April+2010

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 * Agenda**

May meeting? Following the WOW conference will we be meeting or delaying the next MICE meeting.

2010 Magna Awards

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 * Programs on laptops, need your input
 * rollout of new teacher laptops to begin in June
 * possible Cybercafe on first Monday and Tuesday in August for teacher rollout
 * What programs will be included?
 * MICE put together a Google Doc focusing on current apps and a wish list of apps
 * MICE that have access to Google doc will continue to compile a list of necessary apps and will branch out to campuses to ensure all apps used by employees are listed
 * iTunes?
 * iTunes/Quicktime is essential for viewing MP4 video files, also for podcast opportunities
 * NetTrakker and Brainpop will be kept
 * Attending meetings
 * what will be the expectation for MICE that do not attend meetings?
 * Missing more than 2 meetings per year will cause a member to step down from MICE
 * The camaraderie is needed for MICE through dialogue that occurs during meetings
 * Without attendance, the dialogue does not take place
 * possible meetings on the 2nd Saturday of every month (one conflict with Spring Break)
 * Internet Safety for next year....your thoughts?
 * Summer PD
 * Professional Development catalog will be coming out soon
 * Building a dynamic Website
 * Proposed purchases for next year.
 * Audio enhancement - Sp. Ed./P.E./ELL classrooms?
 * D2SC - new data warehouse
 * Map will take the place of the Achievement Series
 * We need to ensure adequate training for all teachers to implement testing protocols
 * In past, testing series oversight has not been made
 * Other stuff
 * Interactive Writing Tools
 * Small Labs
 * possible field trip for MICE
 * Small Lab
 * Zoomerang will be going out for all gifted students.
 * parents will receive also receive surveys