Minutes from TCT meeting:
Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Members Present:
John Chavez, Chrystle Hall, Kurt Hill, Linda Lawson, David Matus, Jennifer Strickland, Casey Durandet

Issues/Items Discussed:

1) Fall 2006 Meeting Dates:

We agreed on the following meeting dates for the Fall 2006 semester (1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month):

1) Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 12:45P-1:45P in the G-conference room.
2) Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 12:45P-1:45P in the G-conference room.
3) Wednesday, October 4, 2006, 12:45P-1:45P in the G-conference room.
4) Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 12:45P-1:45P in the G-conference room.
5) Wednesday, November 1, 2006, 12:45P-1:45P in the G-conference room.
6) Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 12:45P-1:45P in the G-conference room.
7) Wednesday, December 6, 2006, 12:45P-1:45P in the G-conference room.

Update Reports:

2) DSS (Decision Support System):

Some of us attended the DSS training session that was available last Thursday and Friday. This is information relevant to the SIS (lots of good statistical data). Check out the following web link to learn more:
http://www.maricopa.edu/its/dss
If you would like an account, get in touch with Paul Marsh. Your UN will be your Enterprise ID, and your PWD will be your MEMO password.

3) Ocotillo:

Linda informed us that even though the Ocotillo retreat at PVCC has been cancelled for this year, they're working on putting together an Open House event before the start of the fall semester. She's meeting with the committee tomorrow and will inform us via e-mail of the plans.

4) Server Based Software:

Kurt mentioned that Steve Lewis, Psychology adjunct, asked about the possibility of obtaining server based software for use in his class; cost mentioned is ~ $1,000. Kurt will forward more information about this to Linda. To be discussed again in the fall.

5) Technology Requests Presented to PBRC:

Cathy presented our TCT budget requests to the PBRC yesterday. Thank you, Cathy!

6) Quotation for Content Tools from FutureU:

Jen went through price quotes for various software packages. (Refer to her handouts from today's meeting for in-depth coverage.)

A) SnagIt - This is a business tool that lets you capture, edit, and share what you see on your PC screen. Visit the web site to learn more:
http://www.techsmith.com/snagit.asp?CMP=KgoogleStm

We already have CAMTASIA (visit the website at http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp to learn more). Jen will check on Camtasia usage; compare to SnagIt pricing. Jen will also check into whether we need more Camtasia licenses.

B) SmartDraw - The Internet drawing tool used to create great looking time lines, calendars or Gantt charts, floor plans, business forms, flow charts, organizational charts, etc. Visit the web site to learn more:
http://www.smartdraw.com/exp/gan/home/

C) ASSET (Arizona School Services through Education Technology) (through ASU and KAET) - A database for teachers. All K-12 teachers have full access, including their students. United Streaming => videos available online. One can download clips, and use them in courses, PPT segments, etc. Visit the web site to learn more:
http://www.asset.asu.edu/

D) Turnitin - The worldwide leader in plagiarism prevention and web-based class management for education institutions. NB: All MCCCD campuses are using Turnitin except for SMCC and PVCC. The cost is about $650/campus + $0.75/student (this is a 3-month old quote - Jen will provide us with an updated quote). Visit the web site to learn more:
http://www.turnitin.com/static/home.html

Jen will present demos of these various packages at one of our next meetings in the fall.

7) Next Meeting:

Today's meeting was our last meeting of the F2005/S2006 academic year.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 12:45P-1:45P in the G-conference room.

Enjoy your summer break!

This "Meeting Report" is my interpretation of what occurred during this meeting. If you would like to correct an error(s), make an addition(s), or have any questions, please call me @ 7-6651 or e-mail me.

Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Recorder: Casey Durandet

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