Guiding principles
The site should be:
Organic: That means changeable. As technology develops and students and parents change, this site and links should be changeable as well. Too often, websites start with a bang and then become Internet “orphans” after a particular group of students or parents move on. With involvement, this site will continue.
Independent: This site is not taking a political stand. Neither should it be bound by CMS rules or a complex system of seeking official approval. However, it should be moderated by thoughtful, wise parents and teachers, who will help foster reasoned, courteous debate, learning and fun.. And protect our kids from posting something that may come back to haunt them.
Educational: It’s about IB Matters, after all. Links to teacher websites and other places jumping-off points for learning are highly encouraged.
Sustainable: Related to organic. It should not be a burden to any teacher, parent or student. No one should do this as a full-time job. Cyberspace is a tool, not a substitute for life. Thus, while it would be cool for this site to have something new every day, it won’t have that unless many, many people choose to participate. And that might not happen for a long time, or it might ebb and flow as our lives flow.
Elegant: Too much information can overwhelm. This is a connection point to all the other resources out there, not a complete list of every single cyberspace mention of IB. In addition, it should strive to only give you good quality stuff, promising the best use of your time online.
Scaleable: That means that if the IB presence in cyberspace expands in Charlotte and nationally, this website will be a part of that community, creating stronger connections among students, parents and teachers.
Organic: That means changeable. As technology develops and students and parents change, this site and links should be changeable as well. Too often, websites start with a bang and then become Internet “orphans” after a particular group of students or parents move on. With involvement, this site will continue.
Independent: This site is not taking a political stand. Neither should it be bound by CMS rules or a complex system of seeking official approval. However, it should be moderated by thoughtful, wise parents and teachers, who will help foster reasoned, courteous debate, learning and fun.. And protect our kids from posting something that may come back to haunt them.
Educational: It’s about IB Matters, after all. Links to teacher websites and other places jumping-off points for learning are highly encouraged.
Sustainable: Related to organic. It should not be a burden to any teacher, parent or student. No one should do this as a full-time job. Cyberspace is a tool, not a substitute for life. Thus, while it would be cool for this site to have something new every day, it won’t have that unless many, many people choose to participate. And that might not happen for a long time, or it might ebb and flow as our lives flow.
Elegant: Too much information can overwhelm. This is a connection point to all the other resources out there, not a complete list of every single cyberspace mention of IB. In addition, it should strive to only give you good quality stuff, promising the best use of your time online.
Scaleable: That means that if the IB presence in cyberspace expands in Charlotte and nationally, this website will be a part of that community, creating stronger connections among students, parents and teachers.
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