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This presentation was created to analyze what remote software deployment is and if it is a worthwhile investment. As part of this analysis I first conducted research on what remote software deployment is and what different types there are, then I determined if it would be a good investment for a school district. || **Remote Software Deployment** This was my first project that I completed using a Wikispace. I enjoyed using this method and found it worked well. It allowed me to navigate through the material in the mannor I wanted to, but also allowed the users to navigate as they pleased which is different from the typical linear PowerPoint presentation. If I had to do this project again, I would use a Wikispace as my method of delivery. || I completed this Webquest to help my students see where math is used outside of the classroom. The lesson is evidence of using constructivist instructional theory to design a lesson. || **Stock Market Webquest** This webquest worked well for my students. Throughout the year they continually ask when will we ever use this and at this point in the year they had all the tools to complete a task that is similar to one they may use in their future. This motivation combined with the constructivist model that relies on students engagement in the learning process worked well and is something I look forward to doing more in the future. || I have used Study Island on a continually increasing basis since the school district adopted its use. One of the main features that is extremely beneficial is the feature that allows the instructor to adapt the difficulty level for individual students. Therefore, assignment modifications are made easy for those students who need them. || In the first year of the district adopting the use of Study Island I only used it sparingly. I did not see all of its benefits and had trouble getting access to computers for its use. However, since then, I have become more familiar with its ability to vary levels for individual users and have gained better access to computers. I now find the program to be extremely beneficial for adapting assignments for the individual student. || ** I created a graphical design for the fist page of a web site. The website’s goal was to welcome visitors to Lancaster County. To complete this project I used Photoshop. When designing the page, I decided to blur the background such that the buttons and welcome message would stand out. Completing this project was the first time I had created a “rollover” state for a button. Before this, I had only ever used pre-made buttons in the past to link to other pages and sites. || ** Lancaster **** Webpage ** By completing this project I learned just how time consuming web design can be. In order to make something your own, you really need to put the time and effort into the project. While time consuming, I did enjoy the project. I especially enjoyed seeing how slight changes could really impact the design. || When hosting workshops in the district I used email invites to determine who would and who would not attend. After the workshop I posted the handouts online on the school districted technology webpage. || **Email Invites** Email invites were one of the best things I did when completing the workshops. They allowed me to know how many people were coming to a workshop without having the person need to respond with anything more than a click of the mouse. ||
 * = **Standard** ||= **Artifact** ||= **Description/Rationale** ||= **Reflection** ||
 * I.B.1 || Remote Software Deployment || **Remote Software Deployment**
 * I.B.2 || Stock Market Webquest || **Stock Market Webquest**
 * I.B.3 || [|Study Island] || **Study** **Island**
 * Study** **Island**
 * I.B.4 || [[image:LanHomePage.png]] || ** Lancaster **** Webpage
 * I.B.5 || Email Invites || **Email Invites**