Jan+7+2010

Present: Sharon Moolchan, Chris Minarik, Steve Dudar, Scott Kwasnitza, & Richard Ingimundson · develop a process for school applications to access a portion of 28.8K funds (18% spent to date); the steering committee will grant PD funds based on proposals · send out a memo to Study Group members and administrators re: timeline of meetings (tentative 1st – Feb. 16), objectives, and brainstorming. We could bring in a PD facilitator like John Evans. Also plan locations for meetings. · 3-4k/meeting (sub-costs) – four (4) study group meetings (Feb, Mar, Apr, May) – Scott & Sharon will outline this · share school priorities, accomplishments over the past couple of years, and upcoming goals. Note: include recent CKY clip on bullying (Steve and/or Sharon will outline our plans to Admin Council on January 20th) a. Steering Committee will be reconvened on February 16th, 2010 b. Summarize provincial and divisional LwICT goals c. Identify what LwICT should look like in their schools d. Planning for PD at the school level (application/proposal) Steering Committee will meet on January 18th at ESMS from 1230-330 pm re: February 18th session planning (Study Group) · RAZ Kids… trying to consolidate licensing and if possible gain divisional rates for future… should this software be available at all schools? · software purchases – must be made through IT department (Scott will act as the conduit for software selection/suggestion from schools, and/or our group) · Admin Rights – for school-based IT support staff: possible resolutions –  i. designated computer for testing  ii. improved imaging-method  iii.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> priorities of IT department are to ensure safety and functionality <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> iv.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> majority of school divisions centralize management ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> role of Tech EA is changing from what it has been traditionally and should be reviewed ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> It was suggested that we investigate a multiple year subscription for all staff ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Divisional license can cover all staff and students (home & school) ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> We will provide priorities list to IT (see previous submissions WIKI), i.e. software, hardware, etc… ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Tech EA meetings would benefit from having an admin liaison (which has been missing since the days of ICT Coordinator) – this will help bridge IT and ET needs and requirements; presently, a technician is that liaison ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Use same format as 2008-09 ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Chris, Sharon, Steve and Richard will attend ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> am session – K-6 Assessment with Tracie McDonald & Debbie Richards ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> am session – 7-12 LwICT sessions @ Comp and other schools ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> pm session – K-6 LwICT sessions @ Comp and other schools ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> student showcase – (4) in Comp ‘pit’ before 9:00 am / and at 10:00 am break ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> sign-up sheets sent to schools by January 14th ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> ** Still in draft form with AC ** ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Role - Peer Coaching model ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Consistency between schools… ‘no one left behind’ ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Consideration should be made for this technology ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> It may really improve the quality of multimedia resources and how efficiently we access them from our classrooms/schools ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Example – [|Safari Montage] ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Admin needs to know what classroom LwICT infusion looks like (what are the pieces?) ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> ICT needs to be an infused part of curriculum like other areas such as differentiated instruction, inclusion, aboriginal perspectives, assessment, etc… ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> We have access to Smart software called Bridgit at: bridgit.lssd.ca (password: L$$D) ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> This application is limited in terms of video conferencing though does a decent job of screen sharing ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Applications like [|Sightspeed] or [|Skype] might better serve our video conferencing ability (Steve provided pricing via email) ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> We may even be able to purchase video-bridge services from another Manitoba school division ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> For the time being, this committee will remain the same ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> Richard suggested that Brian Johnston be a suitable addition from the Senior Years level ·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> … still under discussion
 * January 7th, 2010 ** @ ESMS conference room (915-1245 pm)
 * 01.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** Study Group – we need to reconvene this group and plan for follow-up sessions **
 * 02.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** Scott’s meeting with Craig Feeke – October 23rd, 09 **
 * 03.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** Atomic Learning **
 * 04.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** Planning for next year re: emerging classroom technologies **
 * 05.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** March Report Cards re: LwICT Reporting **
 * 06.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** Implementation Sessions (MECY) – February 1-2nd, 2010 **
 * 07.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** February 5th PD Day **
 * 08.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** LwICT Lead Teacher proposal for 2010-2011 **
 * 09.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** Technology Teachers **
 * 10.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** Media management & distribution **
 * 11.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** Has LwICT become a subject, again? **
 * 12.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** Video Conferencing **
 * 13.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> **** New Members **