Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 22:48     Subject: Re:Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:High school teacher here. I hate My MCPS Classroom and did not use it before all of this. However, I've been pushing a few things out on that platform since all of this happened because it seems that parents can see those items more easily.

Bottom line is that MCEA, our union, worked with MCPS to let teachers use the platform they are most comfortable with, which makes complete sense given the extraordinary circumstances we're living through right now.

If you're getting information on multiple platforms, it's probably because we're trying to cover our butts and make sure everyone has access to the information we're putting out there.


No it’s not it’s because we have multiple teachers and they are all doing something different. It’s clusterf**k and it took them nearly three weeks to roll out this worthless piece of crap. Blah blah it’s unprecedented etc etc. Well how is it that practically every other school district in the country, or maybe even world can get their act together and not take nearly three weeks to do it?


I have friends in LA, Chicago, NYC, as well as DCPS and FCPS and they wouldn't agree that their schools systems have their act together.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 22:44     Subject: Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes they used the platforms during the year but not as the primary vehicle for communication and scheduling. Because they were in class with the teachers who handed out assignments on paper. The platforms were really just a back up if they missed class.

Why are you so heartless, PP, to these kids who are struggling?


It seems to me that it's mostly some parents who are struggling.


Really PP? You must be a big supporter of the two platform system. Congratulations, you’ve made everyone’s lives unecessarily harder. I doubt you are a parent.


I'm not the PP, but also questioned why this is such an issue for your child earlier in the post. I don't think 2 platforms make sense, but again, that is what my child has experienced since 6th grade. Only 1 of my son's MS teachers handed out assignments on paper this year. The other 6 teachers use Google classroom or myMCPS classroom. I apologize for seeming heartless. I assumed that the majority of MS teachers do everything online or limit paper assignments. I still believe your child is resilient and will figure it out quickly--most kids do.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 22:40     Subject: Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Exactly! It should be easy as possible for all. Parents have to help their kids, now they have to learn two platforms too!


We're talking about middle-schoolers here. No, for the typical middle-schooler, a parent does not help their kid handle the two platforms their kid has already been using all year.


No we’re not. Neither of my kids are in middle school and both dealing with multiple teachers sending messages that need to be checked in at least five different places.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 22:38     Subject: Re:Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:High school teacher here. I hate My MCPS Classroom and did not use it before all of this. However, I've been pushing a few things out on that platform since all of this happened because it seems that parents can see those items more easily.

Bottom line is that MCEA, our union, worked with MCPS to let teachers use the platform they are most comfortable with, which makes complete sense given the extraordinary circumstances we're living through right now.

If you're getting information on multiple platforms, it's probably because we're trying to cover our butts and make sure everyone has access to the information we're putting out there.


No it’s not it’s because we have multiple teachers and they are all doing something different. It’s clusterf**k and it took them nearly three weeks to roll out this worthless piece of crap. Blah blah it’s unprecedented etc etc. Well how is it that practically every other school district in the country, or maybe even world can get their act together and not take nearly three weeks to do it?
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 22:11     Subject: Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes they used the platforms during the year but not as the primary vehicle for communication and scheduling. Because they were in class with the teachers who handed out assignments on paper. The platforms were really just a back up if they missed class.

Why are you so heartless, PP, to these kids who are struggling?


It seems to me that it's mostly some parents who are struggling.


Really PP? You must be a big supporter of the two platform system. Congratulations, you’ve made everyone’s lives unecessarily harder. I doubt you are a parent.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 22:04     Subject: Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:Yes they used the platforms during the year but not as the primary vehicle for communication and scheduling. Because they were in class with the teachers who handed out assignments on paper. The platforms were really just a back up if they missed class.

Why are you so heartless, PP, to these kids who are struggling?


It seems to me that it's mostly some parents who are struggling.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 22:04     Subject: Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:Exactly! It should be easy as possible for all. Parents have to help their kids, now they have to learn two platforms too!


We're talking about middle-schoolers here. No, for the typical middle-schooler, a parent does not help their kid handle the two platforms their kid has already been using all year.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 21:57     Subject: Why no single platform?
Yes they used the platforms during the year but not as the primary vehicle for communication and scheduling. Because they were in class with the teachers who handed out assignments on paper. The platforms were really just a back up if they missed class.

Why are you so heartless, PP, to these kids who are struggling?
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 21:21     Subject: Re:Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can your middle schooler “handle” both Instagram and Tiktok? If so, he can handle both GC and Canvas. Two different platforms. It’s really not that difficult to manage.


My kid isn’t on social media. She can figure out two platforms but she shouldn’t have too. She’s a kid in the middle of a national disaster.


I don't understand why she needs to figure it out. Her teachers didnt use Google classroom or Mymcps this school year? She is in middle school, correct?
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 20:46     Subject: Re:Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:Can your middle schooler “handle” both Instagram and Tiktok? If so, he can handle both GC and Canvas. Two different platforms. It’s really not that difficult to manage.


My kid isn’t on social media. She can figure out two platforms but she shouldn’t have too. She’s a kid in the middle of a national disaster.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 20:40     Subject: Re:Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:Can your middle schooler “handle” both Instagram and Tiktok? If so, he can handle both GC and Canvas. Two different platforms. It’s really not that difficult to manage.


Give me a break.

First of all, most MS kids are not even supposed to on Insta. There are plenty of my kid’s friends who are not. You are supposed to be 13, and some parents still adhere to that.

But there are no mandatory assignments posted on Instagram. School is different.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 20:28     Subject: Re:Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can your middle schooler “handle” both Instagram and Tiktok? If so, he can handle both GC and Canvas. Two different platforms. It’s really not that difficult to manage.


The difference is, it's no big deal if they forget to check Instagram. It's a bigger deal if they miss classwork.

At my work, the IT manager would be fired if they said we all have to use 2 separate intranet sites, and vital company information may be posted on both sites.


Look, your right that a central calendar would mitigate the problem. However, the MS and HS kids are already used to using two platforms. The kids will figure it out. Also, the teachers should create a syllabus or schedule for their class so kids will not have to check for notices across two platforms
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 20:23     Subject: Why no single platform?
Exactly! It should be easy as possible for all. Parents have to help their kids, now they have to learn two platforms too!
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 20:09     Subject: Re:Why no single platform?
Anonymous wrote:Can your middle schooler “handle” both Instagram and Tiktok? If so, he can handle both GC and Canvas. Two different platforms. It’s really not that difficult to manage.


The difference is, it's no big deal if they forget to check Instagram. It's a bigger deal if they miss classwork.

At my work, the IT manager would be fired if they said we all have to use 2 separate intranet sites, and vital company information may be posted on both sites.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2020 20:07     Subject: Re:Why no single platform?
Can your middle schooler “handle” both Instagram and Tiktok? If so, he can handle both GC and Canvas. Two different platforms. It’s really not that difficult to manage.