Enhancing Education with Clear Pond Technologies: Apple Tech Update for Wachusett Schools
Discover the latest advancements in educational technology with the Wachusett Regional School District and Clear Pond Technologies, presented in the Spring 2011 Apple Tech Update. This initiative focuses on flexible solutions tailored for school districts, including user-friendly forms that can be created, edited, and published according to your needs. With mobile accessibility, secure communication, and comprehensive administrative tools, implementation is straightforward. Our systematic approach, 24/7 management, and adherence to MA DESE standards ensure effective and consistent growth in your educational environment.
Enhancing Education with Clear Pond Technologies: Apple Tech Update for Wachusett Schools
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Wachusett Regional School District & Clear Pond Technologies Inc. Apple Tech Update (Spring 2011) Live with multiple schools (Fall 2011) Background
Flexible for your school district Begin with forms we provide (MA DESE) Create, edit, and publish own forms Adapt to your own process Mobile (iPad) or desktop browser Key Features
Import student test data (ex. MCAS) Easy to setup and use (enterprise friendly) Administrative tools Import teacher and administrators Simple 4 step process Key Features (cont.)
Make it easy for administrators to use Encourage interaction and collaboration 2-way communication => motivation Enable uniform & consistent implementation Goals & Benefits
Architecture Managed 24x7x365Daily backups Secure communication
iPad Security • Password required after wake/reopen • Three strikes and your out (auto-wipe)
Simple - 4 Step Implementation 1) Import users from existing system 2) Create, edit, and publish forms 3) Set administrator permission 4) Send email invitations to users
MA DESE Standards 1. Self-Assessment 2A. Goal setting 2B. Educator Plan Form 3A. Evaluator Record of Evidence 3B. Educator Collection of Evidence 4A. Formative Assessment 4B. Formative Evaluation Report 5. Summative Evaluation 6. Educator Response Also: Teacher Rubric
Adapted Form Set 1. Self-Assessment 2. Goal & Plan combined form 3. Teacher Assessment 4. End-of-year Summary Forms 1 and 3 - same (except signatures) - teacher rubric and evidence record
For more Information contact:Kelley Gangi, Director of Curriculum, Wachusett Regional School DistrictKelley_Gangi@wrsd.net For a quote, or to setup a pilot, contact: info@goteachpoint.com 866-202-9455