Engrade

I created my first online gradebook using engrade software. This online website is free. I actually was unsure of using an online gradebook because I am so used to my gradebook I write in and my method of grading. Also, I teach third grade so I do not have to be as concered with a number grade as middle school and high school teachers are. We don't have to put number grades on the report card. We have a scale that has to do with how the students are completing their work. For example, they get a 1 if they need constant assistance to complete their work and they receive a 4 if they exceed expectations. However, I found the online gradebook to be a useful tool. I liked how you were able to put in the grade scale and the computer figures out the scores for you. Honestly I liked all the features on the website. There was nothing that I didn't like or would change. I thought it was a great idea to include a place to post a comment. It is always nice for students and parents to see how they are doing.
I found this to a useful tool that I would use in the classroom. I think parents would love this. They would be able to check their childrens grades, attendance and even what is going on in the classroom! Most parents in my district love to be involved so this would be great for them. This is also a great way to communicate with the parents throughout the semester about the studens grades. When the time comes for the report card to go home the parents will not be shocked if the students aren't doing well because they would have been able to check on the website.
One more thing I liked about the website was that it had a calender where teachers could list events or tests coming up! This is great for communicating and keeping parents in touch with what is going on in the classroom.