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