2014-2015+Meeting+Notes

= = =Notes from the Technology Network Meetings during the 2014-2015 School Year=

May 18, 2015
Attendees:Roxanne, Loni, Kevin, Stephanie Makerspace Schoology LMS CMERDC Hosts Moodle Moodle/Rubistar/Viewpoint/Northstar Moodle Moot In Minneapolis U of M Skyward all talking to each other Pequot Lakes MPCC-Julie-discuss MPCC writing in the northern part of the state-writing interest Rynell S. came in to describe the Innovative funding projects- Advancing professional development for teachiers Loni-Site visits/Demonstration School feeling Roxanne-1:1 Asset management question. Kevin explained White Glove Service from CDW-G LED or LCD? What do you use? Projectors Bulbs District Level Technology Meetings-Stephanie shared Student aides-Having students do some of the tasks, 1. [|Vialogues] 2. Digital Portfolios [|Discussion] 3. [|Newsela] 4, [|Math Resource] 5.[|Debate] [|ProCon] 6. [|ITEM Fall Conference] 7.Online Quizzes and More [|Cubicstone] 8. Microsoft [|Education] 9. Wiki 10 [|TED ED]

February 20, 2015
Start the recording Attendees:Neil A., Jill S., Dave N., Stephanie E., Sarah P. 1. Just FYI Some good information on CIPA, FERPA,COPPA 1. a. Prezi for Education - Does it allow for under 13 account creation? 2. [|Disposable email addresses that collect no information] 3. [|Free Webinars for teachers] 4. [|EdcampMidMN] June 10, 2015 in the ISELF building on St. Cloud State University campus in St. Cloud, MN. 5. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for Districts District,building, teachers, to public, Check LF website 6. Helpdesk Quarter Class at LF Middle School to start 4th quarter this spring. 7. Self-directed learning and the need for a plan to make it happen. 8.

**January 8, 2015**
Start the recording Attendees:Kevin, Roxanne, Stephanie, Julie

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 * 1) Share reflections/info from conference
 * 2) Link to session resources from TIES: [|TIES]
 * Makerspace Book Resources
 * Making Makers: Kids, Tools, and the Future of Innovation by Ann Marie Thomas
 * Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering and Engineering in the Classroom by Sylvia Libow Martinez and Gary Stager
 * Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration by Scott Doorley and Scott Witthoft
 * Squishy Circuits (21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Makers As Innovators) Kristin Fonichiaro and Annmarie P. Thomas
 * Free Download: [|Makerspace Playbook - School Edition]
 * 1) Digital management systems examples
 * I sent out a request for information to the MEMO/ITEM listserv regarding this topic.
 * Responses : Jane Prestebak We use MackinVia, but I don't know if they handle textbooks. Textbooks could be interesting in the future...
 * EBSCO
 * [|Makin's ebook Services]

=Does anyone have any suggestions for converting iMovies to DVD now that iDVD isn't available?=

Julie will be sending out a survey to poll for choices for an end of February meeting date.

Nov. 20, 2014
Start the recording Attendees: Stephanie Eckel, Landon Brainerd Kevin Furst, Loni Niles Neil Andruschak, Julie Mertens media type="custom" key="27060258" 1. [|Neil Teacher Led, Learning Driven] The group shared what they looked at in the site. The group talked about the Presentation. Helping students develop presentation skills to promote the use in classrooms by teachers. LMS standardization pros/cons

2. Topics: =Oct. 10, 2014=
 * [|TIES Sched]
 * You Stink at PowerPoint

Oct. 10, 2014 Technology Network Meeting

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Attendees: Roxanne Welle, Landon Brainerd, Dave Nelson, Neil Andruschak, Stephanie Eckel 1. ITEM-Did anyone attend? I have links to some of the information.

a. [|Google Doc]

b. [|Google Doc]

2. BrightBytes Conference

a.People with something to say

i. [|Richard Gerver]

ii. [|Rob Mancabelli]

iii. [|Will Richardson]

iv. Gayle Allen http://www.gayleallen.net/

3. The C's; what do they look like in your district?

4. [|Free Gaming MOOC]

**5. Other (This is where YOU bring something you want to share or a question you want answered.)**
> Devices? I need anything you got :) >>
 * Stephanie Eckel: We are looking at implementing an e-library. Does anyone have any experience?
 * Neil Andruschak - Share something awesome! What is really working well in your building/district/etc.?
 * [|Teacher-Led, Learner-Driven]
 * Text to speech
 * Assessment: Lab,
 * Autodesk, AutoCad is free if you dig through the site for the log in then another log in....
 * Helping teachers to use the technology at the beginning.
 * High School Cube Life Streaming
 * Live streaming on YouTube Mobile Camera Good lighting, The audio is the challenge If you upload it to YouTube you just need to check a box that says you're using a copyrighted piece

6. Next Meeting Nov. 20th 8:30-11:00