Procedure_Issues


 * Issue:** Concern over the plan to share TeacherMates between two classrooms (expressed by a teacher who had a set assigned solely to her in a previous year): "I'm sure this has been thought through, but I'm concerned how two classes will share a set. Each child was responsible for their TM with their number on it. The data was synched to my computer where I could monitor a child's progress/understanding. The teacherMates also are set up to match my reading group levels and math levels. I was able to change a child's level on their TM as needed through synching. The sets are held on a charging doc and must be charged over night and synched weekly. They had numerous technical problems that required the teacher to do a quick synch. I can't imagine having to go to another teacher's room to do this in the middle of center/guided reading time. Also, we are on a master schedule. Most of us are teaching the same thing at the same time. How are we to use these at the most appropriate time, center time, and share them? Just something to think about before agreeing to have them shared. I loved them and would use them again, but knowing what I know now, I would not agree to share them. Too much chaos!" (RRISD)
 * Response:** This concern is valid and, hopefully, will be addressed during training. (RA@RRISD)

My teachers wish for a video or a way to project what is happening on the TeacherMate so that the whole class can see an introduction to the functions and listen to the audio at the same time.
 * Union Hill Concern: 12-02-2009**

My teachers wish that they had one or two extra devices for students to use if their primary unit malfunctions.
 * Union Hill Concern: 12/08/2009**