May+24

=May 24, 2011= = = back to monthly notes

Attendance
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SMART
Michelle Cutting, SMART Technologies will share the latest from SMART through a Lunch and Learn session. Lunch will begin at 11:30 am.

Version 10.7 now – for new 800 series boards, but works with all models [|Notebook Express] – free to anyone to open SMART resources (open, edit & share files) [|Math Tools] software available for additional cost Response System demo Document Camera [|Smart Classroom Suite]
 * Has calligraphy pen and new shape (heart)
 * Ability for guestures (on 800 board) and flicking things across the screen (all versions)
 * Fixes flash problems with Mac (plugin)
 * Mac patch with download takes care of compatibility issues
 * Swipe to page through slides (like iPad/iPod touch)
 * Compass for drawing circles
 * Break circles into fractions
 * Handwriting recognition for equations & equation solving
 * Dynamic table & graphing tools
 * More
 * PE simple with up to 20 character text
 * XE more complex and allows scientific and high level mathematical answers
 * VE will allow student devices (smart phones and iPod/iPad) to be the response device – in Beta version now (can change setting in curent response systems to make this work for now
 * Newest version (330 series) ready for 3D and mixed reality
 * Uses code on cards to pull up an interactive image (skeleton, molecules, fish) as you move the card, you can look at the image from different angles
 * Can use 3D Google warehouse to include lessons using those images also (not just limited to the content in new software)
 * Easily share snapshots for use in Notebook files
 * Management Tools for Teachers
 * Able to see what students are doing on their computers (tiled thumbnails)
 * Distribute documents to all students
 * Block work or lock down computers entirely
 * Send a message to class or individual computer
 * Groups for collaboration and chat with teacher (groups chosen by software)
 * Notebook Student Edition
 * Student "binders"
 * Fill with files for units, projects, etc.
 * Response question sets can be sent directly to student notebooks.
 * Teacher may bring up student work at board for easy presentation prep
 * New 800 series boards
 * Multi-user/Multi-touch board
 * 4 corner cameras
 * May write on with dry erase markers
 * SMART Exchange
 * Teachers sign up for free
 * Many shared activities
 * Partnered with Discovery now so videos are included
 * State standards included
 * SMART Learning Space
 * Short 2-minute tutorials for teachers
 * Free but may be asked for credit card # if you want more detailed personal result

Sharing
Powerful Learning Practice, Central York, Spring Grove See PD below for how you can send a team for 2011-2012! 2011 Horizon Report

Collaboration Day
Survey results



Go to 2 days and try to record for later viewing. Hold all levels in one day and split into groups? Smaller/local groups to cut down on travel distance/expenses?

- August planning? 8/3 in the am? - October 25/26 - December 6/7

Can we try to create our own bank of screencasts? Or does the Keystone on Demand fill that void?

CFF

 * Surveys/observations due May27th
 * CFF Archive wiki
 * Keystone on Demand - **upload** your "how to" videos directions. (site:http://video.paiunet.org/)
 * Sustainability webinar (district team if possible) - May 23rd, 10 - 11 am, Sustaining Instructional Coaching Possible Models and Funds document
 * 1-11-11 videos are still being accepted! Google map
 * 6/21/2011 Webinar for Bring Your Own Device

PD

 * 21 Ways to Reach the 21st Century Learner with Discovery Education - Invitation, Register, Agenda
 * SW STEM Workshop at UP-Johnstown, June 15 - Information, Register
 * South Western Technology Summit - flyer
 * Exploring and Creating Augmented Reality Experiences for Education - IU13, July 27, Flyer, Register

> 2010-2011 IU12 Teams: Central York, Dover, Spring Grove
 * PLP Continues for 2011-2012 - All grade levels! Information, Team registration

Summer get together
6/16 at 6pm at Karen's house

Job Opportunity
Blended Learning Specialist