As a district, we have all these online collaboration tools now; some are paid for sites, and some are free: online grading software, learning management system, and filtering software. Even textbook companies have created online environments for teachers and students to share ideas--collaborate.
We can barely manage our own activities, how can we keep up with all these online solutions. Students should be expected to 'create an account' each and every time they have a new teacher. Teachers today must think about the digital footprint of their students, just as parents do. Why can't there be a solution to meet all our needs?
Districts need to consider this:
Teachers must have the ability to share photos, announcements, school and classroom discussions or communications. It must be private. It must have private message features, maybe even a chat feature. Should students be able to network with each other--yes at certain grade levels and for certain activities. Teachers should have the ability to control this.
Students should be able to comment on other student work
Why isn't there a perfect solution?!