journal 8

Journal 8
A '"Fantastic Super" Use of Technology: Closing the Digital Divide.
http://www.edutopia.org/fantastic-super-use-technology

The article, A “fantastic Super” Use of Technology focuses on the great importance of communication within the classroom as well as outside the class and in the homes of the students. There is no reason or excuse that a student’s parent or guardian can not be involved or informed. The article talks about keeping parents informed which Scrogg’s does by having each family have computer which is limited to different programs but gives a clear line of communication between them. When the student is picked up from school their guardian can already be aware of the activities and lessons that went during the day; this way questions about the lessons can be asked. This is a great way to enforce what the student has learned.
Do you think having a class webpage or teacher site would help communication between teachers, students and parents?
I believe having a web site or some kind of updated profile can greatly open doors to communication. Parents are just as busy as teachers; a website can help keep a clear line of communication without the hassle of emails and remembering to call so and so back.
What is another way of communication that may be more cost efficient?
A weekly newsletter describing all the lessons to be done during the week along with a time period available for phone calls for questions that may need to be answered faster than an email.