I work as a part-time adjunct for a local community college, and we do not currently use a software selection form. I can see how advantageous this could be to standardize buying software, and also making sure that it's compatible with existing hardware and software already in use.
We actually lucked out with the software package we are currently using, very specific to our needs; we had a software package donated to our college by the state to assist students in the ALTA (Adult Learning & Training Assistance) program. This program is designed to help our students obtain their GED, and targets online participation and assessment.
This package is compatible with most computer systems currently in operation, and does not require large amounts of memory of high-speed processing to work.
I do see the advantages to using a standardized form for software purchases, since at my previous college we 'bought' a software package to handle classroom scheduling & reservations, only to realize it was not compatible with our operation system, and we would have to hand-enter all of the data and specifications each semester. What a complete waste of time & resources, not to mention a hefty purchase price. Needless to say, it was a mistake that we could have learned a great deal from not making again.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
My First Blog
Hello all!
The article our group discussed was titled "The Digital Disconnect" and it reviewed how our students are using the internet to complete homework assignments and for general research, yet when they are in class during the day, they do not use the internet for all of their classes, and do not do research online to help them with their studies.
Our group had a great discussion about policies and priviledges that differ by district, and also by teacher.
The point was made that some of our students come into our classes being much more technosavvy than we are, and we are the ones who are supposed to help them learn how to use technology.
It was also interesting to learn that many of our students want to get much more from technology than just being directed to a specific website to find a specific answer to a specific problem. Many students want to do research and look at related sources and articles to find information on their own.
I look forward to reading your comments on what I've posted, and to your views about our discussions.
Joe Kultys
The article our group discussed was titled "The Digital Disconnect" and it reviewed how our students are using the internet to complete homework assignments and for general research, yet when they are in class during the day, they do not use the internet for all of their classes, and do not do research online to help them with their studies.
Our group had a great discussion about policies and priviledges that differ by district, and also by teacher.
The point was made that some of our students come into our classes being much more technosavvy than we are, and we are the ones who are supposed to help them learn how to use technology.
It was also interesting to learn that many of our students want to get much more from technology than just being directed to a specific website to find a specific answer to a specific problem. Many students want to do research and look at related sources and articles to find information on their own.
I look forward to reading your comments on what I've posted, and to your views about our discussions.
Joe Kultys
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