New+Ideas

New Ideas
Click on the EDIT button to the right of this page to enter your thoughts/comments.

Video broadcast the School Board meetings? If not a live view maybe put on the community info channel?


 * Oooooh! Great idea! Put the video on the SCPS website, though, for people who don't get cable. ~ Jen Martin***

(Zaben) I can't say this enough: netbooks, netbooks, netbooks! Also, how about a video production/editing class or club at each middle/high school? How about a technology class for students and more practical technology in-services for teachers? If we move to a cloud computing model for computer labs, would it be possible to then use leftover hardware to create labs specifically for video editing? I think more teachers would do video projects if there were dedicated labs.(Zaben)

Video Broadcasting - We have students help with broadcasting of morning announcements each day. Could we utilize student help with video productions for School Board meetings and other school events? Or is that already happening? - Diane

We do our morning announcements only through our school network. A the elementary level I have not tried to incorporate any video editing with my k-2 kiddos. I am not 100% sure but I think our GATE teacher may have worked some with our students and video production. - Denise


 * Shentel has been in touch with us about taping the School Board meetings and playing them via Ch. 8. The issue is getting someone to do the taping for no or a minimal cost. Does anyone know someone that can do this? As mentioned, the more our students could get involved with this, the better. I do plan on taping Dr. Rowland giving some comments on the current budget. I plan on sending this not only to Ch. 8, but post if via our website using SchoolTube, TeacherTube or YouTube.

Netbooks are being piloted at this time in CHS. If these are found to be viable, we are going to look at using them more in the future. The cost and reliability are what will determine their use. I would like to see a video production/edit/broadcasting class or club at each of our middle and high schools. Cost is an issue, but having a person to teach this type curriculum is even a bigger hurdle.

Could we look at revising the document parents sign at the beginning of the year that allows student names, pictures, work, video to be on the web, paper, etc.? I agree. I am bringing this topic up at our next iTeam meeting.

Just an idea to share - Our teacher's lesson plan sheet has a column with a list of a host of technology resources. The teacher circles what technology is being used in the lesson. And I do think our teachers are using a variety of technology.**