Agenda+for+1st+Interactive+Meeting


 * __Tippit Middle School Interactive Meeting Agenda__**
 * Time:** 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on June 30, 2009
 * Lunch:** 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 * Location:** Ed Tech Page Wiki


 * Purpose:** To improve technology use and integration at Tippit Middle School


 * Objective:** Produce an effective plan of action to raise Tippit's STaR chart profile scores, engage students, and increase student achievement through the use of WEB 2.0 technologies.


 * Grade Level:** Grades 6-8


 * Facilitator:** Brian P.

__**Community Members**__ Brian P. - Technology Director Kim G. - Instructional Technology Coordinator Sandy K. - Instructional Technology Specialist Roland G. - Network Administrator Matt G. - Network Technician Lynn D. - Lead Technician Nicholas H. - High School Technician Lalena P. - Elementary Technician Sarah P. - Parent

__**Activities**__ Activity #1: Develop our shared vision. Purpose - A shared vision will keep us focused in our endeavor to improve Tippit Middle School. Description - Collectively contribute to a common goal statement. Steps - Brainstorm ideas, synthesize our thoughts, and compose our vision. Estimated time - 1 hour

Activity #2: Assess Tippit Technology Resources. Purpose - Identify hardware and software tools Tippit teachers have at their disposal. Description - This activity will help us determine what resources Tippit teachers already have and help us design future trainings for them. Steps - Consult inventory records and recent purchase orders, create a comprehensive list of resources. Estimated time - 1.5 hours

Activity #3: Discuss using current technologies (Web 2.0, etc.) in instruction and learning. Purpose - To find ways to engage students in the curriculum. Description - This activity will help us identify current technologies that students are using outside of the classroom that we can use in the classroom to improve student engagement. Steps - List current technologies that students are using outside of the classroom, identify which technologies will have the greatest impact on student engagement and understanding of curriculum, discuss ways to implement these technologies for teachers to use. Estimated time - 2 hours

Activity #4: Create a plan to implement WEB 2.0 technologies into the curriculum. Purpose - To develop a comprehensive strategy to introduce WEB 2.0 solutions into lesson plans. Description - This activity will help us effectively employ WEB 2.0 technologies at Tippit. Steps - Outline the implementation steps. Estimated time - 2.5 hours
 * Adjourn**

//*Meeting notes will be archived on this wiki.//

**__ Tippit Middle School Interactive Meeting Agenda __**
 * (Collaborative Agenda) **
 * Time:** 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on June 30, 2009
 * Lunch:** 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 * Location:** Ed Tech Page Wiki


 * Purpose:** To improve technology use and integration at Tippit Middle School

(Sarah P. - Needs to be more specific!!!) (Kim G. - Should we focus on one of the items you listed above, or should we choose one of the focus questions from your Home page? Two of your questions are about ways to improve use of technology through professional development, and one of your questions is about using current technologies (such as Web 2.0 tools) to engage students. If we focus on professional development or on using current technologies, either of these will result in increased STaR Chart scores, student engagement, and hopefully increased student achievement. I would suggest that in our meeting, we focus on using current technologies. What does everyone think of that?) (Sandy K. - I agree a more specific focus would be helpful. And as the home page of the wiki says, Educator Prep and Development is the key. How about we narrow the objective to planning for targeted staff development? Possibly including Web 2.0 technologies.) (Brian P. - Great ideas! I will compose an objective focused on WEB 2.0 technologies.)
 * Objective:** Produce an effective plan of action to raise Tippit's STaR chart profile scores, engage students, and increase student achievement through the use of WEB 2.0 technologies.


 * Grade Level:** Grades 6-8


 * Facilitator:** Brian P.

__**Community Members**__ Brian P. - Technology Director Kim G. - Instructional Technology Coordinator Sandy K. - Instructional Technology Specialist Roland G. - Network Administrator Matt G. - Network Technician Lynn D. - Lead Technician Nicholas H. - High School Technician Lalena P. - Elementary Technician Sarah P. - Parent

__**Activities**__ Activity #1: Develop our shared vision. (Added by Sarah P.) Purpose - A shared vision will keep us focused in our endeavor to improve Tippit Middle School. Description - Collectively contribute to a common goal statement. Steps - Brainstorm ideas, synthesize our thoughts, and compose our vision. Estimated time - 1 hour (Brian P. - Great start!)

Activity #2: Assess Tippit Technology Resources. (Added by Sandy K.) Purpose - Identify hardware and software tools Tippit teachers have at their disposal. Description - This activity will help us determine what resources Tippit teachers already have and help us design future trainings for them. Steps - Consult inventory records and recent purchase orders, create a comprehensive list of resources. Estimated time - 1.5 hours (Brian P. - Necessary activity.)

Activity #3: Discuss using current technologies (Web 2.0, etc.) in instruction and learning. (Added by Kim G.) Purpose - To find ways to engage students in the curriculum. Description - This activity will help us identify current technologies that students are using outside of the classroom that we can use in the classroom to improve student engagement. Steps - List current technologies that students are using outside of the classroom, identify which technologies will have the greatest impact on student engagement and understanding of curriculum, discuss ways to implement these technologies for teachers to use. Estimated time - 2 hours (Brian P. - Perfect activity.)

Activity #4: Create a plan to implement WEB 2.0 technologies into the curriculum. (Added by Brian P.) Purpose - To develop a comprehensive strategy to introduce WEB 2.0 solutions into lesson plans. Description - This activity will help us effectively employ WEB 2.0 technologies at Tippit. Steps - Outline the implementation steps. Estimated time - 2.5 hours


 * Adjourn**

//*Meeting notes will be archived on this wiki.//