Feb10th2009


 * __Tech Coordinator's Meeting: Feb. 10th, 2009 __**

Agenda: __Follow these links to watch the recorded Ustream of the meeting:__
 * [|First part of video] before dinner with Rick Weinberg using Wii remote to create an Interactive Whiteboard, update of Erie1 Services, update of Tech Plans: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1141906


 * [|Second part of video] with Pioneer teacher and student about Assisstive Technology and CA BOCES update about DL Labs. http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1142207

Attached is the Word Document of the minutes of the meeting. Taken by The Tim Clarke. They are also pasted below.

 ·   Welcome and Introductions  o   The meeting is being broadcast on YouStream.TV feel free to access the archives.  ·    How to Create an Interactive Whiteboard with a Wii Remote Control (Rick Weinberg)  o   Rick got this idea from a group of other technologists in the region. There was a video showing someone with a Wii remote.  o   Carnegie Melon University researcher, Johnny Lee, demonstrated this idea on a TED Talks Video (search for “Johnny Lee” and “Wii remote”). http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/projects/wii/ or look up  [|www.KindleLab.com]  or the KindleLab ning community:  [|http://kindlelab.ning.com]  o   The basics:  §   Pair up computer and Wii remote control through Bluetooth.  §   Wii needs to be at a 45 degree angle from the projection surface.  §   Install and load the software.  §   Calibrate the surface using infrared pen.  o   The workshop will be held on May 20th.  ·   Erie 1 Update of Services (Carol Barber)  o   Ride the Digital Wave Conference   à   Registrations are now being accepted. The event will be held March 27th. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"> o   Email archival workshop on February 15th. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"> o   High School’s New Face  <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"> à   David Warlick will be presenting on July 16th. It is a one-day conference. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';"> o   Overview of upcoming developments in technology support, web applications, and security. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  CA BOCES Technology Services Department Update (Mike Torrey and Laurie MacVittie) o  Ideas for possible USDA Grant: <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> §  Better or easier archiving of DL presentations / meetings. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings;"> §  Computer upgrades to computers in DL rooms. o  “Remember to think of DL as broader than the physical DL rooms” o  If you have technology needs, please feel free to contact CA BOCES Technology Services. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  Technology Planning (Tim Clarke) o  BOCES is happy to assist you in implementing and facilitating your technology committee meetings and plans. Keeping in mind the RIC is the only entity allowed to approve an eRate technology plan, we are glad to give input into the professional development portion of the plan and help to carry that out. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  Craig and Jennifer Izzo – Pioneer using assistive technology o  Jennifer is a technology integrator in Pioneer. Her focus is technology integration in special education. o  Jennifer has been trained in assistive technology. o  Jennifer uses both Dragon Naturally Speaking and Kurzweil. o  Although Craig’s college offers Dragon and Kurzweil, it was necessary for him to learn to use those programs prior to college. o  The power of these assistive technologies is giving students independence in their work and learning. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  Moodle Training on March 6th and March 12th. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  Discussion and collaboration
 * CA BOCES TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR FORUM **
 * Minutes: February 10, 2009 **