*02.12_February

February

//Present: Dave Chamberlain, Stephanie Crowe, Carol Sweny, Jock Irvine, Leanne Chauvette//

1. Google Docs has been introduced to 5th, 7th and 8th grade students. It will be introduced to 6th graders after vacation.
 * Good results with 7th and 8th grade
 * Carol has used it with a small group of third graders
 * It's been a smooth rollout so far

2. Wireless network
 * It looks like a lot of the problems we've been experiencing are caused by power surges on the data line. When a surge suppressor is added, performance improves dramatically
 * Jock has ordered suppressors for each wireless access point. He will install them ASAP and we'll see how that improves things.
 * There may still be some other issues.

3. Class size
 * Our mobile labs are not big enough for some classes
 * Computer lab is within two computer of not being big enough for one class
 * Consider buying extra laptops if we need to to make them big enough

4. Tech Essentials
 * We need to update
 * Everyone please look at the essentials on our wiki before the next meeting