For our group Ed Tech inquiry we have decided to look at FreshGrade. FreshGrade is an online system that allows for teachers, students and parents to stay connected with what is going in the classroom. The site gives you the tools as a teacher to design lessons, schedule assignments and projects, as well as, grade students work and give feedback on assignments. The site also allows parents to stay up to date with what the class is learning and look at how their children are doing in the classroom. School District 61 Greater Victoria has been using FreshGrade for a couple years now, and the response from parents, teachers, and students has been very positive. On the SD61 website you can find all kinds of resources and articles explaining FreshGrade and how effective it can be for the classroom. For this inquiry we will be looking at the Pros and Cons for teachers, students, and parents as well as contacting SD 61 teachers and asking them about their thoughts on the program. We will also be talking to a parent whose children attends a SD 61 school and getting their opinion on the program. We found this topic to be very applicable for us, as some of us may find jobs in the SD61 district and will have to use the site in our own classroom. 

Here is a link to the SD 61 websites resource page on FreshGrade: 

–       https://learn.sd61.bc.ca/freshgrade-for-parents/