MEETING ON 1/23/13 WAS ABOUT HOW THIS SCHOOL AND OR DISTRICT NEEDS A LARGER PLATFORM TO SERVICE ALL THE COMPUTERS IN THIS BUILDING. Many of the problems logging on and being able to use computers to the utmost are affected by the platform that we are using. We all agree that we can not wait for Google to begin service to Wyandotte High School. In short the service from Time Warner is definitely lacking the power and dependability needed to operate at the ultimate.

Another thing that was discussed was Vision Software. Mr. Murray discussed the fact that at the ACTE  convention in Atlanta, Ga. in late November, he met with and discussed the newer version of Vision Software. This software is a product that would allow a teacher to control what sites the students were visiting during classes. We feel that is about time to allow us to teach to the ability that these computers were expected to be. This could prevent a lot of things that are basic problems during classes, including cheating, FaceTime, bullying and X rated sites.

Mr. Gibbens has instituted Quizlet.com and it is working great. He has been doing all of his safety tests on Quizlet and discovered not only can this vary the tests and it can vary the answer sheets. Individually we are trying to implement it in other classes such as Mr. Murray's social studies classes.

something to do about technology

We met about technology.  Another fine project.  I look forward to participating in this activity.  It is always fun.