May+Agenda

As the Technology Committee for Sealy ISD, we are charged with the responsibility of guiding technology usage by teachers and staff. For our May agenda, I would like to discuss the direction each of us feels the district should follow regarding technology. For a constructive meeting, we must develop an agenda of what we wish to discuss. When suggesting agenda items, please keep the following in mind: the purpose and objective of our meeting, the grade levels we are considering, who will facilitate the meeting and who will participate, and the activities the meeting will include.

To begin, l will add the first agenda item. Please add any ideas and suggestions you have for this agenda item. Then add any additional agenda items you feel we should discuss.

1.) Creating an online safety program for all students - This program should encompass all grade levels and provide Sealy ISD students with knowledge regarding the appropriate and safe use of the Internet.

2.) Provide relevant training and support to teachers to encourage the integration of technology in their classrooms. A. Demonstrate to teachers proper techniques for instructing students. B. Possibly supply and train with a simple "how to" sheet for simple computer problems. (I have so many teachers ask me for help on things that are "easy". Like plugging in headphones to the right place. I know it sounds silly, but if we have a sheet that they can put up near their computers - maybe with pictures :) - that they could try fixing somethings themselves first.) Just an idea. - Kim