Genre: Apps
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Video Wheel
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The Challenge: Share individual video narratives to present the student as a multi-faceted individual, not defined by any single label or role, and with overlapping interests and passions. Visually reinforce the relationship of each student identity to the other while presenting 15 videos in a compact, mobile-friendly layout. Solution: A satellite model in which the…
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Student Dismissal
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The issue: Dismiss up to 290 students within 30 minutes from multiple locations through multiple exits. The need: Real-time, up-to-the second data on each student, their location, where they’re needed and when, all accessible to teachers, dismissal staff, front desk personnel and after-school program coordinators throughout the campus. The solution: A web app designed and…
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Verified Downloads
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This app requires a user to submit a valid email address in order to download content. To verify, the user is sent a unique, time-sensitive url to effect the download. Tools for the site owner include tracking downloads by content, email address, name and date. Tools used: HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress, MySQL
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Newsletter
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A tool for creating and publishing an email newsletter from recently published web site articles. Functionality includes flexible story selection and ordering, inclusion of photos, and custom messaging options. Additional features include html and plain text templates with preview and test sends as well as mail list management. Backend tools include full anti-spam compliance and…
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Substitutes
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A tool for securing substitute teachers. Functionality includes lists of approved subs and tracking of teacher absences. Custom features include an email and text message notification system for contacting multiple substitute candidates. Tools used: HTML, CSS, PHP, WordPress, MySQL
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Resource Management
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Reservation system for shared resources throughout the school, including computers, rooms and vehicles. Functionality includes multiple view options plus recurring reservations by day, week, month or year with duration by date or repetition. Features include management tools for adding, editing and deleting resources as well as creating resource groups and grouping and setting access privileges.…
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Calendar
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Comprehensive listing of school events with filters for individual calendars (ie Athletics, Admissions) and day or date range. The Google Calendar API is used to access event data while WordPress allows linked data, offering additional information through related articles and announcements. Tools: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, MySQL, Google Calendar API
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Directory
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A directory of students, families and staff. Functionality includes simple and advanced search, filters by name, grade and role. Features include mapping through Google Maps, printable layouts and group email tools. Tools used: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, MySQL, Google Maps API