Technology Advisory Committee Meeting
Everett High School, Room B220
April 22, 2009, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
5:30 Welcome – Introduction
Lauri Beth Hull, Murray Gordon, Rob White, Marc Rosson,
Maggie Thorliefson, and John Low
Robotics club report from Jackson, 4 engineers volunteered over 6,000 hours.
Started with 35 students, ended up with about 15 students
Competed in their first robotics competition.
| 5:40
| Annual review of two-year plan |
| Question about alignment with national level tech standards.
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| Computer Programming, Java, video game programming
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| Career Component – IT Jobs – Health Care/Records, IT Green Jobs
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| Focus on basic technology concepts, less a+ exam questions more on concepts that make it all happen.
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| 6:15
| Green jobs are the hot trend. What, based on your industry, would you suggest as student projects that can promote green jobs? |
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| For example: A fashion merchandising assignment to design or promote a style of dress. What “green” fabrics could be used?
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Energy Auditors – ECC is looking at adding a program in this, you need basic computer, networking, security type skills
PUD is putting money into “smart grid” technology
Germany uses 30% solar power, a major supplier of the technology is a company from Ohio
Power storage is an issue
| 6:45
| “Did you know?” - Video |
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| Conclusion, thanks to committee members, and gifts.
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7:00 Adjourn
Thank you for your continued support of CTE!
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