May+2009+Meeting+Notes

=May 2009 Meeting Notes=

**Event Info: Where:** [|Colombia Grammar and Prep School] or on your computer at [|http://www.ustream.tv/channel/] [|nycist] RSVP HERE: []
 * When:** May 14th, 4PM
 * What:** School Communication Tools; How to Communicate In Case of School Closings

If you want to watch the screencast, or share your screen with the group from afar, please install Yugma (http://yugma.com) and go to the following address:[]
 * YUGMA Screen Cast Info**

You can call the following number and insert the meeting id: Phone number: 1-605-475-4261 Meeting ID: 313-477-667 --

Topics

 * Email Communication (Email Blasts)
 * Emergency Communication
 * Distance Learning Tools
 * Course Management Systems
 * Screencasts
 * NYCIST Mission Statement

Resources
Yugma: [] Free for up to 20 people, screen sharing, available with a Skype plugin for audio + screen sharing.

DimDim: [|http://www.dimdim.com/aboutus/ Who_is_dimdim.html] Watch their video tour. Free for up to 20 people in the conference. You can share desktops, whiteboards, audio, and video.

WebHuddle: [] Free while they're in beta. Very lightweight, desktop sharing with audio.

Yakkle: [] Desktop sharing, instant messaging, audio. Need to download client.

Yuuguu: [] Free desktop sharing with up to 5 people, with messaging and audio.

MISSION STATMENT DRAFT
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