Desirable Features
General
- Clear
- Simple
- Easy to navigate
- Up to date
- Fast loading
- Searchable
Teachers Want:
- Links to resources
- Links for students
- Schedules
- Calendars
- Newsletters
Parents Want:
- Staff directory
- Calendar (school and/or district)
- Menu
- Schedules
- Work done in classroom
- Curriculum
- Board agendas and minutes
- Email reminders
- Newsletters (pink sheets)
Students Want:
- Homework
- Links to fun sites
- Interviews
- Schedules
- Pictures
- Music
- Animation (perhaps in separate section)
Community Members Want:
- Budget information
- School statistics
- Teacher evaluation information
- Curriculum
- Board agendas and minutes
- Calendar of events
Computer Staff Wants:
- Content easily updated by non-technical staff
- Updates via web (not client software)
- Templates for consistent look
- CSS for consistent formatting
- Compliant with standards (disabilities, resizable)
- Automated emails
- Short learning curve for users
Administration Wants:
- Low cost
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Secure information