AIOP Apr. 19, 2024

Meeting to discuss the Middle School Data Science Workshop.

Minutes

Attendees: Thomas B., Torri. J, Lisa S-L., David L.

• We went over the statement in the AIOP project and what our initial thoughts on the event were. We then started touching on a number of topics.

• Computers
  • Students have school issued Chromebooks that could be suitable.
  • Lisa will ask her contact at NNPS about model and whether we could get one for testing

• Network
  • Venue will need Access Points sufficient for all students to connect

• Location
  • JLab would be desirable as a "special location"
  • Being at the school may add a level of inclusivity if transportation is not provided
  • An alternative location might be Brooks Crossing if needed

• Target group
  • There are around 12 middle schools total in NNPS with 8-9 of them standard and others special needs
  • Select ~3 students per school (~30 total?)
  • Will need a volunteer in room for every 2-3 groups. Expect 2-3 kids per group. (4-5 volunteers)
  • Can make a request for 2 adults (may be treated as professional development)
    • Possible to leverage IT personnel (there is one per school)

• When
  • One day event during normal work week
  • 9am-2pm actual time
  • Fall is better since many activities and testing occurs in Spring

• Selection process
  • Let schools choose, but we should provide selection criteria

• We agreed to meet every 2 weeks