Teachers today live in a world where technology is always evolving. Electronic Gradebooks is a software designed to make life much easier. It is a unique program that allows teachers to keep records of students name, test,data, averages and lots more. This program analyzes data and prints reports based on the information. According to Roblyer (p. 162 to 163, 2006) " Teachers find electronic Gradebooks motivating and enjoy greater control over their own time (gradebooks require less teacher setup time than spreadsheet and it is easy for teachers to keep track of and calculate students grades with just a touch of a button)".
Benefits for teachers
- automatically generate averages
- allows less flexibility on format options
- prints reports based on the information
- requires less time
- and it is not frustrating
Benefits for pupils
- can access grades online
- parents can view child's grades without meeting the teacher
- students are able to monitor their assignments, grades and progress in class
- it is extremely efficient and effective
As a Prospective teacher i believe that Electronic Gradebooks is quick and easy for anyone to use. It is convenient, saves time and teachers won't be frustrated but relaxed while using this software.
For more information you can view a list of Gradebooks packages at:
Reference:
- Roblyer, M.D. (2006). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. New Jersey: Ohio.
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