Semester I Fall 2009

Semester One Fall 2009

(PS=Photoshop CS4, Br=Bridge CS4, AI=Adobe Illustrator CS4, FL=Flash CS4, CH=Cheetah)

Summer, August 20

• Worked with EdTech to get tablet together
• Communications with EdTech to get new software in Art Lab

• Updating AP website

Week 1, August 24-28

• Self-tutoring PS
• Self-tutoring Br
• Self-tutoring AI
• Help with updating web pages to Radek and Hubbard

• Updating AP website

Week 2, August 31-September 4

• Self-tutoring PS
• Self-tutoring Br
• Self-tutoring FL
• Assessing needs for updating dept. web pages

• Updating AP website

Week 3 September 8-11 (4 day week due to Labor Day)

• Printer Issues

• Self-tutoring FL
• Self-tutoring Br

• Help to J.Malinowski re: Br
• Help to J.Malinowski and P.Radek re: scanning in CS

• Updating AP website

Week 4 September 14-18

• Self-tutoring Fl

• Self-tutoring Br

• Updating AP website

Week 5 September 21-25

• Discussing request for reinstall of AI and PS
• Helping P.Radek with personal school website
• Updated FHS Art Dept. Photography website

• Updating AP website

Week 6 September 28-October 2

• Self-tutoring FL

• Help with club website to J.Malinowski
• Contact Tony S. re: login and software problems in rm#4 computer bank

• Updating AP website

Week 7 October 5-9

• Self-tutoring FL
• Contact Tony S. re: installation of Cheetah in EdTech Macs.
• Printing issues

• Updating AP website

Week 8 October 12-16

• Addressing Epson issues
• Self-tutoring Photoshop CS4 (new scanning method)
• Tablet training for World Languages teachers

• Updating AP website

Week 9 October 19-23

• Self tutoring Flash CS4
• Tech coach meeting
• Ordering DVDs for art dept AP Art History program
• Tablet training for World Languages teachers

• Updating AP website

Week 10 October 26-30

• Self tutoring Cheetah
• Printer issues (paused queue problem)

• Updating AP website

Week 11 November 2-6

• Self tutoring Cheetah
• Printer issues (paused queue problem)

• Updating AP website
• Addressing printer issues in room 3

Week 12 November 9-13 (4 day week due to Veterans’ Day)

• Self tutoring Cheetah
• Installation of Painter completed

• Updating AP website
• Addressing printer issues in room 3

Week 13 November 16-20

• Self tutoring Cheetah
• Contact with Tony S about printing problems from student log-in in Mac lab
• Help/Tutoring with Microsoft SharePoint for J Malinowski

• Updating AP website
• Addressing printer issues in room 3

Week 14 November 23-25 (Thanksgiving week=3 Days)

• Self tutoring Cheetah
• Contact with Tony S about printing problems
• Help/Tutoring with Microsoft SharePoint for J Malinowski

• Updating AP website
• Addressing printer issues in room 3

Week 15 November 30-December 3

• Self tutoring Cheetah
• Catching up on log
• Help/Tutoring with Microstoft Word for L Hubbard

• Updating AP website
• Addressing printer issues in room 3

Week 16 December 7-11

• Updating AP website
• Addressing printer issues in room 3

Week 17 December 14-18

• Updating AP website
• Addressing printer issues in room 3
• Self tutoring html code

Week 18 January 4-8

• Updating AP website
• Addressing printer issues in room 3

Week 19 January 11-15

• Collecting unused tech equipment in Art Dept.
• Contacting EdTech staff and bringing unused tech equipment to EdTech
• Updating dept. websites
• Help with AI—Malinowski
• Help with EGB--Hubbard

Week 20 January 18-22

• Catching up on log

• Updating dept. websites

• Researching web 2.0 sites

Semester Two Spring 2009

Semester Two Spring 2009

Week 21 January 19-23 (Shortened week and I was out 3 days for medical reasons)
· Contacting Epson Helpline for problems with inkjet printers.
Week 22 January 26-30
· Updating department website
Week 23 February 2-6
· Researching new Flash update (CS4)
· Discussing and requesting updated of CS to CS3 in Mac lab (rm3).
· Checking out software for updating teacher’s Mac laptop (Malinowski).
· Updating FHS art website (Harper).
Week 24 February 9-13
· Topics for revolving faculty meeting. Purpose: to increase teachers’ awareness of use of
tech to enhance student understanding.
· Discussed tablet update with EdTech staff
· Updated dept members on new projector.
· Updated dept members on CS2 upgrade
· Assisted T.Romano with tablet-projector setup with help of M.Bachrodt.
Week 25 February 16-20
· Discussed process of creating a logo with Adobe Illustrator w/M.Bachrodt.
· Updated FHS Art websites
· Tech Coach meeting, 8th hour on 2-18.
· Created and applied signs to computers in room 4. Signs were made to remind students to
shut down the mac they’re using after they’re done, as most are left on for hours unused.
This is to save energy and prevent wear on these machines.
Week 26 February 23-27
· Dealing with Epson inkjet errors/issues (Panther compatibility).
· Researching Moodle and Twitter for future art dept. use.
· Researching 3D software (Cheetah).
Week 27 March 2-6
· Report to tech about printer (4600) issue.
· Discussing strands preferences with M.Bachrodt
· Discussing 3D software updates/purchases with various teachers across the district via
email and phone.
· Setting up time for Adobe CS update with Ed Tech.
Week 28 March 9-13
· Report to tech about printer (4600) issue.
· Discussion with digital photo teachers about future Epson inkjet use in non-Art dept.
computer labs.
· Help to C. Pinley w/ MS Word.
· Exchanging AP Art History websites and CD resources with other AP teachers in district.
Week29 March 16-20
· Researching better blog construction for Strands.
· Assistance to N. Lebeau re: video files in blog entries.
· Report to tech about printer (4600) issue.
· Discussion with M. Bachrodt re: Strands.
· Made schedule of Strands sessions
· Initial contact/introduction to Strands students
· Update of Trailblazer log.

Quarter 4
Week 30 March 30-April 3
Professional Strands
Prepping for strands
Gradebook help for J.Malinowski


Week 31 April 6-9 (shortened week for non-attendance day)
Researching booster gifts (tech related) for art computer lab
Professional Strands
Prepping for strands

Week 32 April 13-17
Professional Strands
Prepping for strands
Researching booster gifts (tech related) for art computer lab

Week 33 April 20-24
Professional Strands
Prepping for strands

Week 34 April 27-May 1
Professional Strands
Prepping for strands

Week 35 May 4-8
Updating dept web site
Professional Strands
Prepping for strands

Week 36 May 11-15
Adobe Illustrator help for M.Bachrodt
Troubleshooting for (musical) keyboard in art dept
Updating dept web site
Fill out Tablet Training .xls form

Week 37 May 18-22
Updating dept web site
Updating Strands schedule to reflect activities
Assisting in creation of logo for Ed Tech
Updating tech coach log

Week 38 May 26-29 (shortened week for Memorial Day)
Dealing with printer issues
Strand-related emailing and documenting
Week 39 June 1-5
Updating dept web site
Strand issues
Finishing and posting Trailblazer log
Dealing with printer issues
Help with Adobe Illustrator, Malinowski

Semester One Tech Coach Log

Semester One Fall 2008
Summer, August 8
Discussed image Mac and lab plans with T. Sansone
Loaded image Mac with needed drivers for peripherals
Week One, August 18-22
Installed scanner software on scanner Macs.
Moved scanners to former locations.
Took some time to get to know new Mac OS (Panther)
Installed new drawing tablets
Discussed Panther with J. Settipani
Discussed 3D programs with J. Settipani
Research for FHS art website design
Help with document camera—L.Hubbard
Help with overhead projector—J. Malinowski (was set in the PC, not the Mac)
Week Two August 25-29
Update dept web teacher page
Research “Skills Tutor”
Tech emails
Report about damaged speakers in room 3
Updating dept web student pages
Arranging for tablet PC with edtech staff
Week Three September 2-5 (4 day week due to Labor Day)
Updated Fremd Art Web Site
Tech emails
Received tablet training
Installing drivers for Epson Inkjet printers
Help with tablet display for C.Pinley
Trying to install drivers and device: musical keyboard (Mac Artlab)
Week Four September 8-12
Tablet instruction from M.Bachrodt
Followed tutorials in OneNote
Instruction to J.Malinowski on Photoshop
Updated website
Tech Emails
Worked on Epson inkjet printer issues (Mac Artlab)
Week Five September 15-19
Tablet instruction from M.Bachrodt
Followed tutorials in OneNote
Instruction to J.Malinowski on Powerpoint
Worked on Epson inkjet printer issues (Mac Artlab)
Contact with edtech staff re: printer issues (too slow on 4600)
Experimenting with tablet functions and programs
Communication with art staff at other schools re: tablets and 3-D software
Installing Painter (re-install) on teacher and student Macs


Week 6 September 22-26
Tech Coach Meeting September 23
Working on printing problem write-up (many complaints of slow printing from Macs to HP4600)
Updating FHS Art website
Self-training in OneNote with tutorial
Help in Photoshop to J.Malinowski

Week 7 September 29-October 3
Investigation of game websites to block (students were wasting too much time)
Updating FHS art website
Web Research for help with Epson Inkjet Printers

Week 8 October 6-10
Websense block forms for M Bachrodt.
Troubleshooting problem (cropped image) for room 4 overhead projector.
Deleting chess game from room 3 Macs
Helping Jason with Photoshop
Help with Illustrator for JMalinowski
Tablet training from M Bachrodt

Week 9 October 14-17 (shortened week due to Columbus Day)
Dealing with mousepad issue: class set of mousepads needed for art lab. Tried to
find a deal on them for free, but no success.
One note training with Mike Bachrodt

Week 10 October 19-23
· Practicing with OneNote

Week 11 October 24-30
· OneNote training with Mike Bachrodt
· Illinois Art Education Assoc. Conference: attended presentation on blogging. Also explored and utilized tablet PC in many new and different ways during presentations, especially with OneNote.

Week 12 November 2-6
· OneNote training with staff.

Week 13 November 9-14 (shortened week due to Vet’s Day, Institute)
· Research re: new 3D modeling/animation programs for art dept.



Week 14 November 16-20
· Help Malinowski with FrontPage
· Research re: new 3D modeling/animation programs for art dept.

Week 15 November 22-26 (Shortened week due to Thanksgiving)
· Contact with Ed Tech staff about rm3 video card problem (resolved)
· Contact with Ed Tech staff about PC not starting rm8
· Helping D. Townsend with MS Word and Front Page
Week 16 December 1-5
· Reviewing I-Movie 2008 book; discussion with staff about new I-life
· Discussion with art teacher from PHS about use of blogs with Studio art students
· Discussion with T.Sansone about networking folders for the art Mac lab.
· Tutoring: basic PC usage, basic email usage with M.Anderson
Week 17 December 8-12
· Discussion with ed tech staff re: problem with students moving drawing tablets around the art lab. T. Sansone gave me some securing straps for the cords.
· Working with new Yamaha keyboard—troubleshooting (will not play in Garage Band). Installed, then reinstalled drivers.
· Assisting C Pinley with tablet skills
· Getting acquainted with prosumer video camera/
Week 18 December 15-19
· Update website.
Week 19 January 5-9 2009
· Discuss with, and help J.Malinowski: Adobe Illustrator
· Epson printer driver updates and troubleshooting
· Research into department tech needs, best prices for these items.
Week 20 January 12-16
· Updating Tech Coach Log and Blog.

Semester 2 (Weeks 21-39)

Week 21 Jan 21-25 Three day week due to MKL and institute day.
Self-tutoring with Flash. Worked on department photography history and criticism blog.
Week 22 Jan 28-Feb 1
Updated website. Searched for art history blogs (high school) and AP art websites for ideas for upcoming FHS AP Art History website and blog.
Week 23 Feb 4-8 Four day week due to snow day.
Created informative PowerPoint for art department. Gave to Jason and discussed/explored better and best presentations in PowerPoint.
Week 24 Feb 11-15 Four day week due to snow day.
Emails and research about Panther, Ilife and Adobe products.
Week 25 Feb 18-22 Three day week due to Presidents’ and Institute days.
Meeting about tablet PC.
Week 25 Feb 24-29
Contact with ed tech to replace cyan, yellow print cartridges for the 4600. Lew Hubbard was having trouble with the overhead projector in room 4: it would not project at all. I switched the projector’s output cable from the front of the VCR/DVD player to another socket on the wall mounted black box and it worked fine. Helped art staff with using NHA rating and attaining new passwords.
Week 26 Mar 3-7
Long email discussion with teachers from St. Charles East High School about graphics tablets: they wanted to get some thoughts and advice as they are in the process of purchasing them. Some security measures were considered for keeping the tablets safer.
Week 27 Mar 10-14
One hour trailblazer meeting. Researched delicious art related links. Research for capital budget concerns in art technology. Tended to tech emails.
Week 28 Mar 17-21 (4-day week due to Good Friday)
Tended to tech emails. District art technology meeting (2 hours).
Week 29 Mar 24-28
(Spring Break)
Week 30 Mar 31-April 4
Updated FHS art website: LISA show. Looked for online art history resources for art faculty. Tended to tech emails.
Week 31 April 7-11
Help/Tutoring for J.Malinowski with Adobe Illustrator. Need to call EdTech for new ink cartridge. Tended to tech emails.

Week 31 April 14-18
Tech coach meeting. Research and creation of art-related “Social Bookmarks”.


Week 33 April 21-25
Research for tech Booster Gifts for Art Clubs. Paperwork for tech Booster Gifts for Art Clubs.

Week 34 April 28- May 2
Updating FHS Art Dept website. Consulting with L. Hubbard re: website building.
Week 35 May 5-9
Worked on updating FHS Art website:4x5 show. Discussed Amorphium/Leopard issue with Mike Bachrodt.
Week 36 May 12-16
Research on Leopard working/not supporting Amorphium—nothing found online denotes any possibility of an upgrade or patch. Surveying art faculty about Mac lab problems. Log updating.
Week 37 May 19-23
One hour Trailblazer meeting on MS OneNote. Log updating. Discussion with art staff at other buildings about 3D software to replace Amorphium. Research on Z-Brush 3D program.
Week 38 May 26-30
Emailing various art teachers and tech coordinators throughout the district about the Amorphium issue. Responding to various emails about this issue. Preparing to take inventory of computer issues throughout the art department.
Week 39 June 2-6
Met with J.Malinowski re: gradebook also Microsoft Word/Adobe Illustrator.
Surveying/investigating individual computer issues in room 3.

Semester 1 (Weeks 1-20)

Technology Coach Log 2006-2007 Semester 1

Week 1 August 22-24 (3 day week—first week)
Research for Booster club items purchase. Art lab (rm3) required much assembly of cables and hardware after construction crews had disassembled and jumbled the hardware and cables. Gathered remotes for art rooms.

Week 2 August 27-31
Installed Spider hardware and software, investigated, calibrated monitor for printing on the Epson 2200. Vast improvement noted, especially with negatives scanned on calibrated scanner. Gave teaching re: Spider use and calibration to Paul Radek. Problems projecting in rooms one and three (image upside down and askew, projector would not turn on) Dialogue with Tony Sansone. Tony fixed problems. Updated teacher website—class schedule.

Week 3 September 4-7 (4-day week—Labor Day)
Dialogue with Eric about 4 stolen digital cameras. Research to replace 4 digital cameras. Dialogue with Jackie Settipani (SHS Art dept tech contact) re: new district multimedia classes. Research for Booster Wishlist gifts: pack of Wacom tablets for Art Lab Macs.

Week 4 September 10-14
Updated student website from last year with last Flash animations, 3-D Amorphium animations and IMovie music videos. Filled out Websense unblock forms for two art-related websites.

Week 5 September 17-21
Dialog with Ed Tech about unblocking deviantart.com (a blog where many students post artwork). Experimenting with Webgrade at home. Dealt with loose cables on a Mac in room 4. Updating of FHS art website.

Week 6 September 24-28
District Art Tech meeting at SHS on Tuesday September 25 from 1:45-3:15. Teaching to Paul Radek and Jeremy Malinowski about the “note” feature in Adobe Photoshop CS.

Week 7 October 1-5
Teaching about spam for E. Dusenske. Research on wikimedia.org. Research Amorphium (3-D program).




Week 8 October 9-12 (4 Day Week)
Corrected problem with .mov files on student web gallery. Assisted with various VCR and DVD help with substitute teacher (for C. Duncan). Researched “Quiaweb” art quizzes..

Week 9 October 15-19
Researched quiaweb, wikispaces, moodle, blogspot and thinkature.

Week 10 October 22-26
Set up and studied new printer (Epson r1800). Worked on new blog for students.

Week 11 October 29-November 2
Updated website. Added blog for Photography teachers (blogspot.fremdphotography.com). Logged work.

Week 12 November 6-9 (4-Day Week)
Tech meeting on institute day: discussed 3-D software to replace Amorphium. Updated department website with a new page for current Computer Multimendia Animation and Video class.

Week 13 November 12-16
.Helped Tom Cole with Photoshop. Met with new teacher, Kristen Anderson, about putting her photo and info on the department website. Research on generic inkjet refills for our Epsons (to save money)—most posters on photo.com point out gross inconsistencies in colors. Logged work details.

Week 14 November 19-21 (3-Day week)
Put Kristen Anderson on staff website, made new page for her, awaiting bio info. Tech meeting on Tuesday. Researched art education blogs.

Week 15 November 26-30
More researching art education blogs.

Week 16 December 3-7
Updated FHS art website. Worked on new Fremd photography blog post.

Week 17 December 10-14
Updated FHS art website.

Week 18 December 17-21 (4-Day Week).
Various email communications with other district art teachers about upgrades to art labs and partitioning HDs for Amorphium (Post-Panther install).

Week 19 January 7-11
2-Hour district art and technology meeting.

Week 20 January 14-18 (Finals)
Worked on projector problem in room 4—image on screen was cropped. Could not repair; referred problem to Tony Sansone and problem was resolved. Updated Tech Coach Blog. Also met with various EdTech staff to calibrate/clean/fix scantron machine. Received a crash course in cleaning/calibrating machines.