Tech Committee
3_5_2007
Attendance: J Pandolfo, J McKinnon, D Stacey, T Treece, R
Agenda
1. Updates
a.
The GroupWise update happened over vacation. We should start seeing how it
works immediately.
b.
Alteris update has been purchased.
2. Technology
Priority Setting
The
priority setting is done. Scott gave an overview of where we are at.
3. What kinds
of training have been requested?
a. GroupWise
Should
the tech committee take on the role of trainers?
b.
Computer Carts
c.
Whiteboards
Real Questions: who will provide training?
when will it be provided? who is responsible for the training system? what will
be the options/responsibility for trainers, trainees?
Can we use
snow day makeup time for technology training? Scott will approach Jeff.
4. Smart Board issues
a.
How many and what times?
1)
Math: 6 [2 ipm, 4 mimio]
2)
Tech: 2 [ipm]
3)
English: 1 [smart board]
4)
Library: 1 [mimio]
5. General Training Issues: how do we make
people aware of tech things they could train on?
Capabilities
eClass
setting
up grades
emailing
grades
report
card week open lab support
open
topics [user group type open session for troubleshooting and support]
Invite eClass
trainers to next tech meeting?
GroupWise
Interactive
Boards
jeopardy
games
project
computer images and manipulate interactively
can
‘write’ on the ‘board’ and save what is written
convert
handwriting on board into typed comments (not on ipm boards)
can
act like a projector
Wireless
Cart
how
to set up and use
Internet
Resources and Practices: downloading and saving web sites
Other
technology resources
laptops/projectors:
how to setup
Next meeting:
Tuesday, March 20, Room 124, 7:35