Technology+Committee

SDS Technology Committee Meeting 5-26-10 Present: Dan Lewis, Jill Zobel, Dave Beck, Doug Wolf, Freda Orosz, Michelle Lalayanis, Sue Nicholson, Cecile Webster, Maureen Braunscheidel Report from District Technology Committee by Doug Wolf: The district committee will be presenting to the Board of Education on June 16. Topics will be the mission of the committee, the actions taken this year by the committee, and the direction of the committee. Laserjet Color Printer The color printer in the library has been replaced. The decision was made to only provide access to the color printer from the computers in the library. This decision was made in an attempt to reduce some of the waste in printing and the wear and tear on the color printer. Revisit goals from the beginning of the school year: Compile an inventory and resource list of software programs available to faculty Ø Completed Survey faculty to determine technology needs Ø District Technology Committee created and distributed a survey. The results of that survey will be shared early next school year. Develop a plan to create a stand-alone computer lab. Ø The committee will revisit this goal in September. Physical space is a barrier. Our committee will continue to look for opportunities ways to maximize use of current resources through professional development opportunities. Determine a system for making requests for technology needs (e.g. hardware, software, and training). Considerations will be availability of funds and cost of program. Many programs are now available for free. Ø District Technology Committee is establishing a process for making technology requests. Provide opportunities for professional development to help teachers integrate technology into classroom curriculum. Ø District Technology Committee is surveying faculty to identify areas of need. Establish procedures for implementing new technologies and providing training. Ø Teachers attended training sessions for Digital Camera Mobile Lab and Flip Video Mobile Lab. Ø Building-level committee will work with district technology committee regarding procedures. SDS Technology Committee Meeting **Wednesday, March 31, 2010** __Software Inventory:__ The information from the software inventory has been collected. The list includes software that is web-based as well as locally installed in the SD Programs folder. A brochure is being prepared for staff with access and log in information for each resource. The next step is to develop a survey that asks users to rate the importance of these resources to their curriculum. We discussed adding a comment box to the survey where teachers would be asked to share websites they have found valuable in their instruction and/or lesson planning. They would need to identify the target audience, content, and any other information they felt necessary. __Projectors in the Classrooms:__ Projectors are mounted and teachers are receiving training in the next few days. The project is near completion. __Bookroom Automation Project:__ This project is to begin towards the end of this school year when teachers return materials. The plan is to begin the process of barcoding and uploading the books into the system. Follett Destiny will be going through a series of upgrades at some point this summer.
 * Present:** Dan Lewis, Jill Zobel, Dave Beck, Doug Wolf, Freda Orosz, Sue Egloff, Cecile Webster, Maureen Braunscheidel
 * Not present:** Michelle Lalayanis
 * Next Meeting:** Tuesday, May 18, 2010


 * SDS Technology Committee Meeting** **Tuesday, 2/23/10**


 * Present:** Dan Lewis, Jill Zobel, Dave Beck, Doug Wolf, Freda Orosz, Michelle Lalayanis, Sue Egloff, Cecile Webster, Maureen Braunscheidel

__ District Technology Committee Report: __ Doug Wolf reported that the newly established District-Wide Tech Committee met on Tuesday, February 9. The committee includes administrators, several classroom teachers and teachers from other departments. As a team, they will be completing a comprehensive review of the current technology plan and submitting a revised document to BOCES by April 1, 2010. This is a requirement in order for the district to continue receiving ERATE funding. The information included in the document has transitioned to a focus on the instructional use of technology, rather than just a focus on the equipment end. Once the document is completed and submitted, the committee will continue to meet to develop and implement policies and practices related to technology in the district.

__ Projectors in the Classrooms: __ The district is ready for the next phase of work on the projectors in the classrooms. Central maintenance and outside contractors will be finalizing placement of projectors for effective use.

__ Software Inventory: __ The SDS Tech Committee is in the process of compiling a list of software programs (web-based and locally installed) that are available to faculty. A survey was distributed that listed current resources and asked for teachers to provide names of any other resources that are available that were not on the list. The survey was not intended to examine classroom practices or to ask what additional technology teachers would like access to. The purpose was to create an inventory of available resources for further discussion.

__ Bookroom Automation Project: __ The scanner has been purchased and Doug will be providing a PC workstation. The materials will need to be bar-coded and records will need to be input into the Follett Destiny automation system. This will require a trained technical support person. The timeline for the project is being developed.

__ Digital Camera Mobile Lab/Flip Video Mobile Lab: __ The training for using the digital cameras and the FLIP videos has been completed. There are still some difficulties with uploading the files and concerns about storage. There was also discussion about changing the borrowing policy for the FLIP videos. The goal is to make the technology accessible while also securing its safety. We will be discussing the option of breaking the FLIP video lab into smaller units for loan purposes. There isn’t a loan issue with the Digital Camera Mobile Lab because there are already additional individual digital cameras in the building for loan purposes.


 * Upcoming Workshops/Conferences:** Would like representation from SDS Tech Committee
 * NYSCATE—Digital Wave Conference at Erie1 BOCES on Monday, March 26


 * Next Meeting:** Tuesday, March 30, 2010


 * SDS Technology Committee Meeting** **11/13/09**

Present: Dan Lewis, Jill Zobel, Dave Beck, Doug Wolf, Freda Orosz, Michelle Lalayanis, Sue Nicholson, Cecile Webster Not present: Maureen Braunscheidel The committee met and reviewed the goals identified in the previous meeting. Dan reported that technology ranked high (5/24) in the results of the “What Needs to be Looked At/Improve” survey that faculty completed.
 * Compile an inventory and resource list of software programs available to faculty**
 * Cecile and Freda will be working on creating the list of district software programs (web-based and locally installed). The goal would be to complete this inventory before the next technology meeting on January 12, 2010.
 * Survey faculty to determine technology needs**
 * The committee will wait for the results of the inventory before creating the survey for faculty. At this time, we did let technology know that we need a PC station for the Reading Room automation project. This PC will be used for circulating materials. A scanner will be purchased to use with the PC.

1. Check on status of PC station and ordering of scanner for Reading Lab. 2. What was teacher feedback to Technology Department on location of mounted projectors? Any concerns?
 * Develop a plan to create a stand-alone computer lab.**
 * The committee will revisit this goal in May. Our committee will continue to help faculty utilize current resources through professional development opportunities.
 * Determine a system for making requests for technology needs (e.g. hardware, software, and training). Considerations will be availability of funds and cost of program. Many programs are now available for free.**
 * This action is on hold until we complete the inventory and communicate to faculty our current programs available.
 * It was noted that the installation of classroom projectors is almost completed. Teachers were asked to review placement and accessibility and notify technology with any concerns.
 * Provide opportunities for professional development to help teachers integrate technology into classroom curriculum.**
 * This activity is ongoing. Cecile Webster, the district technology integrator, collaborates with classroom teachers when requested. Cecile is also the district representative on the BOCES Technology Integrator Forums (TIF) group along with teacher, Jon Herzog. At the TIF meetings, there have been discussions regarding Internet Safety curriculums. Cecile will be meeting with Tom Ferraina to discuss this curriculum initiative. Just to note, the PTA will also provide information to parents regarding Internet Safety.
 * Establish procedures for implementing new technologies and providing training.**
 * Maureen will be setting up training opportunities for faculty to learn how to utilize the digital cameras and flip video cameras that were recently purchased for classroom use.
 * Future Agenda Items:**
 * Next meeting: Tuesday, 1/12/2010**

Meetings/Minutes

SDS Technology Committee Meeting 10/9/09

Present: Dan Lewis, Jill Zobel, Dave Beck, Keith Roesch, Doug Wolf, Freda Orosz Not present: Sue Nicholson, Maureen Braunscheidel, Michelle Lalayanis, Cecile Webster District Technology Mission: To infuse technology into all aspects of the K-12 educational program. The expected results will be increased school effectiveness resulting from improved student learning and increased accountability as well as efficient educational resource utilization.

The SDS Technology Committee is a building-level technology committee that will monitor technology needs to interface with the District Technology Plan. Goal: To ensure that technology is used effectively to create new opportunities for learning and to promote student achievement. In order to achieve these goals, the committee will: New technology purchased for SDS:
 * Compile an inventory and resource list of software programs available to faculty
 * Survey faculty to determine technology needs
 * 1) Hardware
 * 2) Software
 * 3) Professional Development
 * Develop a plan to create a stand-alone computer lab.
 * Determine a system for making requests for technology needs (e.g. hardware, software, and training). Considerations will be availability of funds and cost of program. Many programs are now available for free.
 * Provide opportunities for professional development to help teachers integrate technology into classroom curriculum.
 * Establish procedures for implementing new technologies and providing training.


 * 1) Digital Cameras (boxed as a classroom set of 13)
 * 2) Flip Video Cameras (boxed as a classroom set of 13)

Professional development for the new equipment will be provided through release-time with a consultant. Future turn-key training will be considered if needed. Future considerations: The committee would like to “showcase” best practices integrating technology into the curriculum by inviting teachers to share a lesson or learning experience they have used and found effective at faculty meeting or other venue (e.g. Open House, after school)

Next meeting: Tuesday, 10/27/09