District Administration - September 2007 - (Page 55)

Work? The video features under “MMSD-TV” are highlights of the site, and in addition to ﬁlmed school board meetings also include student and staff news segments, clips of recent assemblies, and monthly video columns on education by the superintendent. An e-mail directory lists the district staff alphabetically, but also includes a useful search tool so individuals can quickly be found by their last names. The district home page is welcoming and relatively straightforward. The page could be more coherently organized, however—using such a wide variety of fonts, colors, and formats is jumbled and confusing. A more uniform, consistent design would streamline the page and make it easier to use. student and staﬀ news segments, clips of recent assemblies, and monthly video columns on education by the superintendent. The clips can also be downloaded to iPods. Since video production is consistently professional and of high quality, the link to MMSD-TV should be featured more prominently on the home page, rather than being relegated to the bottom left corner. UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION The “In the MMSD Today” news feature displays today’s date and district news headlines, and makes it clear that the main site is kept up-to-date. Identical news items are displayed in several places on the home page. Consolidating information in a single location would be more eﬃcient. DA Kurt O. Dyrli is a contributing writer for District Administration. To be considered for a district site review, contact Judy Hartnett at jhartnett@edmediagroup.com. September 2007 55 Users have a great deal of access to the Board of Education information, as board pages include member proﬁles, committee updates, minutes, reports, and high-quality videos of every meeting going back to 2005. The “Launching into Literacy and Math” page is a valuable resource for parents of children under 5, with developmental milestones, child assessment tools, and www.DistrictAdministration.com advice for preparing children for school. The parent resources also provide content for immigrant families, with Spanish and Hmong translations. CREATIVE USE OF ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES The video features under “MMSD-TV” are highlights of the site, and in addition to ﬁlmed school board meetings also include http://www.DistrictAdministration.com

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Cover Contents Editor’s Letter Letters News Update Curriculum Update Inside the Law District Profile Administrator Profile District Buying Power 2007 X-Factor Student Achievement Awards 2007 We've Got Mail Supporting New Teachers How Well Does This Web Site Work? New Products Problem Solution Computer Literature Research Corner Online Edge Supervisor’s Opinion Speaking Out Calendar of Events Understanding the Times

District Administration - September 2007

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