TLTR Meeting Minutes

February 17, 2005

Attendance:

Jennifer Foster-Communications,TLTR co-convener, Bette Joseph-Education, TLTR co-convener, Paul Mullins-Compute Science, TLTR co-convener, LindaPassauer- IT, Lynn Hoffman-Library, Joanne Leight-PE, David Valentine-Computer Science, Jim Hughes-GGE, Jake Skiba-IT, Salehin Ghani-IT, Amissah Arthur-GGE, Sally Hoople-Library, Shawn Stoebner-PTA, Brett Slezak-PE, Ramona Nelson-Nursing, Agustin Martinez-Samos-MLD, Eva Tsuquiashi-Daddesio-MLC, Barbara Billek-PT, Padma Anand-Counseling and Educational Psychology, Katie Lang-TLTR graduate assistant

I.       Old Business

A.    Report from IT-Dean Lindey

1.   Dean was unable to attend; however, sent word through Russ Dively regarding the following matters.  Phone project is scheduled to be finished in three weeks.  Be on the lookout for his staff to field any remaining problems or concerns.  Also, Dean will be contacting those individuals who may be eligible to replace some equipment obtained from Tech Fee grants.

B.    Report from Collegis – Russ Dively

1.  Blackboard version 6.3 will soon be tested.  Russ is unaware of any drastic changes from the previous version with the exception of a content system.  This is in addition to the learning and community systems currently in place.  A practice server will soon be established with fake courses.  The content system, still under consideration for purchase, would allow access to student content across courses and to some outside entities, providing a type of e-portfolio.

2.  5.5 server is going down at the end of February.  Individuals should make sure to archive files locally if they have not already been copied over to the new version.  If anyone needs help with this task contact Russ Dively.

C.    Report from Technology Advisory Committee – Bette Joseph

       1.  Committee has passed an internet usage policy and this should be available to campus in the near future.

       2.  Distance learning subcommittee has been formed.

       3.  Technology Fee grants:  Faculty will need to determine two student representatives

       4.  Tech Fee RFP has gone out 

D.    Taskforces - Paul Mullins

1.  Grants taskforce - has awarded 5 grants: 1 campus wide, 1       , and 3 professional development  

2.  Blackboard taskforce – Barely tapping into the potential uses of Blackboard.  Russ Dively has established a fake profile to demonstrate some of the varied uses.  Blackboard tabs can be used, for example, to link career services, sports scores, and movie times.  This profile can be accessed by using, other, as both username and password.  Keep in mind hyperlinks are fake.   

II.      New Business

A.        Citrix Server – Paul suggested submitting a grant application for tech fee proposal relating to the Citrix Server software application presented at Faculty Development Day by Dr. Henry Magusiak and Dr. Deborah Whitfield.  Tech Fee proposals are due at the end of March, therefore quick action needs to be taken on this matter.  If anyone is interested in working in a collaborative manner to see this project through please contact Paul Mullins at x4850.  For basic information regarding Citrix see November 9, 2004 TLTR meeting minutes, these can be found on the TLTR website under meeting summaries.

III.    Program

A.        Dr. Joanne Leight and Brett Slezak- PE:  Digital Video in the Classroom

Dr. Joanne Leight and Dr. Kathryn Davis received a grant through TLTR last year for the Integration of Digital Video technology.  The grant was used to purchase software and equipment necessary to use digital video software with digital camcorders that would enable physical education teacher candidates to analyze human movement in a variety of ways.  As well as provide a means of digitally enhancing the portfolios of these candidates.  Brett Slezak, sophomore and honor student worked with Dr. Leight to determine the appropriate equipment and has helped to set up the equipment in the basement of BSB.  Today, Brett is here with Dr. Leight to present his recent work with these digital video tools that he used to develop a presentation for North Allegheny Parents Night.  Brett also presented a video he made of himself rock-climbing in order to analyze his movements.  Dr. Leight and Brett’s presentation provided a glimpse into how digital video can be utilized in the classroom.  And two clear examples of the array of uses for digital video.

**Next Meeting:    March 17th, 2005