Dec.+7,+2010+Minutes


 * Engagement in Technology**

Students talking about writing and collaborating Accomplishing many tasks more efficiently, QuickieQ Functioning at a high level in the digital world University involvement No set up time, they get to work Safe and ethical use of technology Work that can be showcased online Lessons no longer are focused on just curriculum and content... they use tech and other skills are learned now Variety of tools learning styles 24/7 access across the digital landscape


 * Challenges**

Libraries/Research Skills Facebook and off task chatting Inconsistent admin support (ie: reactions to gaming) Teacher training Time in class Gaming Image issues: plugins and random problems Remote management turned off


 * Issues:**

__6th Grade Home Folders__ 6th Graders will not have a computer over the summer and the school will NOT back up their work from the school computer. As the time approaches, we should strongly encourage students to back up their own work (Home Folder) so that they can transfer it themselves when they get their computers in 7th grade. Pudong and Puxi should do the same thing.

__Faculty Network Password__ We will change the Faculty network password once a month on Wednesdays after school at 3:00. Staff should meet in a common place at 3:00 on the dates specified to hear the password. Let them know ahead of time that this is the date that the password will be changed... if they know they will not be at the staff meeting, they should contact a tech integrator ahead of time.

Dates:
 * January 12, 2010
 * February 9, 2010
 * March 2, 2010
 * April 6, 2010
 * May 4, 2010

__Safe Exam__ Be sure to put this on the image next for next year.

__Websense Update__ Doing away with it as it's not working well with Mac.

__Mobile Account__ Keep software on but change accounts to standard account - take off Mobile accounts. In image next year, use Standard accounts.

__Video Portal__ Each tech intergrator is responsible for cleaning up their own divisions.
 * Delete students and teachers that have left.
 * Outdated Tutorials

__Apple Leadership Summit__ Use your PD funds. Fill out the form on paper and send it in to Andy and/or your principal.

__Date Night for Second semester__ February 18 - Puxi February 25 - Pudong

Leah will make poster for the event.

__Geek-End__ Plan a Geek-end for high end users... geeks speaking to geeks. Do a Friday afternoon dinner. If you agree to come, you agree to come with something to share. Do this right after Spring Break. Andy to talk to Dick K. with EARCOS to possibly get this sponsored.

Location: Downtown (Venue: TBD) Bar Camp Style Sign Up for 3 - 10 or 15 Minute Presentation

__Zimbra__ We are going to postpone the rollout of Zimbra for SAS. There are still a bit too many variables that need to be nailed down. Beginning of the school year may be a better time.