Digital+Communication

=Communication Resources= These resources are to asist the classroom teacher in communication with the student, and with other school personnel.


 * ~ ==**Teacher to Student Communication Tools**== ||
 * = ===Problem=== ||= ===Technology or Resource=== ||= ===Relative Advantage=== ||= ===Expected Outcome=== ||
 * < Student does not answer their phone when teacher attempts to contact outside of class ||< Communicate with student via **text message** ||< Text messaging is available to almost all kids and is less confrontational than talking over the phone but can still get the same messages across. ||< Student will receive necessary information that the teacher has to convey but was unable to using a traditional manner. Student will complete better course work as a result. ||
 * < A student’s parents only get academic progress information via direct mail to the home ||< Implement into course and train parents how to use **Learning Management System** to access grade reports
 * [|Moodle] ||< Face to face, telephone, or instant message online training for parents will give them the proper tools to access and identify student progress prior to grade reports being mailed home ||< If parent is aware of a failing situation within first month of school, or first month of each new semester, then can help student get on track and avoid failing course. ||
 * Student and parents' failure to check grades in district database. || * [|PowerSchool] || PowerSchool automates critical functions such as attendance, scheduling, classroom grading, and reporting. Student information is available when parents, students and faculty need it, anywhere, anytime. || Grades and class schedules will be accessed from home, therefore, improved communication between school and home, with higher achievement from student. ||


 * ~ ==**Faculty Communication Tools**== ||
 * < ===Problem=== ||< ===Technology or Resource=== ||< ===Relative Advantage=== ||< ===Expected Outcome=== ||
 * < Scheduling appointments ||< * [|Microsoft Exchange Calendars] ||< Instead of teachers having to email each other, or try and find a date when they can meet, they can look at other people’s email calendars, and create appointments based on time they have available. ||< It takes less time to plan meetings. More people are able to attend meetings. ||
 * < Booking Meeting Rooms ||< * [|Microsoft Exchange Calendars] ||< In the past, most meeting rooms had a calendar in front of them. You would have to either call around, or go see when you can find a free time. Using the exchange calendar you can look up meeting rooms all over the district from your desk. ||< Finding a meeting room is much easier, and saves foot time, emailing, or calling around. ||
 * < Out of office notification ||< * Email out of office
 * IP Phone out of office ||< People know when you are out of the office. They can find out when you will be returning. They are able to look for a backup person or another contact if they need information right away. ||< Communication means people are aware of the situation, and can be directed to alternate support means when someone is away. ||
 * < Keeping track of tasks ||< * [|Microsoft Exchange] ||< You can receive reminders on when tasks are due. You can assign pieces of the tasks to others, and have them electronically check off their portion of the tasks. You have an audit trail of how the task went and when it is complete. ||< Prevents losing bits of paper. Creates an audit trail. Allows teachers and staff to follow up on assignments, or tasks that they have assigned groups of children and due dates. ||