May10+Meeting

=May 18, 2010 iSITS Meeting=

9:00 - 9:45 Sharing
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Checklist for first staff meeting of the year.
√ R.O.V.E.R. √ Satellite - √ Multitype Library Databases via the Ministry [|web site] - New Database: EBSCO - [|Canadian Points of View] √ Division-based Databases - possible purchases - examine the following topic "oil spills" - which database provides the best response? √ SETA Software Licensing Program [|√ Discovery Streaming Video Newsletter] what is new? √
 * [|EBSCO Science Resource Center] (trial)
 * [|Global Issues in Context](NBCHS)
 * Microsoft
 * Adobe
 * Atomic Learning
 * Inspiration/Kidspiration
 * BoardMaker
 * [|Discovery Streaming Video]
 * login - explore the Canadian Interactive Atlas
 * what kind of professional development does DE offer?
 * what three things do you staff need to know about DE

Updates

 * Science Probeware
 * UbD Units
 * [[file:techplanning2010_11.doc]]
 * Bandwidth increase

Teacher-readiness for one-to-one: Discussion
>> [|One-to-one computing programs only as effective as their teachers] (read this using the 'cool tool' - [|Readability)] >> Read text till stopping point >> Briefly discuss with partner >> Read to next stopping point.... (repeat) >> Discuss with table group
 * [[file:teacher-readiness.docx]]
 * **SAY SOMETHING**
 * Question
 * Key point
 * Brief summary
 * Interesting idea
 * New connection
 * Skype discussion with Thelma Cey about the mini-pilot at McLurg High School
 * discussion re: benefits and concerns re: one-to-one - add discussion points to the Living Sky One-to-One wiki page

//Afternoon 12:15 - 2:30//

Teacher Skills Survey Data and 2010/11 Professional Development
Using the blank graphs at your table indicate where you think our teachers might rank in each one of the categories on the graph.
 * PREDICTIONS**

Individually: create a stack of cards that hold some of the assumptions about the predictions just made When done place cards in the center of the table - stack and shuffle Hand cards to another table Read a card aloud to the large group Discuss NOTE: only one assumption per card
 * ASSUMPTIONS**

Join your group at one of the chart stations - move to the next station when requested. Read and discuss the data One person records: Share with the larger group.
 * DATA ANALYSIS**
 * what important points seem to "pop out"?
 * What are some patterns, categories or trends that are emerging?
 * What seems to be surprising or unexpected?
 * What are some things we have not yet explored

Discuss ideas with the larger group.
 * NOW WHAT?**

2:30 - 3:00 -2010 - 2011 iSITS Committee....
What is next for us?
 * Donna's main responsibilities for next year
 * Teacher-readiness program
 * ELA - inquiry outcome
 * School Library Selection Committee
 * iSITS
 * DI: POD Professional Development
 * Professional Development Needs - role of iSITS
 * Expectations
 * Liaison - use of social media tools
 * Diigo join!!
 * Yammer - participate
 * Add photos of projects, etc. to a flickr account
 * Wiki - add good stuff!!