Brainstorming+Meeting+Agenda


 * __Brainstorming Meeting Agenda

Purpose:__ The purpose of this meeting place is to develop a cross curricular learning projects or units that: **
 * __Targets our CIP related to improving our Science and Math TAKS scores & Technology Application integration;__
 * __Includes a vertically and horizontally aligned cross curriculum objectives;__
 * __Applies Technology Application TEKS & TEKS of participating courses;__
 * __Establishes an active student, teacher, and administrative co-learning community; and__
 * __Strives to improve Texas Star Chart ratings.__

__Objective__:
 * Establish a clear vision for the project;
 * determine the structure of the project; and
 * establish guidelines for each course's participation.

__Grade Level__: 9th-12th grades

__Facilitator's Name__: Traci Ewing

__Community Members__: Laura Shipman, Darlene Low, Brenda Duhon, Ruthie Wolfe, Doneane Beckcom, Cyrstal Werkieser, Julie Broussard, Marc Keith, Laura Wilson

__Meeting Activities__:

***Laura / Darlene / Brenda / Ruthie / Traci/ Doneane*** 2. Each member submits one possible name and other members vote for favorite. For example: LaB DaRT's || 5 min. ||
 * ~ Activity ||~ Purpose ||~ Description of Activity ||~ Steps ||~ Estimated Time ||
 * Create a shared vision || To determine project goal || Together members will create the shared vision || Each member will write down what they perceive as the overall goal of the project. All members will share their thoughts. Similarities of each member's vision will be compiled and the group's shared vision will be created || 15 min. ||
 * Ice Breaker || Create a relaxed atmosphere || Come up with a "pen" name for our group. Quiet reflective music will be playing in the background. || 1. Using a letter scramble or acronym format, take the letters from our names and combine to form a "pen" name for our group.
 * Brainstorming || Link career choices with science || Together members will create an interest for science. || Have each member make a list of careers that have a strong science base and reasons students would be interested in making this choice. Develop a research project for students to promote interest in science field which includes tech tools such as blogging, creating a wikispace, or using RSS technology. || 20 min ||
 * || Link BCIS with Speech Communications || Together members will create a project integrating BCIS I and Speech Communications || Students in Speech Communications will research the science topics, gather the information, and place in an outline form to prepare a speech. Students in BCIS I will take their information, place it into a PowerPoint presentation for the speech students to use in their presentation. Any data that can be graphed could be placed inside of a spreadsheet and a chart could be created for use into the presentation. The chart could be embedded into the presentation, thereby reinforcing the integration of software components, reviewing BCIS students on science concepts, and emphasizing cross-curricular learning. || 20 min. ||
 * || Link Algebra and Geometry with Communications || Together members will create an interest for math. || Students in Communication Applications can outline and present to the class clear consise math problems, concepts etc. They can also podcast these directions and post them on the wiki for student reference. Since students learn differently, maybe students hearing the same class information presented to them by their peers will help them grasp the concept. || 20 min. ||