Importance of Web Conference Reflection EDLD 5326

I think that the web conferences are important so we can glean information from others - not necessarily the professors but the other class members as well.  Everyone is at a different spot in the program which those who are almost finished are able to help support those just beginning the program.  Another reason web conferences are important is that everyone is able to get information at the same time, and it provides an immediate place for any clarifications that need to be made in the assignments or the program.  The instructors are very well verse on what needs to be done, or if they don't know the answer seam to be able to get back to students on a one-on-one basis when needed.

CIP Changes

On February 17, 2012, the principal had made three additional changes to the CIP plan that was signed off previously during the year.  The changes were that all students would be taught by certified teachers, after school ELL parents could attend ESL classes that utilize the Spanish Rosetta Stone program to learn English, and that teachers will use R-Time to assist with student respect.  No meeting was called to make the adjustment, only that we come in to sign off on the changes.

EDLD 5363 Video Conference

The conference on December 15, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. was very short.  The class and project are coming to a close.  The conference spoke about posting the assignments (revised week 3 assignment, collaboration document, and final video) to TK20.    I posted mine last night and it did not originally take, but I finally got it to post.  We need to make sure that things are closed out in the class by tomorrow night - the day the class ends.  If students are still having issues there will be an additional conference call on Sunday to answer any further questions.


Another point made during the call was to review that our WIKI and TK20 are needed not only for our place to store items created in our class, but are also need for our certification.  We must upload on both sites.  The WIKI is for our benefit so that we can easily access and others can view what we have produce throughout the masters program.

EDLD 5363 Video Conference

The conference on November 30, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. was beneficial on getting ideas on how to work smarter and not harder on the three week Public Service Announcement (PSA) project.  As a group we were already using Google Docs to document our conversation; however, being able to have all of us edit the assignment and turning in the same information ensures that this is a team effort.

EDLD 5363 Video Conference

The conference on November 14, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. was very informative about the video that we are to create.   I wish that I had more time to devote to doing the project.  I am looking forward to working with Photo Story 3.  I have been looking for a electronic storybook software that is easy to use.

I would like to work on it on my own, but after having the conference I see the importance of working with another team member.  I think that this will be a fun assignment, but with everything going on it will be a challenge to find the time to do the job to my satisfaction. I enjoy seeing the collaboration/help provided by the other students in the class - all sections working together. I am worried that I will not find a partner by Thursday. I have never worked on a project that I didn't work face-to-face with the person.  I look forward to being able to try google docs to track our collaboration.

CIP Meeting

On November 7, 2012, the principal had called a meeting to review the 2011-2012 CIP documents.  The principal first notified everyone on the committee that there would be a meeting with an attachment of the document in case a person wanted to review the document before the meeting.  After school, people on the committee did a come and go meeting.  One could walk to tables that had the document printed and read through all the components.  After the person read the document, the person just had to sign-off stating that it was reviewed.

As a principal, I am sure this is the easiest way as to not have a debate on any of the issues since the whole group was not there at the same time.  Not saying that I had any issues with the document, but to me it was a document put together by the principal and everyone just signed off on - no real collaboration went into the document.

Board Meeting 10/24/2011

In the board meeting, previous meeting notes were approved and the financial report was approved.  The superintendent verified that all teachers in the district were "highly qualified".  The tax for the comptroller was approved.  Policy FB and DI local was approved (district policy).  The consession plan for UIL had already been put in place.  Authority for imminent domain was discussed.  It was originally mentioned to be discussed at a later time; however, the board had no problem going ahead and approving the forms without further discussion.  The superintendent gave his report reminding board members of classes that were coming up.  He noted that currently there were no reasons to do a RIF.  He discussed a tax on goods form that is currently no use to the school; however, action would need to be taken if business contained warehouses - "Goods in Transit".  The schools will be celebrating Veteran's Day with activities.  A discussion of possible "bonuses" to retain teachers.  He discussed "Equity Litigation" and how it would affect the schools.

In the board meetings, there are issues that at the level of a teacher that are not known.  I will have to research what the FB and DI local are as they are terms that I have never heard of.  I learned about Equity Litigation and how it could affect the school budget.  It amazes me how fast the topics are discussed and approved.