[Yr7-10it] Information Management software for teachers.

[Thomas, John D]

Hi Victor,

I have used the Electronic Version of Australian Teachers Chronicle now
for about 6 years. It is certainly a multi-faceted and effective digital
resource for teachers incorporating Diary, Calendar, Student Records,
Markbook, Lesson templates, Class Lists, Interview records, Class work
task records - to mention some of the functions that I use from the
elctronic teacher's chronicle.
The best solution would be to ry it for yourself. It is available as a
free download for Semester 2 from www.atc.com.au.

I'd be happy to illustrate some of the ways that I have come to use this
resource so that it is now an indispensable tool in my teaching and
organisation.

Cheers,
John

John Thomas
PD Co-Ordinator
Werribee SC
Duncans Road
Werribee 3030
Ph: 9741 1822
Fax: 9742 3164
mail: thomas.john.d at edumail.vic.gov.au
 

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Subject: [Yr7-10it] Information Management software for teachers.

Hi everybody,

Firstly, apologies for cross-posting, but hopefully this isn't
irrelevant to any of these lists.

I'm looking for software which would allow the average teacher to get
rid of the trusty old 'teacher's chronicle' and do the equivalent
functions on the computer - namely to manage unit and lesson planning,
diary, keeping records of student performance/behaviour/etc, and
reporting.

If such a piece of software does not exist, I want to write one. At this
stage, I want to see what is out there, and if it fulfills my (and
possibly your) goals. For example, there is a TPD ePlanner (the same
company which makes chronicles used by schools currently). There are a
number of web-based solutions like this in the US, but I haven't come
across any here. But if one does exist which is useful enough, I don't
want to reinvent the wheel.

So, if I may request a minute of your time to answer the following
questions:

1) Do you currently use any software to manage your planning, diary,
record-keeping, and reporting? If so, what software?

2) Have you ever used such software and stopped? Why?

3) Would you consider using such a piece of software? If so, what
features would you require of it? If not, why not?

If you have friends or colleagues who may be interested in this, could
you please forward this on to them.

Thanks!

Victor Rajewski
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