WikiMeeting

** A. Classroom computers Do you think the mobile laptop labs we have available are adequate for student use? Please tell why or why not.
 * We met for the purpose of improving technology use and integration on our campus. I consider our first online meeting a success. Thanks, Wikipeople!
 * AGENDA: **

The laptops are not reliable and are not easily accessible. They often do not allow students to access sites or have glitches in the internet access. KB I agree. I also think that in order to use them consistently, we need more laptops and the ones we have should be more reliable. MB I agree. All students need a laptop. I agree with what has been said above about the laptops. I think that their should be enough classroom sets for every teacher to use in case they wanted to use them. They also need to be more reliable. SJ I desperately want a 1:1 computer initiative for all of BRISD. The logistics of this initiative is a nightmare; however, we will never be totally wired or technology knowledgeable until every student has a computer for school use 24/7. Mellis I feel like one of the mobil carts is helpful to the students. The other cart is out of date and several of our programs will not function on it. RM DITTO ~ CS B. Training for technology we have What training would you like to receive to help use tech in your class?

I would like to have whiteboard training. I have access to a whiteboard, but I do not know how to use it. I think my students would really enjoy using it. TL I wouldn't mind having training on Whiteboard either. I think the kids would like to use it. SJ I would like to see some training on the I-Pod lab. I think the operator needs training and the staff need the training on how they would be able to use these in their classrooms. Perhaps Michelle and I can work together to create a SmartBoard Wiki or Blackboard training site. I will attach the website for those of you who can carve out time to explore the online trainings available through SmartBoard. http://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-us/ Mellis

I would like to be able to use the Smartboard more and make use of the IPods, as well. CS

Log on issues. C. Equal technology for all classrooms What does this mean and how can we accomplish equal tech in all rooms? Classroom laptop computers.

Equal technology for all students means equal access period. Surely we can find a way to bridge the gap between 1:1 computers and classroom computers. It would take approximately 30 computer per year to phase in a 1:1 plan. Do you know a donor who would be willing to provide the funds??????? Mellis