SKSI/MeetingNotes/2021-10-27 Meeting

Present: Aya, Roland, Varunesh, Wayne, Dave, William

Prior to the meeting Varunesh sent us all a bill of lading for the MiLLL computer hardware, so we could understand what has been ordered (and partially delivered (cabinets are there, but the computers are due in November), but not yet set up).

We began with introductions with Roland Sherwood, who's joined the team (from the UK), prior to relocating to Apia.

Wayne provided an overview of the status quo of technologies currently involved in the MiLLL/SKSI project. Roland asked a few questions about considerations abou

Dave asked William whether there's an existing directory/authentication solution for the MiLLL/SKSI project. At present, MESC manages a Microsoft ActiveDirectory (AD) solution but it's limited to being used within MESC. External users, like teachers in schools, are not using a centralised authentication solution - they are 'ad hoc'. Dave proposed we could look at using a KeyCloak-based solution, which would avoid creating a dependence within the Lifelong Learning Lab to the proprietary Microsoft stack, potentially creating a major cost and risk reduction.

William explained that the MiLL network will not be incorporated into the MESC network, it will be kept independent, but accessible from within the MESC network.

Varunesh and Wayne discussed the plan for configuring the machines (laptops and desktops) in the Lab - Wayne suggests that they be configured for dual-booting.

Wayne proposed an initiative with William to try translating the OERF's Register Enrol WordPress plugin into Samoan.

We discussed the survey for MESC staff prior to opening it up further to school tech representatives, which will require further coordination from Nehru.

Dave informed the group about the new BigBlueButton implementation, and that we could do a tutorial on setting up a MiLLL instance on a second low-cost DigitalOcean computer instance (Wayne says the OERF will carry the cost of this to help smooth progress). We can use the OERF BBB to undertake that tutorial.

William explained that the MiLLL lab is still being set up, e.g. cabling, and some decisions on configuration and set up of computers is still to be decided

Aya mentioned that UNESCO has the furniture ready to deliver to the Lab.

Wayne summarised - the OERF will


 * 1) arrange a time to meet with the MESC tech folk working on the SKSI project to discuss the set up of the servers and desk/laptops for the MiLLL.
 * 2) forward the PO file (with English text for translation) for the Register Enrol WordPress plugin for MESC Samoan language team to have a crack at translating it.
 * 3) forward the tech interest survey to William and MESC for review (they might want to add questions) to move the process of offering training courses forward.
 * 4) Dave will invite Aya (if required) and Roland to the OERF's Rocket.Chat for any discussion between meetings. (DONE)