Vita Learn NW Meeting January 16 (Agenda & Minutes)

See Comments for Minutes and Resources Shared at the January Vita Learn NW Meeting with the following agenda

 Jan 16  2009 
8:30 – 11:30 

 Location –Milton Elementary School (see Directions below)

Agenda

8:30 – 9:30 – Introductions and Sharing

9:30 – 9:45 – Updates

> -      VTcite

> -      VITA-Learn

> -      Conferences

> -      Vermont Technology Grade Expectations

9:45 - 10:00  Break

10:00 – 10:30 – Tech Integration Demonstration

> Google Earth / GPS Tech Integration Project (David Davidson)
See attached files
Important Note:  Westford _Trails.txt must be renamed to Westford_Trails.kmz BEFORE using.
VTCITE would not accept kmz files.

> Wikis in the Social Studies Classroom (Lauren Parren)

10:30 - 11:00  Updating Web Publishing Practices Discussion

> How has the increase availability of Web 2.0 tools impacted your

> practices, policies, and procedures regarding content hosting on the

> WWW.  Many schools have in the process of modifying old Web 1.0

> policies and procedures to reflect the realities of Web 2.0 in

> Education.  Where is your school at in the process? Come prepared to

> share and support your colleagues by sharing your process.

> 11:00 – 11:15 – State of the State (Tentative update on Technology Plan Process)

> Encourage districts to share links to innovative tech plans.

> 11:15 – 11:30 – Future Meetings

> -      Agenda Items/Topics

> District Training Room at Milton Elementary School.  Walk in

> the main door and check in.  Then tale a left.  I will have signs.

>

> Take I89 North to exit 17. At the end of the exit ramp make a LEFT turn,

> go to the traffic light and make a LEFT onto Route 7 North. Follow Route 7

> North 5 miles into Milton. You will come to a traffic light at our

> shopping plaza, continue North on Route 7. Take your second RIGHT onto

> Barnum Street. You will pass three residential properties and take the

> first LEFT onto Herrick Avenue the school is approximately 300 yards ahead

> on your right.

>

> FROM NORTHERN VERMONT:

> Take I89 South to exit 18. At the end of the exit ramp make a LEFT turn,

> you are now on Route 7 South. Continue on Route 7 South approximately 4

> miles into Milton. You will pass the Arrowhead Variety Store on your left,

> continue on Route 7 South but be aware the speed limit drops to 35 as you

> cross the bridge into Milton. Continue on Route 7 south up the hill to

> Rene's Store on your right and make a LEFT onto Mackey Street, go to the

> stop sign, make a LEFT and you are at the school. If you miss Mackey

> Street take the next LEFT onto Barnum street and follow the directions

> above.

>

>

> Please email  Ed Barry , our host, to let him know if you will be

> attending.   ebarry@mtsd-vt.org