iSITS+Sept23

September 23, 2014
Set-up, welcome, introductions, overview of the day

Greetings from Jim

Updates from Donna
 * Professional Development Opportunities (also see the PD Booklet)
 * E-Portfolios for Student Led Conferences and Assessment - Sept 16 [classroom visits]
 * Word Processing (K-4 – Sept 26)
 * Writing, Math and Career Portfolios
 * MineCraft Symposium
 * Tech Tip Tuesdays (email)
 * [|Yammer][help people set up their notifications]
 * Digital Learning Opportunities - handout
 * Digital Citizenship
 * [|Responsible Use Policy] – update
 * Ministry Roll Out – update
 * [|MediaSmarts]
 * Report Bullying - Link on [|Living Sky School Division] Site
 * iSITS Role
 * review thoughts from last year
 * 4 meetings Sept 23, Nov 4, Mar 24, May 26
 * some expectations – please respond to email!!
 * Perks - [|Bring it Together Conference]
 * New Resources
 * Please go to your **school library page** and find the following resources
 * PebbleGo (K-3)
 * BookFlix (K-3)
 * TrueFlix (3-5)
 * PowerKnowledge Science
 * Life Sciences
 * Physical Science
 * Earth and Space
 * ExpertSpace
 * WorldBook
 * Discovery Education
 * Global Issues in Context
 * Complete the Online Resources Chart individual – then discuss the last column as a table group.

Break

Working and brainstorming at your table. Complete the following [|chart]. Watch to ensure there are no others in the cell before beginning to type.
 * There’s A Tech Tool (or an App) for that!**

New Online Tool Overview [|LucidCharts] and [|LucidPress] Presentation [|Shawn Whyte]

LUNCH

Presentation by Jason
 * VPP and Meraki
 * Google Apps for Education update