LTAC update

The LTAC (Learning Technology Advisory Committee) met this morning at the new Regional Education Center. 6 districts and the CNYRIC were represented at the meeting.

We discussed the new Ethernet WAN. Rick talked about videoconferencing and the bandwidth that it will use. It will not impact your allotted internet bandwidth to conduct videoconferencing.

Tony discussed distance learning and a meeting in October for principals and guidance counselors from participating schools to discuss scheduling for next year.

Linda demonstrated the new media catalog and the link to EdVideo Online. She explained that WCNY would like students to have accounts in EdVideo. This can be accomplished with an SIS download. It will not be done without a request from each school or district.

The group discussed demos for the year. Deric Tallman from the CNYRIC will be asked to demo School World (to develop websites). Curriculum related demos will be referred to curriculum council.

Rick talked about the redundancy that is being built into the WAN.

Ann said that three more districts are using the OPALS open source library software. She also asked that you let her know if you change IP ranges so that the database vendors can update their logins.

Tony said he needs the e-rate forms back. They were due in July. He will send them again.

Next meeting is October 18, 10-noon. Deric Tallman will present School World on November 15 at 9:30 AM.