-tictech message:
Matt,
Thanks for the info. I have a couple of reactions to your message:
1) I had no idea you all were using this software. I'm impressed, and it
makes me wonder how many other great things are going on with technology in
our schools.
2) If what you say about the prohibition of this software in elementary
schools is true, I'm appalled. That a group would prohibit ANY tool of
technology because it might not promote their agenda just stuns me. I hope
it's not true, and I look forward to being able to use this software. - Mark
Mark Ahlness
mlahlness@seattleschools.org
Arbor Heights Elementary School
http://www.halcyon.com/arborhts/
-tictech message:
Hi all,
I recently learned that the Seattle school district new teacher computers
will come installed with gradebook software (Easy Grade Pro, I think) in the
upper grades but not in the elementary schools. We at Montlake have been
using Easy Grade Pro for some time and find it to be a real timesaver when
it comes to creating seating charts, keeping track of student work, and
keeping track of student homework.
Apparently the decision to keep primary schools from having the software was
made by Education Directors and the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Office." There is reportedly a feeling there that gradebook software goes
against our move to standards based assessment.
I wonder if Montlake is unique in using gradebook software? Are there others
out there who use gradebook software now or think it would be helpful to use
it when the new computers arrive this next year?
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts on this.
Matt Page
Montlake
matthew@finnpage.com
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