Discovering a need
In addition to a request made to Mary Ann for a fairly significant amount of information centered around her vision of what Connected Classrooms should/will be, I sent 23 emails out to teachers that have posted websites with Mary Ann's most direct competitor, TeacherWeb.com.
Of those 23, seven immediately came back with Mailer Daemons, so only 16 were effective. The emails were all something like the following:
My name is Seth Bradford Koenig and I'm a student at the Persons School of Marlboro College in Brattleboro, VT, working toward my MS in Strategic Technology Management.
For my Capstone Project, I'm working with an organization that's trying to break into the field of teacher-oriented websites.
My research thus far shows that you decided to put a class website on the internet, and if you've got a few minutes to answer some basic questions for me, I'd truly appreciate it.
First, what motivated you to post a website for your class?
Second, are there any things you'd prefer your current class website do that it doesn't? How would your ideal class website be set up and used?
Third, do some of your students have trouble getting internet access at home? If so, how do you make your website integral to class work while still allowing those with limited home access to keep up with class duties?
Finally, what need do you see - if any - exists for class websites in general? How have they helped you so far and how do you think they can be utilized better in the future?
Thanks for your time and interest.
SBK
As for Mary Ann, I questioned her about a mission statement and who she feels her target audience specifically is. I also asked her about her experience in the classroom and how/why she feels qualified to consult on technology integration/websites. I also asked for a very detailed up-and-down of what exactly Connected Classrooms would offer its clients, from both the standpoints of each the teacher, student and community member.
Of those 23, seven immediately came back with Mailer Daemons, so only 16 were effective. The emails were all something like the following:
My name is Seth Bradford Koenig and I'm a student at the Persons School of Marlboro College in Brattleboro, VT, working toward my MS in Strategic Technology Management.
For my Capstone Project, I'm working with an organization that's trying to break into the field of teacher-oriented websites.
My research thus far shows that you decided to put a class website on the internet, and if you've got a few minutes to answer some basic questions for me, I'd truly appreciate it.
First, what motivated you to post a website for your class?
Second, are there any things you'd prefer your current class website do that it doesn't? How would your ideal class website be set up and used?
Third, do some of your students have trouble getting internet access at home? If so, how do you make your website integral to class work while still allowing those with limited home access to keep up with class duties?
Finally, what need do you see - if any - exists for class websites in general? How have they helped you so far and how do you think they can be utilized better in the future?
Thanks for your time and interest.
SBK
As for Mary Ann, I questioned her about a mission statement and who she feels her target audience specifically is. I also asked her about her experience in the classroom and how/why she feels qualified to consult on technology integration/websites. I also asked for a very detailed up-and-down of what exactly Connected Classrooms would offer its clients, from both the standpoints of each the teacher, student and community member.
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