a video of how to do the set up for the Chapel Center cart - can we identify dept "mentors" who can help with urgent requests without overburdening individuals' work or monitoring the frequency of these requests - encourage folks to seek out Edwin for training - Melissa and/or Stephanie to develop a "cheat sheet" of tips on how to do the set up
 * Special unblocking / username (Tony) - frequent requests for UTube unblocking - set up user account of 24 hours - supervisor approves the educational need and forwards the request to IT - a special password is provided just to UTube - use will be monitored, can't be used by a student station - how to manage an unflux of requests - not ready yet but possible if we can minimize and monitor the number of requests - the use of videos are so effective with our Deaf learners - Tony suggested Discovery Media - download UTube video to QuickTime and bring into school - not all PSD computers have QuickTime installed
 * Final feedback about and recommendations for eBeam acquisitions? (Melissa A and others) - need rechareable batteries - 2nd grade, ? Jeanette, Lori/Jo (Kinder)?, Deb K ?, Tricia,
 * Upcoming PETE&C Conference - any requests?
 * Possible High School changes in laptop consequences (Chris) - teachers/staff must monitor student use while kids are using the laptops - can't install deep freeze until some equipment is replaced - Tony could install it for one cart at a time - can Chris try to identify where the most problems are occurring? - might need to forbid subs to use the laptops with the kids - may need to require more paper written work when computers are taken away - explore other consequences (lunch time for better supervision) - grade is lowered
 * "Meet the Nerds" sessions - not yet done:(
 * Cameras ( Tony) how can we establish more accountability for staff - IR->IT to review based on condition of camera -> supervisor to review and determine responsibility or not/ replacement or not
 * Use of PLP wiki for resources (Stephanie)

**__Thursday, March 31, 2011__** (Agenda)

 * ===Issues concerning Tony===
 * Broken Camera follow-up (Marcia) - to be determined with Tony/MM/MV
 * Video camera issues/ supervision (Katie) - to be determined with Tony/MMM/MV
 * Rechargeable batteries need? (Stephanie) - Tony to order some for distribution
 * "Inspiration" seat licenses (Stephanie) - we can make CDs available; we have 20 seat licenses
 * Laptop cart inventory (Tony) - standardize the sign out process for all carts across the school (Tony, Mel A, Chris, MV to develop), inform IT which units are being loaned out to non-cart teams, may need to add more units to existing carts (e.g., 7-8th grades)
 * eReaders under consideration (Jan)
 * Technology budget/acquisitions for specific students (Katie) - special mouse (already have one that might work - currently in 4th grade Deb K's room), also can use ACCESS $$, ask child's district to purchase
 * 2011-2012 Ed Tech position? (Melissa DH) - not Act 70 budget, can we obtain 1-2 stations and train more staff, do we need to reevaluate our priorities in terms of English/ASL to change the allocation of staffing, how to share created videos with other teachers (PLP wiki), IT problems with video storage, should we have an Industrial technology class (e.g., do the yearbook, video editing, etc.), how to help reduce staff reluctance to use video, better use of library automation information system (burn videos to become part of the library collection),
 * **March 2nd workshop - "Infusing Technology into Instruction"** (Stephanie, Jan, Katie, Melissa A) - how can PSD seek ways to provide leadership and/or get our "name" out there about our ed tech uses, Wall Wisher website uses was a new/good idea
 * **Idea to consider - link to StrataLogica - Stepanie -** ed committee to explore it ourselves before deciding whether to invite the co. rep to come
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 * **One more meeting in May**
 * **reflection on the year**
 * 2009-10 survey results
 * grid for reflection about what we accomplished/not prior to May meeting
 * **desired outcome?**
 * see some video examples (from ECC)
 * professional development plan
 * Lead Ed Tech positions for 11-12

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 * __THURSDAY, MAY 26TH (Final Meeting) - Proposed Agenda__**
 * **Reflection on the year**
 * Reflection about what we accomplished
 * look back at original hopes
 * what we did that we didn't anticipate
 * Review 2009-10 survey results - anything we need to carry forward?
 * **Next Year**
 * recommendations for professional development plans
 * identify recommended areas of focus for Ed Tech leadership
 * **Final Points of Interest**
 * Any pressing issues to address?
 * Can we see some video examples (from ECC)