Bill provided an update on the lesson plan database; the conversion of hardcopy lesson plans - are digitized and ready to input into the datase. Bill will meet with Marlo to put this together. Carmen suggested we make sure the links to the Curriculum are time sensitive (year) to relfect potential changes to the curriculum over time.
Darcy presented background and research into using Facebook to promote and maintain connections with our stakeholders. Noella - indicated that we need to target a single group first, Carmen emphazied the importance of the why to ensure it has a purpose. Rick indicated the concerns about human resources and the engagement involved, the idea of event based news, making it more mobile device friendly, repurposing media, etc.
Darcy will create a mockup of what it might look like for the next CTiTL meeting.
As an aside, Rick suggested we investigate the use iPads for making videos of student teacherrs in their practicums. It was agreed that we need policies; Marlo will check with Lorraine
Infuse 21st Century Learning
(recommendation from external reviewers)
spotty integration by Faculty
students always wanting more interactive whiteboard
issue of not forcing technology versus benefits of making it a requirement with link to KSAs
Rick indicated that this topic will be covered in the upcoming Faculty Retreat.