September 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM - Technology Committee Meeting

Discussion:  This system will be hosted at both ESU 3 and in Lincoln.  Development environment will be at ESU 3.  The bid that most meet our requirement is with Commvault.  This will be a five year contract.  

Discussion:  Technology Director is working with NDE on the biennium budget on the Tech Plan portion of that budget.  Portal environment, NROC, BlendEd Pilot, etc has all been added to this proposal.  This proposal goes to the NITC on September 15.  After their approval, it will go to the Legislature for approval during the long session. 

Discussion:  BlendEd/Distance Education reviewed her report.  She reviewed the details of summer projects:  BlendEd Pilot, portal, etc.  Ryan Foor is the NDE person to be on the TLT Committee and Leadership Team.  Ryan works with the Competency Based Education (CBE).  Continue to work with the Competency Based Education team, BlendEd learning will be a tool to help implement this concept/theory.  A lengthy discussion was held regarding competency based education and the changes from past history.  Seat based time, school has to provide the allotted hours required, student can complete the required requirements early and move on to other offerings.  Student can receive full credit/performance based upon completion.  How will this information get out to appropriate personal; counselors, principals, etc.  This will probably be promoted through pilots.  With the revision of Rule 10, have Frieda join the Tech Committee to discuss the changes.  BlendEd/Distance ED Director has been visiting the BlendEd Pilot schools along with appropriate ESU staff if available.  The next big project will be working with NROC, they will begin working with the eight schools that are piloting the ACT program.  They would like to work with the students that need to better their scores with intervention.  This would be a Use Case to share with other schools/districts.  NROC will work independently with these schools to work on goals for those schools.  Craig Hicks was available to discuss his four schools that are on this pilots.  Accuplacer discussions continue to be a possible solution for those students headed for trade schools. Distance Education is working on changes they need for NVIS.  ESU representatives will be working with schools to figure out what their course needs are so that they can be added to NVIS.  On the second day of PDO next week, there will be a session on how to blend a classroom.  TLT will meet next Thursday. 

Discussion:  Rhonda discuss the titles that she has currently enter into LEarn360 and now available.  Some titles were already in Learn360.  Learn360 usage report is attached in Rhonda's report.  Training will be discussed at the next TLT meeting.  Each ESU can run more detailed reports if needed.  TLT large group worked on Mission Statement and by-Laws.  The leadership Committee met over the summer and continued that work.  They will take to large group for final approval (mission statement).  To come to the Technology Committee for approval by ESUCC. 

Discussion: 

Power Scool

TLT Mission Statement

Overview of Rule 10 - possibly during Collaboration Meeting

One hour meeting time frame.