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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a middle Schooler and an elementary school child. For middle school I noticed that some assignments are on my MC PS, some are on Google classrooms and there is no unity which makes it hard for finding assignments. I apologize if I’m confusing the name of the modules but that’s how confused I am that I don’t even know which is which. Is there a reason why there is no standard teaching or communication module? It seems like it’s up to each teacher. I’m not criticizing I am trying to understand.[/quote]

Hello --

MCPS did not give adequate training on myMCPS classroom when it first came out.  Depending on the school and subject, some teachers were told that they had to switch platforms, and then had to learn on their own time how to make it work.  As they have transitioned, some have found Google Classroom to be easier for their particular subject, others have found myMCPS Classroom to be easier.  This is not surprising given the wide range of grade levels and subjects that we teach.

I agree that one teaching and communication module would be wonderful.  It would be nice to have things streamlined.  MCPS is planning some sort of a transition next year to make things more streamlined, but for now this is what we have.

MCPS always likes to receive feedback from parents.  As we continue to move through this year, and begin to plan for things next year, some good things to suggest to the BOE include:

1.  One platform that integrates communication, assignments, grades, attendance, and documentation.

2.  One to One devices for students (at least at high school level) similar to Frederick County.  In Frederick County, students can choose to use their own device or check out a chromebook from the school at the start of the year.  The students then bring their device / chromebook to school each day.  That way the student has access to a computer at home in order to complete assignments.  At the end of the year, students return the chromebook to the school.  Students will also have access whenever their is a snow day or other emergency closure without the rush to provide.

Can anyone think of other ideas?[/quote]

The problem with Google Classroom is that Parent Access/Share is not turned on.  There is no notifications, announcements or communication coming to parents through that Platform.  If teachers are able to choose, there needs to be communication that explains that and identifies for students and parents which platform the teacher has choosen.[/quote]

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