Vendor+Luncheon-Sept.+23

Vendor Luncheon-Mad Boar Restaurant in Wallace, NC Sept. 23, 2010

John Warf NCDPI Connectivity


 * MCNC has noticed that quite a few reboots of the NCREN routers are occurring--if there is a problem with the equipment, let John know
 * 63 districts are using NCREN for ALL Internet traffic (a good idea since PRC 73 ends in 2013)
 * Districts can see how much space they are using: ncpublicschools.org/connectivity/
 * Another good resource: [|www.mcnc.org/forum]

Jeannene Hurley NCDPI E-Rate
 * Be sure to have an Internet Safety Policy (must be available to be CIPA compliant)
 * Be sure that the Internet Safety Policies/Procedures are documented with BOE (public hearing) agendas, minutes, etc.
 * Be sure that there is a who/what/when document for E-rate compliancy
 * Be sure that there is a letter from the superintendent that identifies WHO the E-rate administrator is
 * We should hear something today regarding the future of E-rate funding for web-hosting

Michael Ramsey/Peter Janca NCDPI Connectivity/MCNC
 * Can help with sharing of services between districts (VOIP, distance learning, etc.)

Vendor #1: SMART Response-- LE-early education/special needs PE-primary education (question variety, basic text, numeric support) XE-Advanced math and sciencs support for secondary education CE-1:1 classroom applications VE-can turn an Ipod into a responder

Notebook Licensing: intended to be used with SMART products Can provide grant funding assistance at no charge (takes little effort!)

Vendor #2: Apple New Ipod Touch (has a built in video camera with video editing capabilities) iPad ITunes U

Vendor #3: Promethean ActivBoard ActivVote, ActivExpression, ActivEngage ActivTablet ActivInspire (software) [|www.PrometheanPl;anet.com/ActivLearning]

NCDPI Update Neill Kimrey Director, Division of Instructional Technology complete presentation can be found at [|www.it.ncwiseowl.org]

Kelly Brannock (took Gerri Soloman's place)

ACRE--Stage 3 Pilot the new Information and Technology Skills Essential standards while teaching the "old" SCOS flexible--may choose just one school, all high schools, one grade-level, etc. Identify between 3 and 15 individuals who can provide focused feedback at the end of the 2010/2011 academic year Must have MORE feedback than just ITFs and MCs
 * Accountability and Curriculum Reform Effort
 * Will focus on essential standards in all curriculum areas
 * NCFalcon--for PD
 * TASK from Neill:

Computer Skills Proficiency Reporting Requirement


 * According to USED and the Government Performance and Results Act, each school with students in grade 8 is responsible for reporting computer skills proficiency
 * The state will use the same method (upload/download roster site) as 2009-10
 * A letter will be sent to the superintendent via mail and will be e-mailed to tech directors
 * Letters will be sent to the 8th grade principals with login/passwords (tech directors will get a copy of all of those letters)
 * We should have the information in October

State School Technology Plan Dates to Remember:
 * Will become a 2 year plan
 * The 2011-2013 Plan should focus on:
 * **Shared Services and Cloud Computing** (collaborative procurement, buy services versus build infrastructure, software as a service, usage-based design, regional support models
 * **Digital Content**
 * **21st Century Leadership**
 * **High Quality Professional Development**
 * New/revised LEA Technology Plans due to our consultant November of every ODD year; SBE approval ONLY in January of every EVEN year--2012 and after
 * October 1: TCO (column 3) due to Melanie H.
 * November 1: 2010-11 Technology Plan Budgets Due, working budget for 2011-2012 (E-rate compliance)
 * November 3-5: NCSLMA Conference
 * NCTIES in March (Raleigh)--no Fall state conference