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e-portfolio by Linda Ferguson
 

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Purpose

bulletWe began with discussions about the Digital Divide.  What happens when we create "no access" to the less affluent student?  Dr. Duane Campbell led the discussions.  In this project Phyllis Berry, Mike Troiano, and I investigated the positive and negative effects of cash rewards given as a result of API gains and made this discussion available to teachers and other interested parties online.

 
bulletThis project was presented online and was reviewed by Dr. Campbell, Bruce McVicker and the IMET3 cohort.
bulletA call for input was made and a survey on how API has effected teachers is also available at the project site.
bulletThis project is still in its original form.
bulletFuture follow-up in the API results and statistics may be used to find the effectiveness of the API program. 

Peer Review:

Professional colleagues to reviewed API online.  Their comments are below.

DanG says, "It is such a pleasant looking format and not garbled with extraneous stuff"

DebraCr says, "Wow ... beautiful web site. Really interesting info too" DanG asks, "All those? Did each of you do separate parts and then what did you combine them with?"

DanielOL says, "FABULOUS! KUDOS"

BonnieDr says, "Is this site going to stay up? I would like to direct my students to it for their SAT9 project."

DanG says, "Extremely professional! and the info was really good."

BonnieDr says, "beautiful graphically who does your colors"

DanielOL wants lessons now on how to create a page like this.

RogerC says, "Well done! Interesting stories...."

MichaelDP exclaims, "Really enjoyed the reading and the information.

Great job!"

BonnieDr says, "Truly, the colors are so rich and inviting"

DanielOL says, "Bruce did the state cut the teacher awards last week. I think that's what I heard."

BonnieDr exclaims, "And the layout and pictures...I am just really

impressed with you guys!"

DanG exclaims, "So much to learn...so much time!"

JanMV says, "I'm very impressed too...great color scheme and layout"

DarrenF says, "very easy to read and informative, I like the stories;  nice personal touch"

KathrynO says, "I couldn't get the stories for some reason."

DanielOL says, "Well put together. Flows well."

HeatherH says, "survey completed."

DanielOL says, "survey coming"

LoriAJ exclaims, "good job!"

MargeS exclaims, "I notice the inclusion of so much of the Arts program both in these schools and the first two. Glad to see a swing back!"

HeatherH says, "The presentation connects faces to an another wise faceless sea of numbers."

MichaelY says, "awesome job you guys"


 

bulletDr. Campbell used the site in a presentation to his class on the effects of API.

 

Faculty Review:

Our instructors reviewed API.  Their comments are below.

Dr. Duane Campbell said, "I hope that you leave it up for a couple of weeks. I will send it to students. I learn so much from each presentation. It makes working on Sat. worthwhile.  You are convincing me that the state program may have a positive side. I am less skeptical after seeing these.

 

Bruce McVicker said, "I do like the reference to Berlak. Hope people will read it and think about it.  I'm very impressed with the work your team did. Your presentation provides a pretty balanced picture of your schools, how they're responding to state mandates and how and where the data are processed. Nice job.  I like that one comment by a teacher who said that many of us are using our money to pay for our Master's Degrees. Good use of $. 

 

The feedback on this site is awesome and deserved. There is a lot of it. Perhaps you might think of a way to organize some of the more quality statements (3 or 4) into a format that stands out and shows just how well this product was received. Overall, I love the color and format of your design for this page.

Mike Menchaka

 


 

bulletSince comments were positive we have not made any modifications of the original site.

 

 

 

 

 
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