Minutes

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Oct. 1 - 2010 Thanks to Stephen for taking them. The k-8 staff on the Delphi group will be forming a parallel sub-group to look specifically at LwITC/ICT in early and middle years.
**Present:** Dave Juce, Ross Fahlman, Bill Bowley, Jerry Crampain, Amber Nerbas, Stephen David, Mark Waldner, Britta Wilson, Joe Arruda, Lesley Wray, Bob Ploshynsky

**__John Finch (MB Ed.) via videoconference__**:

 § Overview of LwICT which began with a Throne Speech in 2002 which stated that all kids (K-8) will become computer literate.

 § When people at MECY started talking about this, they quickly recognized that most kids were already computer literate.

 § The question was then raised whether the kids were using their computer literacy skills to assist them in developing higher level problem solving and critical thinking.

 § The emphasis then became getting students to use information and communication technology for one of the many tools in the inquiry process.

 § LwICT is intended to help students think critically about information through three metrics:  1. Is it valid?  2. Is it reliable?  3. Is it current?

 § LwICT enables students to use technology to show understanding of their learning.

 § We also model the ethical and responsible use of technology in the classroom and in their daily lives.

 § We also want to get kids to think about the digital footprint that they are creating.

 § The three year funding for K-8 LwICT PD has just ended. We do recognize that not all teachers are confident yet, but it is a start.

 § The next phase will be focusing on LwICT in senior years.

 § While the same resources don’t exist, the province still intends on supporting work at the HS level. Currently MB Ed is mapping out and action plan regarding how this support may occur.

**__ Dave Juce Powerpoint __**

 § The Delphi group is intended to plan for LwICT in our Division.

 § The focus needs to be on the pedagogy rather than the technology.

<span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 28.8pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 18.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10.8pt;"> § The world is changing. The way we learn and teach has to change as well.

<span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 28.8pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 18.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10.8pt;"> § Some considerations for the future: <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o High speed data service. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Using technology for reporting and evaluation. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Digital citizenship and internet safety. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Promoting computer science courses and computer programming. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Using web-based software. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Home school communication using wikis/blogs/web pages.

<span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 28.8pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 18.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10.8pt;"> § Dave referenced the Career and Technology Studies program in Prairie Rose School Division.

<span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 28.8pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 18.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10.8pt;"> § Mark Waldner provided an overview of Live Binder. ( [|www.livebinder.com] )

<span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 28.8pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 18.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10.8pt;"> § Tech support overview: <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Move to windows. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Don’t have a netware platform anymore. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Schools networked. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Techs are busy.

<span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 28.8pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 18.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10.8pt;"> § Netbook pilot: <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Currently happening in 4 schools. <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Bob presented his perspective as a principal of one of the four school.

<span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 28.8pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 18.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10.8pt;"> § If a school purchases ICT equipment from their own budget: <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Who owns it? <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Who repairs it? <span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> o Who replaces it?

<span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 28.8pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 18.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10.8pt;"> § We need to examine what technololgy we have in our Division and how it is used.

<span style="display: block; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 28.8pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 18.0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -10.8pt;"> § Our group needs to model the use of technology as well as the ethical and responsible use of technology.