feb11_agenda

=Agenda=

1. Welcome and introductions 2. Give out laptops and peripherals and give overview (show wiki?) 3. General introductions about process (45 min to hour) – show material from last year/defining ejournalism/positives, struggles,


 * Break**

4. Areas of need – find out how this fits with experience/expertise of group
• Camera shots and angles • Principles of design • Sound and lighting tips • Video and images – downloading, editing • Effective interview skills • Effective photojournalism • Copyright considerations • Applications – introduction/practice (Audacity, Movie Maker, Fireworks, Publisher, etc.) • Determine student “Roles” and find presenters for student workshops • Determine teacher “Roles) • Newsletter templates • Scripts for “desk shots • Theme • openings (montages) credits, voiceovers • research background of speakers, prepare questions and email them in advance • back up all materials made in advance • obtain permission for use of images/audio files
 * Instructional Focus**
 * Material to prepare in advance**


 * Lunch, then time to “play” with technology**

5. Brainstorm all of the management tasks to do:
• Inventory (serial numbers of laptops), labeling • Paper • Router • Color printer - Donna • Extra color cartridges - Donna • Laptops/backpacks • 3 canon cameras Donna (1) • 3 panasonic camcorders • 1 web cam - Donna • microphones/headphone - Donna (NBCHS) • rechargeable batteries and dock - Donna • power cords, power packs, • data keys • papers • scissors • banner (Living Sky) - Donna • pens/ clipboards • router • should take “lights” as it often was too dark to take interviews in a quiet spot. (ask Kali) • Ipods/music for background - AAA batteries for wireless microphones
 * Equipment**

• Parent letter, permissions - Vicki • Student contract? Expectations for student conduct - Ruth • Name tags for students - (Living Sky Lanyards?) • Transportation - explore trailer and • Rooms - 4/students/room • Expectations for conduct (Dress code) • Meals and snacks •
 * Communication**
 * Logistics**


 * 6. Next steps-pairs, individuals - - match with tasks; determine approximate timeline/calendar**


 * 7. Meeting date**


 * 8. (On-line) reflection about the day (on wiki)**