August+2009

August 12, 2009 Meeting
Attending: Martin, Conner, Devlin, Javorsky, Hupp, Gusky, Gregory, Begandy (via CONNECTLive)

Discussion focused on "voucher" proposal, along with securing a Moodle server for use by AllyCON districts. The following action steps emerged:
 * 1) Find people in the districts who have already experienced using distance learning (DL) platforms: web conferencing or room-based videoconference units. (Assigned to: AllyCON Communication Advisory Team)
 * 2) Capture testimonials about their experiences and make available at AlleghenyCONNECT page on AIU3 website. Capture using CONNECTLive, Mediasite, etc and save to those servers or make use of iTunesU site for AIU3. (Assigned to: Communication Advisory Team)
 * 3) Create a Google form (committee agreed this is the simplest method for information capture and creation of the beginnings of a database) soliciting information on their videoconferencing experiences. Also allows capture of data on usage.(Assigned to: Conner, CIPD Advisory Team). Incentive to post information is that entries will be submitted for monthly drawing for one additional "voucher". Conner suggested creation of a t-shirt as an additional incentive for first-time submissions.
 * 4) Establish dates (October 12 - BOSS day, and others) when resource providers will be available for videoconference experiences. Focus will be on elementary, since the school day structure allows greater flexibility. (Not yet assigned)