TDEC Report

Certification Manual Review Reviewed the technology section as requested by the Union Directors Held considerable discussions regarding the use and terms of “micro-credentials” and “CEU’s” and what role they should play in the certification process

Kendall Hunt and Virtual Reality Presently, 24 learning units and 72 assessments available for grades 5-8 for use as virtual field trips or teacher-led instruction Pricing: TBD $1,200-$1,500/unit plus $$1,600.00/per year $4,800.00 over three years for the site license. Six Unions are receiving one complete unit to be sent to and shared by interested schools Atlantic, Lake, Mid-America, North Pacific, Southern, Southwestern

VR Review Requirements Schools fill out Experience Form Share pictures and student comments Resources for schools https://drive.google.com/open?id=18bET4hNKTGGALr0kd j3ZRKAcysjz-HcB

OETC Excellent pricing for Microsoft/Adobe software and hardware products

Big Tin Can Pilot SW Union, in conjunction with the NAD, is piloting the BigTinCan platform this spring. Emphasis will be on supporting the REACH and 1 to 1 iPad initiatives BigTinCan is a collaboration point to share master documents, obtain training, hold conversations and obtain professional development and resources

National Teacher’s convention 2018 Will be using the app Whova to inform participants of seminar locations, breakout sessions and scheduling Convention website (www.2018TeachersConvention.com) is active and sharing information on housing, schedules and more Don’t forget to suggest/sign up to be a presenter!

Next TDEC Meeting February 5-9 at TCEA in Austin, TX Emphasis on evaluating and perhaps recommending a social media policy

Physical Genesis March 1 through April 30 Watch for email from Rob Thomas Last chance to participate Number of schools reached by the team. (Not necessarily committing to participate.) Atlantic 58 Columbia (will be working on connecting with schools in this Union in February and early March) Lake 71 Mid-America 63 North Pacific 105 Pacific. (will be working on connecting with schools in this Union in February and early March) Southern. (will be working on connecting with schools in this Union in February and early March) Southwestern 39

Other info www.adventisteducation.org new website - Webinar 2/13 www.multigradeclassroom.com - suggestions www.technology.adventisteducation.org

Data Rollup Errors… https://datarollup.nadeducation.org/school_imports/1533119/ errors_new Chat feature Secondary navigation bar available to all DR servers

Jupiter Pricing for 2018-19 Jupiter iO WITHOUT ONLINE FORMS, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS: $6 per student per year for the same services we offer now. Jupiter iO WITH ONLINE FORMS, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS (SCHOOL & PARENT PAY MODEL): $6 per student per year paid by the school, parents will be charged $18 per student that gets registered at the schools. There is a $500 one-time set-up fee per conference and a $360 yearly fee for the conference. Jupiter iO WITH ONLINE FORMS, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS (PARENT PAY MODEL): $0 per student per year paid by the school, parents will be charged $24 per student that gets registered at the schools. There is a $500 one-time set-up fee per conference and a $360 yearly fee for the conference. Assessments being added - Robert Fetters- Ozark