Minutes+from+2006-09+meeting

Quick notes from today's meeting 9/26/2006: > Technical topics: > > > > Thanks for attending our first meeting! > Mason
 * [|www.Atomiclearning.com] subscription has been cancelled. Alternatives are being considered. Look for an email update from Boni on this topic.
 * Boni expressed that her group is interested in supporting the secondary coaches' needs.
 * Monday Models classes and other Tech Integration Support led classes may be offered.
 * Short discussion on district support of moodle ([|www.moodle.org]) for online course management.
 * Phone extension for Tech Integration Support staff at ESC:
 * Mike Porter x3410
 * Randy Stall x3489
 * Boni Hamilton x3568
 * Future meetings: Our next meeting is still scheduled for Thursday October 12th at Options High School. We agreed to meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting in November. All meetings will begin at 3pm. We recognize that not everyone will be able to attend all meetings - no pressure.
 * Blogs and Wikis - there are good free tools out there - even if they don't offer the level of security we need in some situations. A few schools are using [|www.blogger.com] now.
 * Blogging sites mentioned: blogger.com, blogger2.0 in beta
 * Wiki sites mentioned: [|www.pbwiki.com], www.wikispaces.com
 * LPS firewall - we expressed a need for all computer coaches to have the current BYPASS FILTER password to assist counselors, administrators and media support staff in resolving "student issues". (e.g. myspace.com)
 * Brief discussion about using podcasts for instruction - why do it?Additional items for Boni's group to champion:
 * New Hire training at beginning of year on Infinite Campus - setting up preferences, lesson planner and entering grades in gradebook.
 * New Hire training on email basics, MS Word or other computer-related items.
 * Help at beginning of year for all schools with setup and unboxing of new PCs
 * Assistance with relocation of computers that cascade from new replacements at beginning of year
 * More contracted days beyond school year to get our jobs done
 * Increase in stipend for computer coachFinal note: Mike Porter mentioned a good book as a resource: Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms - written by Will Richardson. In Hardcover: ISBN: