MARION LOCAL SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - MEETING MINUTES September 8, 2011

Members:

K. Post, M. Pohlman, T. Goodwin, B. Luthman, P. Lefeld, C. Redd, L. Schmiesing, J. Heiby, T. McMurray, K. Droesch, T. Berning, B. Seger, S. Painter-Carpenter, M. Weitzel, B. McFarland, C. Schlater, J. Sommer, W. Moorman, T. Dilworth, K. Huwer, M. Mescher, D. Garman

I.

Items Remaining from 2010-2011 Continue? Delete? Modify? a. b. c. d. e. Implement use of cloud computing for collaboration (Google Docs vs. MS Live). Continue to evaluate. Create a staff & student tech handbook of essential technology. -- Continue Continue to analyze and strategize the 1:1 implementation. -- Continue Find and apply for grants and funding for things like iPods, Kindles, and other technology. -- Continue Research the D3A2 CAM project. -- Discontinue

II.

Brainstorming Session: Tech Plan Items a. Evaluate/implement online filing and collaboration tools such as Dropbox, Google Docs, MS Live, etc b. Evaluate/implement secure social networking sites (ex: Edmodo, PBWiki, WikiSpaces, etc.). c. Evaluate potential for student-owned personal computing devices used at school. d. Evaluate total cost of ownership of projectors compared to TVs. e. Create professional development opportunities for staff to prepare for 1:1 computing and integration of 21st century skills. f. Create e-Portfolios that follow students from year-to-year. g. Evaluate/implement digital curriculums ( textbooks, resources, electronic quizzes, less paper usage, etc.) h. Explore the potential of text messaging students about schedule changes, tests, homework reminders, etc.

III.

Other Business?