tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962506289687618719.post4856443566968861896..comments2014-11-18T15:09:25.135-08:00Comments on Digital Learning Initiatives at EO Smith High School: February 2014 EO Smith Digital Learning Initiative Committee AgendaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04208825060200935774noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962506289687618719.post-81973412841187883532014-04-23T14:10:10.071-07:002014-04-23T14:10:10.071-07:00REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #19
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DI...REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #19<br />BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />DIGITAL LEARNING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES<br />E. O. SMITH HIGH SCHOOL <br />1235 STORRS ROAD<br />STORRS, CT 06268<br />FEBRUARY 11, 2014<br /><br />Present: B. Silva, F.Krasicki , T. Nolan, N. Silander, A. Trotochaud<br />Meeting opened at 6:00 p.m.<br />1. Up-dates – Chrome books being set up – rolling out carts from technology grant of $100,000.<br />In-house tech staff: Penny, Rob Meaney; Seth Horila, Rich (1/2 time); tech coaches – meet monthly (each department has a tech coach assigned)<br />2. Microsoft course – no intention to eliminate it, but to up-date it to include other items, e.g. Chrome books, digital citizenship, search engines, etc. Discussion re: adding micro-credits for digital learning mileposts having to do with good citizenship, advanced internet searching proficiency, and subject-specific milestones.<br /><br />3. Moodle – now on an internal server (not an external) as of beginning of February. No longer have to worry about maxing out bandwidth. Site formatting has changed slightly in order to make maintenance easier. E-boards are being phased out once contract is finished.<br /><br />4. SBAC and CAPT Science – have to do exams due to NCLB (federal law); all will eventually be done on-line (Chrome books). <br /><br />Meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.<br />Respectfully submitted,<br />Nancy Silander<br />Nancy Silanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309079560497638480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962506289687618719.post-48161558198628860832014-04-23T14:09:10.939-07:002014-04-23T14:09:10.939-07:00REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #19
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DI...REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #19<br />BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />DIGITAL LEARNING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES<br />E. O. SMITH HIGH SCHOOL <br />1235 STORRS ROAD<br />STORRS, CT 06268<br />April 22, 2014<br /><br />PRESENT: Bill Green, Frank Krasicki (Chair), Bruce Silva, Susan Palmberg, Nancy Silander, <br /> Alan Trotochaud<br /><br />Also: Seth Horila, Jaime <br /><br />1. Moodle – Since summer, 2010, 12 faculty actively using Moodle. School will move out of E-boards as of August 31, 2014, and will support only Moodle. Teachers have an option of moving to Moodle, paying out-of-pocket ($39) to keep E-board, or moving to another platform. Ten tech coaches have been working with faculty. In January we put it in our virtual environment, and have sufficient bandwith to support it.<br />In general, teachers find it easier to differentiate instruction; can put up videos as well as visuals more easily. <br /><br />2. BYOD - Not enough computers for most classes – need to share. Students sometimes prefer the larger screen to their phone screens. Using BYOD is a paradigm shift for teachers and students so still working out the kinks.<br /> There are still about 5% of the student body who have no access to Internet at home whether due to economic circumstances or by choice. Teachers must take this into account when developing lessons.<br /><br />3. Seth and Jaime – gave an up-date on distribution of carts with Chrome books or I-pads – many have been obtained through various grants, and thus are restricted to who may use them, at least initially. Seven departments received carts with various technology. <br />There is some competition among faculty for technology and the feeling that it is not always equitably distributed. It was recommended that Seth go to a Department Head meeting and give a report similar to his Board Committee report, as well as to work with DH’s to develop a process for technology access. <br />Future projects: developing a capital replacement plan for technology; continuing to successfully support on-line testing such as ACT Aspire, national German exam, and Smarter Balance, and integrating funding requests for 2014-2015.<br /><br />Respectfully submitted,<br /><br />Nancy Silander<br />Nancy Silanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309079560497638480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962506289687618719.post-52781855665770992612014-04-23T14:07:28.019-07:002014-04-23T14:07:28.019-07:00Minutes from February and AprilMinutes from February and AprilNancy Silanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309079560497638480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962506289687618719.post-55889433339198435052014-02-13T06:20:46.168-08:002014-02-13T06:20:46.168-08:00REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #19
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DI...REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #19<br />BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />DIGITAL LEARNING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES<br />E. O. SMITH HIGH SCHOOL <br />1235 STORRS ROAD<br />STORRS, CT 06268<br />FEBRUARY 11, 2014<br /><br />Present: B. Silva, F.Krasicki , T. Nolan, N. Silander, A. Trotochaud<br />Meeting opened at 6:00 p.m.<br />1. Up-dates – Chrome books being set up – rolling out carts from technology grant of $100,000.<br />In-house tech staff: Penny, Rob Meaney; Seth Horila, Rich (1/2 time); tech coaches – meet monthly (each department has a tech coach assigned)<br />2. Microsoft course – no intention to eliminate it, but to up-date it to include other items, e.g. Chrome books, digital citizenship, search engines, etc. Discussion re: adding micro-credits for digital learning mileposts having to do with good citizenship, advanced internet searching proficiency, and subject-specific milestones.<br /><br />3. Moodle – now on an internal server (not an external) as of beginning of February. No longer have to worry about maxing out bandwidth. Site formatting has changed slightly in order to make maintenance easier. E-boards are being phased out once contract is finished.<br /><br />4. SBAC and CAPT Science – have to do exams due to NCLB (federal law); all will eventually be done on-line (Chrome books). <br /><br />Meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.<br />Respectfully submitted,<br />Nancy Silander<br />Nancy Silanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309079560497638480noreply@blogger.com