June
2005 |
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Collaboration
is formalized between INFOhio and SirsiDynix. |
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July-
Sept.
2005 |
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Pilot takes place with 19 Ohio educators to develop three SchoolRooms
(Earth Science, U.S. History, Parent Guide) for three grade levels (elementary,
middle and high school). |
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Nov.-
Dec.
2005 |
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A technical
review by INFOhio staff occurs to assess needs/concerns with the software. |
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Jan.
30-
Feb. 17,
2006 |
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Pilot
occurs in the Shaker Heights City School
District to test software functionality and usability, in partnership with Kent State University. |
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March
2006 |
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Pilot
results are evaluated, and it is mutually agreed upon to plan for continued development. |
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June
2006 |
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One hundred
thirty-four Ohio educators (teachers and librarians) are selected to attend a 2 ½ day
workshop at Kent State University to develop 64 additional SchoolRooms in the
K-12 curriculum including Fine Arts, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies,
Technology and Using the Library, with additional SchoolRooms for Career
& College, Children & Young Adult Literature, Educator’s Guide and
Librarian’s Guide. See
a list of contributors. [PDF 2 pgs] |
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June-July
2006 |
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Development
of the 64 SchoolRooms and Teaser Content (by Facilitators and Content Teaser
Contributors PDF 1 pg) takes place. |
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Aug.-Oct.
2006 |
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 Based on the content
identified, the SchoolRooms portal is built by SirsiDynix and is turned over to
INFOhio for Phase One deployment. |
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Oct.
2006-
May 2007 |
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Kalida Local Schools and
Shaker Heights City Schools are selected for Phase One deployment. Each district will work
with INFOhio during the 2006-2007 school year to test and use SchoolRooms, as
INFOhio plans to deploy SchoolRooms in 2007-2008. |
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Jan.-May
2007 |
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INFOhio and SirsiDynix work
together in the maintenance of SchoolRooms. |
