Winter+2014


 * 21st Century Learning Technology Hub Team Meeting Agenda** Thursday, February 6, 2014 Twin Lakes Secondary School 9:00 - 3:15 pm


 * 9-10 Coding ** -

[|What Most Schools Don't Teach]




 * Go to** Scratch
 * Click on Try it out. Follow the Step by Step intro on the right and side and make a project in Scratch in 10 easy steps!**

Scratch Help [|here.]

Scratch Help Cards [|here]

Learning Scratch Lessons here

More information:
 * The Hour of Code:** [] Learn with Angry Birds here.

Ted Talk:Mitch Resnick: Let's Teach Kids to Code

Coding Across the Curriculum (includes history, apps, web based, links) []

Hour of Code with Khan Academy:[]

Hour of Code with Thinkersmith:[]

CodeAvengers:[]

7 Apps for teaching students coding: []

6 Coding Apps: [|http://readwrite.com/2013/04/19/how-to-raise-the-next-zuck-6-coding-apps-for-kids#awesm=~opymuqOCdBHxZI]



[Model virtual conversations/meetings using Google Hangouts with Marie Swift and/or Ann McClure who are unable to attend]
 * 10-12 Sharing **


 * **Tech Hub Inquiry Projects between schools**


 * Stan Man** **and** **Juris Ligers** - If we add an online component to learning (Edmodo) then this will increase student communication, engagment and writing. (Olympic focus and paragraphs)


 * Jeff Flowers** - IF we encourage students to use technology to solve mathematical problems, THEN they will become more engaged and their explanations will improve.

**Kim McMaster** -  If children are given opportunities to use a variety of technology tools then they will be able to select AND use the most effective tool to effectively demonstrate their understanding of specific concepts with a target audience.


 * Neil Kearns -** The transition from Elementary to Secondary is massive. How can my intermediate students bridge the gap for current and future students making this transition?

**Kim Varey** - How can we use technology to increase student voice and achievement?

**Neil Finney -** How can I use Desire2Learn to support student collaboration and discussion in the content-subject areas?

[|Pamela for Skype]

How has the learning been shared? With whom? Office 365 Sharepoint...more to come this afternoon
 * **within school** - Be prepared to showcase some technology feature, app, learning event, etc. that you have used in your own class/school.
 * #sctechhubs **

**Inquiry update** - 2nd round of approvals complete - next steps??? - Priority to those who have not received release and who are able to reach out and involve other school(s) in an inquiry **Area 2 schools that have not yet been connected through the TechHUB** ripple effect: Moonstone PS (Twin Lakes SS) **Deadline for Phase 3 proposals:** Friday, February 21, 2014

To be accountable to the continuation of TechHUBs, spend 20 minutes in Google Doc

Phase 1 or 2 project leads - Write a reflection (row 12) Others - spend the time drafting new inquiries


 * 12-12:45 Lunch **


 * 12:45-1:45 Virtual Learning Environment ...walk through D2L **

@https://scdsb.elearningontario.ca/

7. Click “Newsfeed”. This will begin the process of activating your account. It needs 24 -48 hours to become active and searchable.
 * 1:45-2:45 Office 365 Sharepoint Overview **
 * 1) Go to []
 * 2) Type your email and tab or on Password field. You will then be redirected to the SCDSB login page
 * 3) Enter your network username
 * 4) Enter your network password
 * 5) “Sign In”
 * 6) Click “OK” when the blue box appears:


 * 2:45-3:15 ** **Vision for Technology Enabled Learning in SCDSB**

Teacher voice in **o365 Newsfeed #tele #sctechhubs**
Refer to documents that have been Shared with Everyone by Patrick Miller