Meeting+Minutes+September+21,+2010

Minutes BCMS Technology Committee Meeting, September 21, 2010

In Attendance: Linda Berry, Leslie Bruff, Catherine Casey, Chris Coccio, Tim Connelly, Sal De Angelo, Ed Gill, Diane Leone, Tom Michalek, Eileen Pasquale.

__iBoss Filter Issues__ Sal explained that on a PC, once you log onto the network, you should not see the iBoss screen at all. If you do not log off the network for a very long period, however, iBoss times out and will ask you to log in again. On PCs with the Workstation option, iBoss does appear. Follow the instructions provided by Sal on the Tech Committee wiki. On the Apple computers, there is no login, so the iBoss screen does appear.

__Workstation Issues__ Tom Michalek distributed a handout outlining the pros and cons of the Workstation option on computers. A lively discussion ensued. The focus was on maintaining security while making computer use student/teacher friendly. Sal will look into the matter further.

__Passwords__ The librarians asked that the //Change Password// icon be installed on the teacher station in each of the two LMC learning labs. Teachers can then assist students who do not remember their passwords.

__Projector and Computer Requested__ Julie Buhrmeister requested a projector for the Band Room. Jody Van Voris and Diane Suker have also requested projectors. The LMC has a limited number of available projectors, which are often used by teachers and groups. Linda Berry will speak with Sandy about possible options for Julie. Sal suggested that Sandy and the tech committee put together a list of tech needs for next year.

__Whiteboards__ BCMS has acquired fourteen Promethean Whiteboards, purchased with money from several grants and other sources. Sandy has suggested that these boards be placed in specific classrooms, as indicated on the meeting agenda. The LMC is being considered for a board (to be added to list of tech needs) perhaps next year.

__New Cameras and Video Editing Software__ Pursuant to discussions at the end of the last school year, Sal will investigate pricing for Pinnacle, a video editing software compatible with the Flip cameras and other digital cameras. Licensing costs will limit the number of computers with Pinnacle installed. It was recommended that the software be installed on selected computers in the LMC labs, as well as the main LMC.

Eileen Pasquini said that video editing on the Flip cameras can be done by publishing the video to the Desktop.

Bill Reilly suggested that we purchase a few green screens from Pinnacle. These screens remove the color from the video and allow the user to superimpose anything on the screen.

Next meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 19th at __**3:00**__ in the LMC