Technology+Committee+Minutes+11-4-10

** Minutes 11-4-10 **
 * Technology Committee Meeting **


 * Attending**: S. Hammons, J. Fuller, S. Appleby, K. Albers, M. Westerfield, G. Estes, M. Constant, K. Skeens


 * Best practice:**
 * Izzit.org = articles with discussion questions (user friendly)
 * Moodle forum = organized chat
 * Dcmstechconnect.wikispaces.com = technology committee notes / agendas


 * Technology Info:**
 * Be sure and let teams know that if their new profile is not updated on the website, then their names WILL NOT appear as a possible page


 * KETS funds = staff will be getting new laptops in January of 2012
 * KETS funds = We are getting KETS funds for this school year, but will not be getting any money next year because of the new laptops. The usual amount would be $18.00 per student.


 * Budget:**
 * Committee reviewed and discussed all technology team/individual requests.
 * Committee discussed practicalities of purchasing laptops, netbooks, iPad and Smartboards
 * The committee would like to try one removable smart board (Mimio Interactive System) per team to see if this product will be useful AND used. Then a decision will be made as to how much money can be allocated towards that kind of technology.
 * Demonstration of Mimio will be at the next Technology Committee (TBA)


 * STLP:**
 * November 17th, Miriam will be taking 15 students to WKU for the STLP showcase.
 * Nov. 8th will be the next STLP meeting in Constant's computer lab at 3:30-4:30