We're actually just deploying this now, through PCR. We've started with a
"beta" release to about 8 families (out of 50) to help us work out some of
the snags, including some of those mentioned in the article.
I certainly worry about parental abuse, but we're putting together a package
of materials for our parents, with the help of the beta testers, to help
educate them about its use, as well as a 'demo" at our first parent supper
in the fall, when we release it to our whole community.
Bottom line though, for me, is that it helps - immensely - especially with
that group of kids who legitimately struggle with executive functioning. For
them, it takes closed loops all around, and this helps do that.
As with anything, there will be those who abuse and those who use wisely.
In peace,
*Norman Maynard*
Principal, Upper School
*Thornton Friends School* <http://www.thorntonfriends.org/>
Silver Spring, MD 20904
301.384.0320
On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 4:17 PM, Larry Kahn <larry.kahn@kinkaid.org> wrote:
> Hi Norman (and anyone else who did not see the link in my last message),
>
> There was an "imbedded link" in the last email, but apparently it did not
> render correctly on all browsers. Here you go:
>
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/fashion/04edline.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&ref=fashion&pagewanted=print
>
> Larry Kahn
> Director of Academic and Information Technology
> The Kinkaid School
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>
>
>
>
>
> On May 5, 2008, at 2:58 PM, Norman Maynard wrote:
>
> Larry - do you have a link to the article?
> >
> > thanks.
> >
> > In peace,
> >
> > *Norman Maynard*
> > Principal, Upper School
> > *Thornton Friends School* <http://www.thorntonfriends.org/>
> >
> > Silver Spring, MD 20904
> > 301.384.0320
> >
> > On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 3:51 PM, Larry Kahn <larry.kahn@kinkaid.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > I'd like to hear from schools who have been posting grades real time
> > > on-line. This article in the NY TIMES makes it sound like many
> > > problems can
> > > result from implementing this process. To your knowledge have your
> > > students
> > > and families experienced unintended problems? Would you know if they
> > > had?
> > > Do you consider posting all grades on-line a success? Why?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > > Larry Kahn
> > > Director of Academic and Information Technology
> > > The Kinkaid School
> > > Phone: (713) 243-5090
> > > Skype: larry.kahn
> > > Blog: newthingsnewways.blogspot.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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