Reflection


 * __ REFLECTION __**

=**Challenges**=
 * ==Time==
 * It is very time consuming to add content and maintain the website on a consistent basis.
 * ==Manpower==
 * While a few staff members were trained, we could use a few more staff to help manage the website as well as help evaluate the data pertaining to it. This would also help with the time issue.
 * ==Tech-Issues==
 * I ran into several technological issues while trying to add content and modify the website. Some of the issues were on our end while some were on eChalk's end.
 * ==Learning Curve==
 * Not only was there a learning curve when it came to modifying the website, but there was a learning curve for the staff who wanted to submit content to me that they wanted showcased on the website.
 * ==Parent Access==
 * Many parents do not have access to computers and therefore cannot access the website from home.

=**Next Steps**=
 * ==Post Survey==
 * A final survey of parents will be done near the end of the school year to evaluate our efforts and compare to the original survey.
 * ==Kiosk==
 * A kiosk will be placed in the building to assist parents that don't have computers or internet access.
 * ==Committee==
 * An official committee will be formed to aid with the implementation and evaluation of the initiative.
 * ==Connecting - Extending - Embedding==
 * Phase 1 of the study was to improve the home-school connection.
 * Phase 2 will focus on extending the learning that is taking place in school into the home.
 * Phase 3 will focus on using eChalk as a tool to help embed 21st century skills into the curriculum on a regular basis.