As I near the end of my semester's classes I am in a constant state of panic; bowel-wrenching panic that makes me wish I could fast-forward two weeks in time to a point where this is all over with. I check my grades incessantly. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have that option of mulling over my percentages and potential points. Waiting for the segue to education? Here it comes.
The district in which I work recently made available a new computer resource to the students and staff. It is called Infinite Campus, and through this portal students can check their grades, missing assignment, or even if they have been tarty all from the comfort of their own homes. I am the study hall monitor, so much grade checking happens under my watch. I have seen an amazing transformation in how concerned kids are with their grades. Never have I had so many grade celebrations and high-fives as I have experienced since this option was made available to the kids. https://campus.jefferson-scranton.k12.ia.us/campus/jefferson_scranton.jsp?status=logoff
This technology makes the fruits of the students' labors instantly available. If they hand in a late assignment or make some corrections to a worksheet, they can literally see their grade improve that very day. Gone are the days of only hearing about your grades at mid-term or semester time. Gone of the days of only caring about your grades during those same times.
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