CED 534 Digital Media Week 3

I'm starting to get a hang of using RSS. I've found a couple of feeds. There just isn't as much for Data Managers as there is for Tech Co-ordinators. I'm most concerned with the use of student information systems and changes in reporting requirements. I'm now receiving the RSS feed for the Department of Education's federal register. These requirements are later passed down to DPI and are then requirements in reporting.

I'm also interested in Response to Intervention as our district is interesting in integrating RTI data analysis with our current student information system. How will the two systems interface to create tools useful for teachers and administrators? Perhaps I will be able to find some RSS fields on the data analysis aspect of RTI.

Use of blogs CED 534 Week 2

Since Im not teaching students I don't have many opportunities to use blogs at school. I've begun to use a blog in my personal life though. I've started a blog for the family to share currect events, pictures etc. I hope that the family will find it enjoyable. I've also started using blogs as a means to research products or services that I'm interested in. I've found that I make better purchasing decisions after Ive read related blogs.

Wiki-Wiki

I admit I'm still not sure what to do a wiki on. The collaborative nature of wikis will require me to re-think how I go about working with different areas of the school district. My job requires that I work with all areas of the organization - Business Services, Special Ed, Councilors and others.

I'm creating different work flows throught the organization. Perhaps wikis could assist in the co-ordination between departments.

I'm baaaack

It's been a long time since I blogged. I'm excited to be back in class. I've only recently hear of blogs, wikis etc. so I'm very excited to begin learning about these technologies. More toys!