Agenda+May+9,+2013

= **Agenda 5/9/13 BCMS Technology Committee** =
 * 3PM Thursday in The LMC **


 * Future Meeting Dates: **
 * 2nd Thursday of each month:
 * Make a Note of Our Next Meeting - **June 13**

No meeting April 11. Look over any notes from March 14...
 * Go over the minutes from our last meeting: **


 * Items for Sal:**

Lock out policy? How is it working? - 10 minutes is too short of a time period. I have heard from several teachers, and I also agree, that this is a frustration because it interrupts teaching (Kristin).

SIS Update - vendor selection process -decision timeframes

BOND Update - some timeframes have changed that will impact the MS wireless project.

TechAcademy Summer camp? Is this still happening this summer? The Common Core State Standards outline rigorous content expectations with the intent to make all students ready for life in a technological society. To this end, they do not treat technology as a separate strand of content, but rather incorporate expectations of technological proficiency throughout the content standards. The need to use technological tools effectively is imbedded into every aspect of today’s curriculum.

We can help by offering hands on professional development to assist you integrate technology into your classrooms.

** Tech4Teaching Academy ** Bethlehem Central High School August 22nd and 23rd 8:30 am - 3:00 pm   These dates are purposely in conjunction with the district Literacy Camp and directly follow them.

- Submitting work electronically - Digital Publishing - Blogging - LinkIt - Web searching - Interactive Whiteboard Training - Microsoft Office - iPads for instruction - Mac Tips - Presentation Platforms - Independent Work Time
 * Class offerings include: **


 * Are we missing a class you would like? Let us know! We can incorporate it ASAP! **

Are you interested in teaching any of these classes? Applications are currently being accepted via email – amalizia@bcsd.neric.org. Please state the class you would like to teach and include a brief description with your experience using the technology.
 * __ Instructors __** :


 * Details: **
 * Pay Scale ** : $43.00 per hour through Model Schools (Linkit $35 per hour through BCSD)
 * Duties ** : Develop classes and assist teachers with integrating technology into their classrooms.
 * Application Deadline ** : May 15th

10 instructors will be accepted (volunteers are also welcome - think about APPR domains!).

Are you making summer plans? Keep those calendars clear to attend the Tech4Teaching Academy to **earn Professional Development credit hours** (AKA Stipend Pay!) and get ready for the 2013-2014 school year! A catalog will be released on or around June 1st with course offerings.
 * __ Participants __**__ : __

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Anthony Malizia and Laurel Jones HS Eagle


 * Inventory for next year:**
 * Laptop and iPad distribution or re-distribution for next year?
 * Update and clarification of Protocol for iPads and apps installation
 * Updated for the teacher station in Rm. 128.
 * Additions of computers in the LMC and Tech labs that are not at 30 machines?
 * Color Printer for Rm. 147?


 * Personal Device Policy for Students:**

Clarification was asked by some staff? Review of the Policy?


 * Update info:**


 * Future Use \ Training: **
 * BEST committee update from Meeting 3/27/13


 * Other business? **