1. Best practices/integrating technology

During each lunch period examples of using PowerPoint in the classroom were shared. Samples of the PowerPoint presentations viewed can be found in the "PowerPoint Fun" folder in the PowerRanger shared folder which is now on Adlai. Instructions for connecting to Adlai are at: http://www4.district125.k12.il.us/webmeisters/cchausis/tutorial/adlai.html

Thanks to our Ratpack facilitators for gathering examples and facilitating the demos.

PERIOD 4 ... Laura Brown, Lori Polin-Silva and Lisa Nehring (Facilitators)
Dan Argentar, Comm. Arts -- "Lamb to the Slaugher" and "Night History"
Jori Saunders and Jen Zizzo, FL -- "Popular themes" reviews, i.e. Austin Powers

PERIOD 5 ... Sandi Millman, Wendy Custable (Facilitators)
Nancy Marder, SP ED -- "Autism"
Dan Ogborn, SP ED -- "Finance Loan project"
Neal Roys, MATH -- "Hot dog review"
Mary Finlay, APP. ARTS -- "Intro to PowerPoint"

PERIOD 6 ... Michelle LaCognata and Amy Inselberger (Facilitators)
Jeremy Gertzfeld, Comm Arts -- "Quilt"
Manolo Rider-Sanchez, FL -- "Jeopardy review"
Petra Sebastian, FL -- "Popular themes" reviews
Michelle LaCognata, SS -- "Industrial revolution"

2. Think/Pair/Share.
PowerRangers were asked to bring their "Pocket Guides" from February's meeting to share a tip that they have added since the meeting and to add one idea as a resutl of presentations at today's meeting.

3. Administrivia

Reminder: Update your virus protection April 1st!

* Next meeting: Friday, April. 25, 2003 -- periods 4, 5, & 6, in room 1418!