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Who is eligible? Teachers
of grades 3-12. Please note that prior
knowledge of Moodle or other virtual learning environments is not a
requirement. Training materials and support will be provided to you as
you learn to use the teacher-friendly tools available to you on SqoolTools.com.
What is SqoolTools? SqoolTools
is
an online service, brought to you by SqoolTechs, LLC, that provides
instructional tools for the purpose of “Supporting
Quality Online Opportunities
for Learning”.
Specifically, SqoolTools
is a virtual learning environment, built on Moodle open source
software, that allows K-12 teachers to create interactive websites to
either support classroom instruction or to deliver instruction
completely online. SqoolTools provides a wide variety of tools that
support most instructional and classroom management tasks.
Why are you providing a free virtual classroom? SqoolTools
is currently in Beta Phase. We
are testing the best ways to deliver and service SqoolTools
accounts. In
addition, during the Beta phase we will be integrating
instructional resources and other features that improve the
functionality of the base software. We are
currently seeking
teachers to serve as beta
testers. There are a limited number of beta testers needed.
In exchange for your participation as a beta
tester, you will
be provided with a SqoolTools account
free of
charge during the beta phase and for a period of one year following the
close of the beta phase.
What does "Beta
Phase" mean? Beta is a
stage in a software release life cycle. Stage one is
alpha which focuses on planning and development. Stage two is
beta
in which the software is being actively tested and
debugged. Stage
three is the stable phase in which all important bugs have
been
removed and the software works smoothly.
What are the responsibilities of beta testers? Your
responsibilities as a beta
tester are to use the software for instructional purposes and report
any issues or problems that you experience. You may be asked to
periodically provide your opinion by completing an online survey.
When
will I have access to my virtual classroom?We
will be
making our selections within the next week. You will be notified by
email if you are selected as a beta tester. You will have
access immediately upon notification of being selected as a beta tester.
Where will my virtual classroom be located? How do I apply to be a beta tester? By
completing the following application you are
applying to serve as a beta tester:
If you have questions, please explore the information on SqoolTools.com or send an email to admin@sqooltechs.com . Thanks
for your interest in SqoolTools!
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