Friday, August 8, 2008

Teacher Databases

I am looking for an idea on how we can manage 400+ teachers.

Currently, we use an excel database with filters. The file has become quite
large, with several tabs, and it is difficult to find or locate specific
information.l If a teacher changes room/location/phone number we have to
manually change the information in our excel document. It would be nice if
this database would give the teacher the ability to change that information.

Additionally, it would be nice if the database was online, with secure
access, and easily exportable to an excel file or a csv file. Also if it
allows teachers to view their professional development which they have taken
and possibly upcoming courses.

Ideas tossed around include Access, Moodle, Zoho Creator and OpenCentre.
However, I am open to additional ideas.

Thanks,
Lisa

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