Dimension of the

Problem

Attributes of the
Tool - Rationale for
Technology

Problem Solving
Strategies

Record keeping

Multiple facets of app

allow for records on
behaviour, attendance
and grades in one
convenient place.

Parent-teacher
communication

App allows for direct

communication via
email to parents, this
eliminates the
possibility of
forgetting to make
contact upon logging
behaviors.

Parent-teacher
interviews

Student Cards allow

for both quick
overviews and more
in depth records on
student behaviours,
grades and
attendance. Able to
show parents multiple
aspects of
performance in one
convenient place.
Student progress in
both behaviour and
academic standing is
logged and can be
accessed through the
student card, or the
relevant pages within
the app.

Prioritizing and
Assessing Options:
both pros and cons
are weighed through
the exploration of
each aspect.
Hill Climbing: this app
helps bridge the
communication gap
between parent and
teacher. While not the
only solution it allows
for quick reporting in
cases where
immediate
communication is
required.
Creating Subgoals: by
learning other aspects
of the app, you are
able to better able to
present information in
a concise manner to
parents, opening up
channels of
communication.

Monitoring student
progress

Elaboration: by
creating a mock class,
experimenting with
settings and
possibilities opens up
more solutions while
allowing any possible
deficiencies to
become known.