emerging technologies task force
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Emerging Technologies Task Force. June 15, 2012. Welcome to Session #2. Why are we here? What is our task?. What do we already know?. Cloud Technology. Technical Requirements. Instructional Applications. BYOT. Students and staff are currently bringing their own. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Emerging Technologies Task Force
June 15, 2012
Welcome to Session #2
Why are we here?
What is our task?
ETTF
Social Networking
Online Courses
BYOT
Cloud Technology
What do we already know?
Cloud Technology
Technical Requirements
Instructional Applications
BYOT
Students and staff are currently bringing their own. RTSD does not currently have a policy.
Online Learning
• District commitment• Several teachers will be participating in
summer training related to how to teach online
• Proposals currently under review
Social Media/AUP
Teachers are using social media in their classrooms.
Need ways to harness the power for instruction.
Need to amend our policy to reflect the use of these tools.
Webex with Dave Reese
Where we are headed – our roadmap
1. Conduct research, interview districts, collect data summer work
2. Develop Action Plan August 16th
Meet every other month depending on the needs of the group
3. Communicate findings Administrators - August School Board - October District Staff - October
Summer Work
1. Conduct your own research • refer to resources on the wiki)
2. Contact other districts• watch your group wiki page and look for
notifications in email• Complete the Connecting with Other Sites sheet
• Upload your sheet to your group wiki page (or send it to Joan if you have difficulty)
• Review your group wiki page and be ready to discuss on August 16th
August 16th – Administrative Retreat9:00 – 1:30
Part #1• Workgroups to begin to develop an action plan for
their initiative• Other administrators receive an overview of the
initiatives and work to datePart #2 Workgroups share out summer findings and action plans