SME+Tech+Plan+Agenda

 **//Please take time to add your thoughts on the activities for our meeting, on the bottom of the agenda.//** **Purpose: To develop a tech plan for improving technology use and integration at Spring Meadows Elementary. Come to a consensus on the digital resources our campus needs and develop an action plan for using the resources.

Objective:**  Campus Strategy 2: Incorporate technology into teaching and learning in core curriculam areas to enable students to effectively build content knowledge and technology skills application. Grade Level: 3rd & 4th Grade
 * Campus Strategy 1: All students will complete the designated activities in the computer literacy curriculum at their grade level to increase their technology skills as stated in the TA TEKS.

Facilitator's Name:Marisol Peralez, Fourth/Firth Special Education Teacher

Committee Members: Jean Kruse,Spring Meadows Elementary, Fourth-Grade Teacher Jesse Cagle, Spring Meadows Elementary, Fourth-grade Teacher Belinda White, Spring Meadows Elementary, Third-grade Teacher Judy Morales, Spring Meadows Elementary, Third-grade Teacher**

Activities:

I did not even know we had a Tech Plan for our campus. I was confused by some of the information. We should have our technology specialist come in at the beginning of the year to explain the plan in detail. I had trouble reading the timeline. (Cagle) I have never seen the plan, but I was aware that our school is trying to improve our students' use of technology. (Judy) I knew the committee was expected to make a plan, but I haven't seen it. (Jean) Thanks for sharing the Tech Plan on the timeline page. I noticed that all teachers are listed on some of the fields and are required to make the plan work. It would have been nice to know what is going on? Thanks, Marisol for all your help and for shinning some light on this issue. (Belinda)
 * Tech Plan**- Do all teachers have access to the current Tech Plan?

I have heard little about technology in meetings or discussions. There are times we get a PowerPoint or website link to us from another teacher on our grade level. (Cagle) We share PPTs, websites, and Jeopardy games. We were told of the 12 laptops available to us. I have every intention to use them after TAKS season. Currently, our grade level is planning to use Inspiration 8 to create ecosystems and habitats. (Judy) We have not discussed new technology resources in our meetings. Cagle stated what we share as far as PPT's and other links. (Jean) Judy use lots of technology in her classroom. I am lucky to have her on my grade level. She is always willing to share information and resources with me. As far as our technology representative goes we never have time in meetings for her to discuss technology issues. (Belinda)
 * Collaboration**- Is there collaboration about technology on your grade level?

I would like our grade level to have access to resources we plan on actually using. I am not familiar with new technology but would be willing to learn. (Cagle) That is awesome to hear! Using a digital camera, ELMO, and other resources would so help our presentation of material and lessons to our students. (Jean)
 * Digital Resources**- What are some of the digital resources our grade level would like to request?

We would like an ELMO, computer for each student in the classroom, and a digital projector mounted to the wall in each classroom. (Judy) Can we get at least one SMART Broad? I still watch that website you posted in your blog on Smart Boards. (Belinda)

**Our Agenda activities will included in following with the addition of discussing a ways to discuss the Copyrights act with the entire campus. Thanks again for the information and I will see you at the meeting. (Marisol)**