An introduction to the myDragonNet Learning Platform one schools answer to a crucial issue facing schools today: how do they build and maintain a electronic Learning Platform that will help them carry out their educational mission. In this half of the presentation we explore the myDragonNet system and explore what it does for all members of a learning community.

1. Integrating Classroom Management, Curriculum Development and Electronic Portfolios Learning Platforms & On-line Learning Communities Karen Moffat South Island School (Hong Kong) Justin Hardman Hong Kong International School Part 2/2

2. is designed to personalize learning and to give each member of the online learning community an individual digital identity

5. How does work? It is an integrating framework that links three main structural components: Class & Group Homepages Portfolio Curriculum Library Personal Digital Identity

9. Personalized address book allows communication with all stakeholders in a student’s education Students Parents Student Services Homeroom Teacher Entire Class Individual Students

12. Understanding by Design Unit Template Unit design based on work by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins and their "Understanding By Design" books (ed 1 & 2) Example Template Assessment: What is the Evidence of student learning? Learning Activities: How do we get there? Standards and Benchmarks: What are the big ideas?

16. Curriculum Archive Archive tracks development of curriculum over time Class Homepages Portfolio 2005-2006 Curriculum 2007-2008 Curriculum 2006-2007 Curriculum Curriculum Library Captures the continual curriculum development by faculty

21. “ I get my HW and assignments off of it when I'm sick (or if I lost them, oops), also it helps me plan how to study for tests. I also look to it for updates on school events. I also liked how, at the beginning of the year, I could check my schedule when I was unsure.” “ DEFINITELY continue using it.” “… keep up the good system and I'm hoping to see a new version of myDragonNet next year!” “ myDragonnet is a great communications system and it's helped me out so much this year. Keep up the good work!” Quotes from student feedback it sucks Stop myDragonNet!