Mar+2008+Meeting

March 2008 meeting
Members Present: Norton Gusky (Fox Chapel Area SD), Rebecca Morris (Deer Lakes SD), Kevin Conner (AIU), Karlton Chapman (Quaker Valley SD), Jared Roberts (Pittsburgh Technology Council), Dan Kelly (Pearson), Peggy Shields (Pittsburgh Public SD), Toni Sulkowski (Peters Township SD), Mike Baker (South Side Beaver SD), Amy Cribbs (AIU) - recorder

The theme for this year was discussed. It was decided that the year should be added above the photo on the website. Another suggestion for the theme was Realize the Possibilities but it was decided to go with Imagine the Possibilities due to the many possibilities of the new Regional Wide Area Network. Pittsburgh Technology Council will create any marketing materials for this year's conference. It was discussed whether the picture on the website could be used on all marketing materials. Jared will consult with his Marketing Department on design and feel.
 * //Theme - Web Site: Imagine the Possibilities//**

- AIU and Tech Council - Steering Committee - Individual (Jana - [|web site])
 * //Time-line and responsibilities//** (see last month)

AIU will arrange for any equipment needs that are not covered by the Regional Learning Alliance. Interactive Technology is not available in all of the classrooms.

Various groups: DEN (Discovery Education Network), Keystone Integrators, Classroom for the Future (CFF) Coaches District discount: Buy 3, get 4th free (?) - Rebecca mentioned some districts prohibit more than 2 teachers to any conference. Toni said it might be possible to send 2 to the pre-conference, 2 to the full-day.
 * //Marketing for event//**

Probably will change the networking with vendors to a reception BEFORE the hands-on workshops as an icebreaker, and then finishing the evening by 8pm. Pre-conference Sample Schedule: 4:00pm-5:00pm - Vendor Reception 5:00pm-7:00pm - Workshop 7:00pm-8:00pm - Keynote Speaker with Dinner
 * //Pre-conference and conference schedule//**

Conference Schedule (same as last year): 7:30am-8:30am - Breakfast and Registration 8:30am-9:30am - Keynote Speaker 9:35am-10:50am - Session 1 10:55am -12:10pm - Session 2 12:15pm - 1:30pm - Lunch, Vendor Time 1:35pm-2:50pm - Session 3 3:00pm - 3:30pm - Raffle and end of conference evaluation

AALF (Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation) is considering holding a day-long summit during Thursday's conference at the Regional Learning Alliance. Attendees would include leaders and decision makers from the districts. The number attending their summit would be 50-100 people.

It was discussed that ribbons could be used to note Keystones and CFF Coaches. This would make them more noticeable to the vendors as well as provide them with recognition. Other ways to recognize the Keynotes include listing them in the program guide, a video loop in the vendor area, or a power point playing during lunch.

- David Pogue (through Discovery) - Kevin will contact Lance Rougeaux - Others: Pre-conf keynote: Don Marinelli from Entertainment Technology Center (CMU) or Dave Nelson of TalkShoe (local podcasting/online talk show creator) Rep from Google - Pittsburgh Office / Seagate / Intel Teacher of the Year - Moon Area? Bob Compton - producer for [|2 Million Minutes] (Here's the response from his company: //1. You may simply purchase a copy of the film and show it at your school or organization whenever you’d like. (Licensing fees are $100 for HS/an organization and $200 for college. Purchase at 2mminutes.com)
 * //Ideas for keynote speaker(s)//**

· We only ask that you keep us informed of when you might screen the film so we can make reference to it on the screening section of our site. We like to let people know if/where there are options of locations to view the film.

2. If you want Bob Compton, the creator & Executive Director to participate, let us know & we can discuss his availability, logistics, etc.

· This typically includes a 20 minute (really captivating) intro of the film, some post-show comments and a Q&A session – typically a 2 ½ -3 hour event//

The next meeting will be held at the AIU on Monday, April 7 at 4pm.
 * //Next Meeting//**