Wednesday, September 26, 2007

PowerTeacher

I just sent an email to the PowerTeacher people to see what was going on and whether or not the issues that my colleagues and I have been bringing up are being addressed. While not a very positive message, I offered my input to help make this something better. We'll see what happens, whether I catch more grief for reaching beyond my bounds or putting my nose in where it doesn't belong, get nowhere, or make progress is yet to be seen. I'm hoping that something positive will result. I have no problem taking time to make this a better product. I know that not all teachers are like me...but when there are none that are in favor of this mutant series of code, there's something wrong with it. When even those intended to sell this bastardization to us (my administration) can only say how "powerful" it is and not show us any proof, something is definitely off kilter here, and more that a bubble off plumb!
The web page says that I should get a response within one business day, so I'll see where I stand tomorrow...making progress, or continuing to irritate and getting no where, but someone has to try! Most others aren't willing to make any noise and prefer to gripe in private...not me I guess.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Hoppy,

I left a comment on your previous post. Please contact me when you have some time to chat.

Kind Regards,

Paul Smith
Product Marketing Manager
Pearson School Systems
paul.smith2@pearson.com

MHopkins said...

Sorry about the delay in contacting you! I don't use the home computer so frequently now that I'm off for a semester. All of these sites are blocked at work, so I get to them when I'm paying bills or doing something else that I have to do.
Today, I sent an email with my thoughts and hope to work toward a better understanding and improvement in the future.
Thanks for reading the blog!