The document outlines the initiatives and recommendations of the Media and Technology Special Interest Group (SIG) at the WCCI, including the importance of online teaching tools and social media engagement. Activities include sharing sessions on educational technologies, conducting a needs assessment survey, and supporting professional development through webinars and workshops. The group aims to enhance communication and participation among members while promoting research collaboration and social media presence.

1. SIG Report:
Media & Technology
WCCI
M & T
Dr. Minnie Ladores
Coordinator
August 23, 2014

2. 1. Alejo Delgado
2. Amy Wilson
3. Binh Tran
4. Cherith Letargo
5. Denise Skarbek
6. Doroty Akubuilo
7. Flosy D. R. D’Souza
8. Joyce Pittman
9. Minnie Ladores
10.Myrna Araneta
Members
M & T
11.Elif Bengu
12.Jessy N.C.
13.Mercy Chummar
14.Patrick Eya
15.Rianne de los Reyes
16.Sr. Fidelisa Portillo, SPC
17.Sr. Flordeliza Deza, SPC
18.Sr. Ma. Nilda Masirag,
SPC
19.Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC
20.Merci Labial

3. SIG Sharing Sessions on August 20 and 22, 2014
Members Cherith Letargo, Denise Skarbeck and Amy Wilson shared technologies they use
for teaching. The sharing session showed our growing interest on online delivery of
instruction, use of social media and other web-based technologies. Two members are
specifically interested in technology for teaching the Language Arts. Prezi, Voki and Glogster
were recommended by the group and were explored on August 22. Elif Bengu shared about
Hootsuite for keeping control of all the different social media accounts.

4. Prepared by Dr. Joyce Pittman
Conducted during SIG meeting
on August 21, 2014
Needs
Assessment
Survey
M & T
WCCI

5. Updated
Recommendations
(2014)
WCCI
M & T
The special interest group of Media and Technology proposes
support to WCCI by working on the following ongoing and
future projects:
⎯ Expand use of the Linked In, Facebook, email and websites
to promote continuing communication among members and
to increase WCCI memberships. This will also increase our
social presence and visibility. Create a Social Media Patrol to
encourage members to share technology ideas through our
social media.
⎯ Monitor progress of the social networking sites and present

6. Updated
Recommendations
(2014)
WCCI
M & T
⎯ Promote WCCI through 2‐3 minute videos posted on
our social media channels. Recordings to be done
during the San Diego conference.

7. Updated
Recommendations
(2014)
WCCI
M & T
⎯ Add technology video tutorials to the WCCI Youtube
channel. Find alternative sites for videos, such as
Vimeo, for increased global access.

8. Updated
Recommendations
(2014)
WCCI
M & T
The special interest group of Media and Technology proposes support
to WCCI by working on the following ongoing and future projects:
⎯ Support WCCI in conducting research. Share opportunities for
collaborative research through LinkedIn and WCCI Sig Wiki.
⎯ Make recommendations for alternative means of participation
during international and regional conferences (e.g. webcasts and
virtual meetings),
⎯ Support professional development of members through ongoing
webinars on Media and Technology (2014 – 2016) and a hands-on
Tech Workshop during the 2016 conference.
⎯ Collaborate with members and organizations to identify funding
sources to support research and collaborative alliances to
implement the recommendations in this resolution document.

9. Webinar
Topics
WCCI
M & T
1. Prezi – Minnie
2. Get Started with Google Hangout –
Cherith
3. Make the Most of Google Drive – Elif
4. Online Teaching Strategies – Denise
5. Tools for Online Teaching – Minnie
6. Infograph – Elif
7. Change Management - Myrna

10. Updated
Resolutions
WCCI
M & T
The SIG M&T members are committed to the following goals:
To encourage increased participation in SIG activity through social
media and webinars in which we explore current educational
technologies;
To develop expertise among members on the use of technology in
teaching;
To disseminate newly acquired expertise and knowledge gained from
professional development experienced through the SIG;
To actively pursue collaborative research and publication opportunities