Minutes+of+meeting+22+October+2009

Glenallen School 3.45 - 5.00**
 * EMR Special ICT Meeting Minutes for 22/10/09


 * Apologies** : Judy Gray, Esther Hall, Matt Harris

Demonstration and opportunity for those present to "have a play" USB connection flips out of camera and fits straight into computer Once camera connected to computer, software automatically loads. Glenallen purchased cameras from LWT - $245.30 each User friendly
 * 1. Flip Cameras**

"2Create a Story" demonstration Great for use with IWB - access "screen" can be lowered to suit individual students - eg student in wheelchair Schools can get discounts on licences
 * 2. 2Simple Software**

Powepoint using student artwork and photos, accessed using switch, demonstrated. Non verbal students used electronic speech devices to direct content. Programs such as this are shown on IWB - great for students in standing frames etc.
 * 3. Powerpoint**

Program demonstrated - short film created by VCAL students Program - Claymation Studio by Honestech
 * 4. Claymation**

Myths and Legend comic viewed. Made by senior students as work reflection after work experience placement Program free - Storycreator - http://myths.ezbn.org/storycreator
 * 5. Comic**

PD follow up Great site - www.cybersmart.gov.au Also - [|www.digizen.org] - link to cyberbullying
 * 6.Cybersafety**

Judy Gray asked that we discuss "how the portal can work best in special schools" Discussion indicated that we would like our portal NOT to look like a down graded version of a mainstream setting portal but rather to highlight all the wonderful adaptions to programs that occur in special settings.
 * 7. Ultranet**

Working well at Croydon SDS 8GB - $170 - $180 Software - Proloquo2go - $450 - download from iTunes
 * 8. iPod Touch**

Microsoft program Visual programming software for games XBox controller Design games from scratch Possibilities for numeracy and literacy learning Google - planet Kodu - website
 * 9. Kodu**

Next meeting Thursday 11th March 2010 3.45 - 5.00pm at Croydon SDS.**
 * Meeting closed 5.00pm