Techforlearning » planning http://nikkikaz.edublogs.org Join me in conversations relating to K-12 Technology Intregation topics Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:43:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 HS Technology meeting 12/4 http://nikkikaz.edublogs.org/2007/12/03/hs-technology-meeting-124/ http://nikkikaz.edublogs.org/2007/12/03/hs-technology-meeting-124/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:35:58 +0000 Nicole http://nikkikaz.edublogs.org/2007/12/03/hs-technology-meeting-124/ Alden High School
Technology Meeting
December 4, 2007
Meeting Minutes

Presentation of proposals
Q and A to follow.

  • Art presented proposals –
    • Committee discussed the best way to update macs for instruction
      • update current- notlikely since the software will not run on them ven with updated RAM
      • be part of a shared new mac cart
    • Cameras
    • Scanner
    • Laptops
  • Foreign Language
    • Rover all in one media cart
    • 2 projectors and carts?
  • Library
    • screen and projector
  • Mac cart by Rachel Hazen
  • Mac cart by Jean and Andy
    • discussed fixed desktop labs vs laptops
  • Projectors by Nicole these may be prioritized within.
    • Tech
    • Business
    • Science 2
    • FL 2?
    • Math
    • Art
    • Music 2
  • Technology
    • pc lab and updated pltw software
    • scenario for this was to create SMART lab in 231 with pcs and PLTW software.
  • Science
    • Tablet pc
    • Venier probe racks (priority #1)
  • Math
    • Graphing calculators #1
    • Exam Gen software
    • Green Glob and graphing equations software
    • Geometers sketchpad
    • Math type 6
    • Projector and base station and cart
  • Physical Education
    • idea for handhelds

    Yearbook: Color Printer

  • Other
    • Studio 8 for building by Nicole
    • Should items be put through departmental budget?
    • CPS laptop and cart? no maybe tc grant
  • Prioritize proposals using the Intel Ranking tools
    • Discussion identified need to figure what proposals are district and high school building. Committee questioned how we can prioritize one department over another if the need is the same?
    • Tuesday committee will return for an hour to prioritize proposals according to impact purchase will have on the largest number of students and which purchases are have a greater tie to curriculum of course at the top of the list.
    • Justification to add base stations was discussed.
    • Went through many ideas for cable and streaming from marty and came up with idea for projectors.
      • Project: Streaming our school into the 21st century: Create oneprojector ( per classroom)
      • SVGA adapter/Fiber optic cable to teacher computer
      • How will we hook the mounted projectors to DVD players?

      Depts will decide what should be allocated to tech vs. dept budget then rank remaining for tech budget.

  • High School integration specialist
    • ideas for job description and daily utilization
  • Staff Development ideas
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Minutes for November 8, 2007
Distance Learning Media Center
2:30 p.m.

  • Committee discussed Goals on the list

  • Andy B and Jean W are writing a proposal for a wireless mac cart
  • Nicole G is writing a proposal for all building projectors. She will contact departments for # needed.

  • Cable and tvs for all classroom was dicussed
  • Different tech ideas for how to broadcast video morning announcements were discussed
  • Technology Integrator proposal was discussed. The position will be written into tech budget. Does not guarantee full or part time person.
  • Ann S. will write proposal for library for mounted projector and screen in library
  • Frank spoke on his efforts of  implementing web server space for student made videos.
  • Frank discussed meeting with vendors for a future wireless campus
  • Committee discussed teacher workstation replacement schedule. Frank and tech team will look at inventory and plan district workstations replacement schedule as a whole.

    • CSLO options are to have an ITP from BOCES. Teacher would work one on one with that person as they help to plan a lesson, unit integrating technology.

    • Substitute coordination of coverage for the December meeting was accomplished
    • Nicole G will contact Departments regarding information needed for District technology plan
    • Tech proposals are due 11/26 to K. Ryan
    • Next meeting December 4 8-11.

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    1. Course Overview
      1. Content Objectives
      2. Projects overview
        1. Audio Recordings
        2. Videos
        3. Slideshows
        4. Others particular to course
      3. Final Projects and Exam
      4. Supplies- jump drive
    2. Wireless Overview
      1. Assign students laptop #s
      2. Discuss various seating arrangements
      3. Laptop daily deployment and return procedures
    3. Course Tools
      1. Course Website
      2. Firefox
        1. Toolbars
        2. Integrated Search Engine
        3. Extensions
          1. Quicknote
          2. Text Size toolbar
          3. Colorful Tabs
          4. Highlighter
          5. Dictionary Tooltip
      3. Google Docs
        1. Set up account
      4. Resources
        1. Advertising Age Magazine
        2. USA Today RSS News
        3. Business first
        4. Buffalo News RSS
      5. Ice Breaker Activity
      6. Lesson 1 of course

      Stay tuned to see posted lessons………..:):):):)

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