• Goal 1 - Continue to showcase instructional technology, to reach more people, and to improve teaching and learning.
  • Objectives
    • Dialogue Days
    • Retreat
    • "Did you know" a web site/newsletter to post college best practices
    • Technology training during the week of accountability
    • Try and set up demonstrations at every Ocotillo meeting to help to foster college relationships and learning.
  • Action:
    Ocotillo group needs to work with FSD committee to showcase and reach more people.

• Goal 2 - Prepare the system (academic and services) to maximize resources.
  • Objectives
    • Encourage development
    • Recommend cost effective models for technology expenditures
    • Maximize student resources like STA @ MCC (showcase and promote)
  • Action
    Learning Grants to help to design and disseminate new models for technology integration.

• Goal 3 - Enhance and provide support for district strategic planning.
  • Objectives
    • Ocotillo group should be involved in recommending money, systems, and capacities for the 2004 Bond.
    • Pat and Doug are sitting on the SPTF steering team to support the technology agenda.
    • Survey data.
    • Expectations of Technology.
    • Keep Ocotillo plans alive and functional.

The group last met on September 29 at SCC. There were 25 people in attendance. The agenda included:

• Ron Bleed "Online Education in Maricopa"
  Ron provided the history of Blackboard at Maricopa The District has not changed its level of support for Blackboard. RSC has adopted IntraKal grade book as a replacement for INFORM Ron asked the group to consider broadening its scope

• Group discussion about merging MBbG to Maricopa Online Learning Group
  After much discussion, it was decided for right now to remain as a group focused on the integration of Blackboard. Further discussions to follow.

• Upgrading Blackboard
  Presently we license Blackboard Tier 1 - The Course Manager. Tier 2 provides a portal and "community and groups". Tier 3 integrates with SIS . Group discussion on the use of portals. Advantages/Disadvantages of a portal integrated with course management.

The next meeting will be held at SMCC on October 27, 2000. The agenda will include:

• Blackboard 5, Tier 2 and 3 demo
• Total cost of ownership
• Pedagogical discussion : Adding off-line content to an online course
• Technical discussion L Upgrading to Blackboard 5, Tier 1

http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/ocotillo/bb/

Proposed Tuition Increase:
How will we sustain the agenda for technology? Is there another way other than raising tuition to sustain college technology needs? The proposal breaks new ground in that it has asked to have money designated directly for technology, that the money that is generated for each campus stays at that campus, and that the use of the funds will be limited to the support of technology teaching and learning.

Please send any comments to Doug by October 20th.

What is MCTV?
MCTV is a county-wide, digital television channel through Cox Communications that will service the needs of the Maricopa Community College District. MCTV will be the primary television outlet for marketing and promotion of MCCD colleges/programs. MCTV will provide training for a diverse group of students in mass media, journalism, electronics, performance, production, and broadcasting. MCTV will provide MCCD a "voice to the community" in serving our diverse populations.

Who will see MCTV?
MCTV will be a part of the Cox Digital Cable Television network, encompassing over 95% of Maricopa County. Any subscriber to Cox Digital TV will be able to see MCTV. The channel will be part of the "Discovery" educational group, located at channel 130. There are currently 60k + homes subscribing to Cox Digital Cable. Cox projects a base of 600k subscribers to this service by FY 2004-2005.

When will MCTV start?
MCTV will be on the air no later than January 1, 2001, with a "soft launch" sometime in the month of December. By June 2001, the minimum schedule must be 12 hours per day/5 days per week of local programming. Programming could be expanded to 24 hours per day, 7 days a week as demand and content development warrant.

What will be on MCTV?

• Promotional programming for all MCCD colleges/centers.
• Informational programs for MCCD students, faculty and staff.
• MCCD-sponsored arts, entertainment, and sporting events.
• Lectures/Forums.
• Community informational programming with an emphasis on cultural diversity, health and wellness.
• Community/professional arts and entertainment events.
• Government training and outreach services.

What is the value of MCTV?
The channel has a projected market value of $1.15 million in five years. MCTV will be a media outlet of unparalleled quality and flexibility, with powerful marketing implications. MCTV will be a unique tool for educating and informing our students, employee and community populations. MCTV will provide state-of-the-art training to MCCD students at a fraction of the cost of leasing commercial facilities and airtime.

How do students benefit?
MCTV will provide a wide range of informational programming, including student services information, distance learning courses, and other educational programming. MCTV will provide "real world" training opportunities for a diverse group of students in a wide variety of fields, including: mass media, journalism, electronics, performance, production, and broadcast production and post production.

What is the employment outlook? >

• Art and Graphics $20-$100/hour
• Post Production $20-$200/hour
• Film/Video Production $20-$200/hour
• Music Production $20-$100/hour
• Multimedia Performance $20-$100/hour

Who will program MCTV?
SCC will act as the central "clearing house" for programming which will come from all MCCD campuses. SCC will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating the program schedule. SCC will receive input and direction from the MCTV Content Committee. This group will operate under the direction of the district-wide MCTV Advisory Board. Production services for MCTV will be provided by MIAET, the Maricopa Institute for Arts and Entertainment Technology.

What is the Advisory Board?
The MCTV Advisory Board serves as the steering committee during the start-up and implementation phase. The Advisory Board will continue to assure that the Maricopa Channel meets the mission and vision concepts of MCCD. The Advisory Board is currently made up of members from SCC, with input from district technology, legal, marketing, and business services. As MCTV service expands, a committee representative from each campus will be added.

What are the Challenges?
A budget proposal of approximately $500k for the start-up MCTV was made for FY 2000-2001. This request was not funded. All initial station management, support, and technical needs are currently being met through existing SCC positions and funds. This will allow the station to get through the lunch phase, but is not acceptable as a long term support model . A budget for additional personnel, equipment and production services needs to be identified to ensure the long-term success of the channel.

The Ocotillo group decided to support the MCTV concept.