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**ACTION PLAN AS A WORKING DOCUMENT**​ We can use this page to collaborate and edit our Action Plan as we see fit or as responsibilities and sections are assigned to group members to add input into! __Notes from meeting on 8-12-2010 at Western Reserve Media Center in Kent __ Website used for the training= http://www.tinyurl.com/arraactionplanning Write the words __**To be Determined**__ into the budget for future purchases of software and hardware. Many new ideas and programs will be presented to us at the Ohio E-Tech conference at the end of January!

Everything written into the budget must be tied back into the original Action Plan or "road map"!

One of the common goals of the project is to create Collaborative Communities of learners where resources are shared and valuable feedback is given to help develop a collaborative community of learners and individuals.

The 4 C's: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking.

Various Technology Overviews: Interactive Whiteboards---Can be used to Motivate, Engage, Improve outcomes, and Energize Presentations.

__**Whiteboards**__ SMART boards web page: www.smarttech.com
 * Easy way to add digital media to lessons.
 * Lessons can be saved
 * Extends learning outside of the classroom


 * __Document Camera's__**
 * Main advantage is its SIZE! It's tough not to miss something projected onto the wall.
 * Elmo's
 * Images can be easily captured, grabbed, and edited. Materials can easily be digitized!
 * Can be connected to an Interactive Whiteboard. SMART Doc Camera actually integrates with the SMART interactive whiteboard.
 * Applications in the classroom can be used in every subject area.


 * __Laptops/Netbooks__**
 * Replace desktops.
 * Built in Wi-Fi access.
 * Netbooks are smaller and cheaper than laptops but don't hold as much memory and don't have CD or DVD drives.
 * Netbooks are great for word processing, Emailing, and surfing the web.
 * Netbooks can create a 1:1 computing environment for students.
 * __Student Response Systems__**
 * Research shows that SRS encourage student participation and motivation levels.
 * Remote sign ins.
 * Can facilitate greater student-teacher interaction and class discussions and participation.
 * Set of 24 or 25 costs between $1500 to $2000.
 * __Video Camera's__**
 * Multi-Purpose Device's = Cell Phones, I Pods
 * Flip Video Software and Camera's: Very Universal, footage can be uploaded and shared with on the net or e-mail quickly!
 * Great for presentations.
 * User Friendly and student friendly.