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@http://www.edjurist.com/blog/acceptable-use-policies-becoming-a-relic.html Welcome and Agenda Did You Know Video []

Vision-an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. When you begin the process of strategic planning, visioning comes first. When visioning the change, ask yourself, "What is our preferred future?" and be sure to:
 * Draw on the beliefs, mission, and environment of the organization.
 * Describe what you want to see in the future.
 * Be specific to each organization.
 * Be positive and inspiring.
 * Do not assume that the system will have the same framework as it does today.
 * Be open to dramatic modifications to current organization, methodology, teaching techniques, facilities, etc.

What is our vision of technology in our district?
 * 1) __Task__-Find mission statements, objectives, and visions of other organizations. (M.S. Lab 20 min.) [|Visions Website]
 * 2) Secure a statement you are comfortable with (5 min.).
 * 3) Partner up to compare vision statements. The rule is...when your time is up with each partner you have to collectively agree on a vision statement (10 min.).
 * 4) Expand partnerships multiple times continually improving your vision(10 min.).
 * 5) When we're down to two statements we will compare them and come to concensous about a vision statement that will drive our committee (5 min.).

Technology wish list
 * __Task__-Putting money aside, jot down technology needs and wishes you have in your building for the 2009-10 school year.
 * District Computer Inventory Summary 08-09 [[file:Computer Summary.doc]]
 * Group by buildings.
 * 1 list per building
 * Provide rationale for wishes

Break (10 min.)

Microsoft Settlement Update to Committee (15 min.) Microsoft Settlement Summary
 * 1) [[file:Microsoft Settelment.doc]]

21st Century Skills Video []
 * 1) Handout (Iowa Department of Education)-[[file:A 21ST CENTURY LEARNING SYSTEM FOR IOWA.doc]]
 * 2) [[file:Technology Standards & Benchmarks.pdf]]
 * 3) [[file:21st Century Skills @ H-D.doc]]
 * 4) []

1:1 Apple Link []

Closing Apple 1 to 1 Initiative Video

=Welcome= 12:30-1:00 Welcome and Response to Quote "Parents should be uncomfortable in what 21st Century Schools look like today because they are so different than the education they received. The problem is that we are teaching to our educational memories instead of what we know students need." (Unknown)

Did You Know 4.0 Video (1 statistic that hit you? why?)    

1:00-1:30 Elementary Technology Sharing 1:30-1:45 Break 1:45-2:15 M.S. Technology Sharing 2:15-2:45 H.S. Technology Sharing (Using Wikis, Social Studies Online Curriculum, Principal's Blog) 2:45-3:00 Break 3:00-3:15 Reconfirm Vision Statement (If/Then Statement)

**"ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF WILL USE TECHNOLOGY IN A LEGAL AND ETHICAL MANNER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS, CONDUCT RESEARCH, COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS, AND BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS."**
3:15-3:30 Microsoft Settlement Update: http://www.aea267.k12.ia.us/icc/index.php?page=ms 3:30-3:45 Where do you get new technology integration ideas? (Relate them to the 5 Characteristics of Effective Teaching)

Classroom of the Future Video (desktop) Other technology integration ideas can be found at www.techtuesdays.wikispaces.com _

"If we believe in our district vision statement then we will be able to have easy access to technology for all students and effectively train teachers, so that our students and staff are able to successfully know how to use technology appropriately in order to become life-long learners."

"If we believe in our district vision statement then we will incorportate technology in our classrooms to enhance student and staff learning and to achieve success."

"If we believe in our district vision statement we will find a way to put technology in the hands of students and train teachers to most effectively prepare students for the 21st century despite the local financial situation."

"If ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF WILL USE TECHNOLOGY IN A LEGAL AND ETHICAL MANNER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS, CONDUCT RESEARCH, COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS, AND BECOME LIFE-LONG LEARNERS then we will be able to see evidence of that in each classroom at some point."

"If we believe our tech statement, then we will work as hard as possible to put technology into the hands of students, train and give teachers resources in order to do so and prepare our students for a changing world in the 21st century that will increase student achievement in all academic areas."

"If we follow the technology vision statement, then we will work to ensure that the proper resources are used for technology, as well as professional devleopement so that staff members are trained properly on how to incorporate technology into their classrooms. If the resources are used appropriately we will see an increase in the use of technology by students and staff."

If we believe the technology statement below,

"All students and staff will use technology in a legal and ethical manner to solve problems, conduct research, collaborate with others, and become lifelong learners." then we have a duty to:

1. Provide the physical tools to allow students and staff to use technology in alignment with the technology statement.

2. Provide the support to the staff and students so that they know how to use the technology provided to them.

3. Ensure that the technology works

4. Provide resources for them to acquire the skills needed

5. Provide easy-to-use applications to support teaching using technology

6. Provide education so they (students and staff) understand the “legal and ethical” issues portion of our technology statement. (at present, there is a lot of abuse of this)

7. Provide data that supports that what we are doing with technology is a benefit to student learning.

__**Tech Committee Task**__ We have purchased a Hampton Dumont district website license from IowaPages for //classroom websites.// We would like your feedback on the //"website guidelines"//. Please review this __Website Guideline Document__ and use the discussion tab on this wiki to make a comment, suggestions or submit additions. Please complete this task by 11/25/2009 Thank You __


 * 1. Introduction: Show the Kaplan University videos & Discussion**


 * What is the video trying to convey?
 * What does it mean for K-12 education?

Public Opinion... In a January, 1995 survey by Microsoft/Intelliquest, public opinion recognizes the importance of:


 * 89% of parents (84% of general population) believe computer skills are important to educational success.
 * 86% of computer-using children believe computers skills are important to getting good grades in school.
 * 92% of children think computer skills will help them earn higher salaries in future jobs.
 * 77% of teachers (67% of general public) think computers help each child learn at his/her own pace.
 * 61% of American (56% of teachers) believe that computers help develop kids’ creativity.

Student Opinion... In a once-per-decade poll of teens about school, the National Association of Secondary School Principals found the following (Education Daily, August 19, 1996):


 * In 1974 and 1983, math and English ranked as the most important courses offered in school. Computer use barely made the list.
 * In 1996, student ranked computer use and programming a close third in importance to math and English. 96% of the student ranked math as very or fairly important, 93% ranked English as very or fairly important and 92% ranked computer use and programming as very or fairly important.


 * 2. Review AEA IPI engagement data? (Jaymie Randall)

3. Share technology rotation plan for Hampton-Dumont (Teresa).

4. Teacher content site demos.**


 * Encompass Iowa-1:30
 * School fusion-2:00
 * rSchool Today-2:30


 * 5. Review current, discuss, and produce a district wide Acceptable Use Policy.**


 * Sample policies
 * What should be included?
 * Details left up to each building
 * SIAC recommendations
 * Must be school board approved

The only good one I have...@http://scottmcleod.org/SLA_AUP0809.pdf See also @http://www.aasa.org/SchoolAdministratorArticle.aspx?id=5390&terms=mcleod+blocking+the+future @http://www.dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2008/09/i-dont-like-my.html @http://www.dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2008/08/from-the-head-o.html @http://blog.genyes.com/index.php/2008/05/08/what-message-does-your-aup-send-home/ @http://ghsprincipal.edublogs.org/2007/01/05/educating-trumps-blocking/

//Schools do a host of wonderful things. But they also engage in a number of individual and organizational behaviors that chip away at the trust and goodwill of their internal and external communities.// The AUP, short for Acceptable Use Policy, is typically part of the packet that goes home with students every fall. Parents know the drill. You fish through emergency cards in triplicate, imponderable policies that need your signature on every page, the new dress code, the skateboarding rules, offers for SAT prep and parenting classes, PTA dues, and who knows what else. You sign the pages, sign the checks, and hope that you’ve filled it all out right and that you never have to do it again (until next year.) The technology AUP is in there too. It’s likely the only thing a parent will see all year long that has to do with computers and technology at the school. So does your AUP: The AUP **//could//** **//be//** an opportunity to involve parents in your vision of technology, it //**could be**// a way to communicate the passion and importance of building a learning community that values 21st century thinking, and it **//could be//** a way to help parents understand that despite “To Catch a Predator”, your school is thoughtfully using technology to benefit their child. So, which message is going home this fall?
 * So, here’s my question – what message does your technology AUP send home?**
 * focus on punishment, or opportunity?
 * contain only legalese or is easy to read and understand?
 * communicate a vision of students as would-be hackers and criminals, or your vision of students as active participants in the 21st century?
 * portray students as potential victims of predators and bullies, or show parents how and why students are safely learning how to navigate this brave new world?
 * hint that computers are an afterthought and a “reward” that can be taken away as punishment, or explain why computers are essential tools in every classroom?

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY WORK @http://landmark-project.com/aup20/pmwiki.php @http://thefischbowl.blogspot.com/2008/12/lets-get-rid-of-acceptable-use-policies.html Scott McLeod's thoughts
 * What others are saying about Acceptable Use Policies**

//**Three elements that should be a part of a district's AUP (David Warlick)**//
 * **Why** — How do these technology applications help us do our jobs as teachers and learners.
 * **What** — What practices do we believe will result in our goals.
 * **What Not** — Here are the practices that we do not want to see.


 * 6. Discuss technology vision for our school district.** (notecards)

1. Needs for the next 5 years? 2. Professional development? 3. Implementation and evaluation?


 * 7. Conclusion: You can't be my teacher video**