I did learn about a program that Douglas County has called Moodle. You can add assignments, quizzes, or send messages for the students to access. I have been adding the test and quizzes to Moodle. It really makes life a little easier. Once the students log on and take a test or quiz, it is graded for you. No sitting there grading while you can be working on other things. I was also told that there is other website that has the same idea and your school system does not have to be a part of it. You set up your own account and you are ready to go. It is free!! I have been typing the questions in, which takes time or let my teacher assistant type them. I just make sure I go back and check behind her. It takes a little time at first but once it is done it is wonderful.
Thanks for sharing! I will certainly have to look and see what my county has that might be similar. I know that my wife (a middle school teacher) uses a website service that allows her to send text messages to the parents as reminders, or updates. I could see that in high school this would be nice b/c it would/could go straight to the students.
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