Springfield+Visit

Questions to ask when we are there... list 'em here....

(yes there are 2 taco bells close by :)

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 * Does the district host a Web site, intranet site, or some type of online space where teachers can share lesson plans and content ideas (creaing a digital library, of sorts) or is it accomplished by groups of teachers independently? (in some ways, nothing beats a good face-to-face discussion over a cup of coffee...)
 * What kind of subscription services are used?
 * Are you currently using KidBiz or TeenBiz from achieve 3000?
 * What kinds of internet tools do teachers employ?
 * Is email part of your 1:1? If no, why not? If yes, what kind of service is used?
 * Do batteries last most of the day?
 * How has grading changed? How has the turning in of assignments changed?
 * When new students arrive, or when a new class starts, what kind of orientation is given?
 * Can we get your documents in Word format?
 * Are any books used in the school besides library books? Math, history, science books?