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September 22, 2011 Agenda //Click on EDIT to add items to the agenda. Please put your name after any agenda items you create!//

Agenda item: 1. Show members of committee how to get to the wiki and join. Can we use the wiki weekly as a check-in and get some of the questions we have answered here? (Leanne) 2. Still confusion from staff on Jock's job and mine. Maybe we could put together a quick outline agreed upon and then let all staff know. (Leanne) 3. Laptop, teacher computers and printer schedule for updating and cleaning. Should we have one set so that everyone knows when updates and cleaning will be done? Can we use 7/8 intervention time to help with this? (Leanne) 4. Teachers have asked me to bring up trouble ticket question. They want to know if it is possible to let them know how long and when there problem is resolved. One teacher suggested maybe an e-mail letting the teacher know that the trouble ticket was received and then an e-mail when it was completed and if anything further is needed. (Leanne) 5. I am finding that teachers aren't always finding the time to go to the computer lab to fill out a form. Is there a way that this can be done on-line? (Leanne) 6. Can Promethean be loaded on at least one computer on each lab? (Leanne) 7. We talked about updating what is done at each level for technology outcomes. We need to look at this again. Maybe we can do this through the wiki and everyone can give their opinion. I will add a page. (Leanne) 8. Middle school rep for tech team? (Leanne) 9. Talk about the technology of the future Podcast I heard this week in regards to what a school in Colorado is doing to help with the onset of the digital world and the ever so changing means of technology and how they are setting it up in their school. (Leanne) 10. Website (Jock)


 * HCS Technology Team**

September 22, 2011

//Present: John Helfrich, Carol Sweny, Lindsay Nye, Katherine McBride, Leanne Chauvette, Jock Irvine//


 * Wiki Spaces**

We discussed the tech team wiki. Leanne will meet with everyone individually to make sure they’re set up.


 * Confusion of Roles**

There is still confusion of Leanne’s vs. Jock’s roles. Leanne and Jock will meet to create and outline and then run it by Katherine


 * Laptop, Teacher Computers and Printer Schedule for updating and cleaning**


 * Desktops don’t match on each laptop… Jock is installing Deep Freeze now on the mobile labs. Jock says this should be done by October 14.
 * Cleanliness of the laptops: We’ll try a before school student cleaning crew… Carol and Jock will coordinate.
 * Teacher computers: We DO want teachers doing regular updates for the OS and Microsoft Office. Jock will make and announcement at the next staff meeting
 * Printers: Some teachers are getting interrupted by people trying to print to their room (if they have a printer in their room). We will put signs on each printer that says to call x256 if the printer’s not working… Followed by the library extension if no answer.


 * Trouble Ticket Question**

Teachers have asked for more information when they submit a trouble ticket. Jock and Donna will make sure to respond to every trouble ticket via voice mail or email both when the ticket’s received and when it’s closed. Also, let teachers know there’s an online version on Jock’s webpage.


 * Website**

Jock is working on the website, but hasn’t had much time since school started. He will get an ETA to Katherine as soon as possible.


 * Can Promethean Software be Loaded on at Least one Laptop in Each Lab?**

Jock is in the process of installing it… In the interim, Carol and he will install it on one laptop in each mobile lab during the teacher workshop day.


 * Middle School Rep for Tech Team**

Is there money for another rep? Check with Kathy first.


 * Technology of the Future Podcast**

Leanne shared a podcast she listened to… This school has no computers in one of their computer labs. Students bring laptops, iPads, etc., to the room to work on their own projects.

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 * Announcements for Jock at Staff meeting:**


 * We DO want staff members updating their computers
 * Let teachers know that trouble tickets and other things are available on Jock’s web page
 * Ask if there’s anyone interested in being on Tech Team (Middle school only, or any age? Ask Katherine first)


 * Action Items**


 * Meet with tech team members to set up wiki – Leanne
 * Create outline of Tech Integrator/Tech Coordinator roles – Leanne and Jock
 * Finish updating mobile labs by October 14 – Jock
 * Student cleaning crew – Carol and Jock
 * Announcements at staff meeting – Jock
 * Put signs on printers – Jock
 * Website – Jock… eventually Jock and Leanne
 * Promethean software on one laptop in each lab – Jock and Carol
 * Laptop for L. Simoni – Carol
 * Additional tech team reps (Check with Kathy) - Jock