electronic_gradebooks

Home =Electronic Gradebooks=

What are they? Teacher software purposed for inputting students grade electronically, aka computer.

HISTORY


 * First invented in 1987
 * Provides teachers greater mobility and flexibility.
 * Parent connections to student’s performances are available in many schools.
 * They serve over 1,000 school districts in the United States.


 * Are grade books completely out of date?**

The days of paper grade books are over!!!School districts now require teacher's to provide parents with up-to-date grades, assessments, homework, and averages through electronic grade book keeping.


 * Advantages**

You can access your grades anytime, anywhere. You can manage all of your student's data online. No paper is being wasted and you can save it in your USB drive.


 * Disadvantges**

Some of the newer grade book software may be slow. Also, teachers may be apprehensive to use new software if they haven't ever used it before. Some electronic gradebooks may not meet the developmental needs of young children.

Gradekeeper Website This is the site we downloaded!
 * Go to: http://www.gradekeeper.com/download.htm
 * Scroll down and select appropriate computer program (Windows/Mac)
 * Click to download free demo J
 * It will demonstrate a free sample of a grade keeping…enjoy!

Some websites for free downloads: http://www.esembler.com/tv.html http://www.classroomwindows.com/