Personal Reflection
There are not many software packages that support mathematical or scientific computations in a given learning management system. As an online teacher, I was really happy to learn about WIRIS in a recent conference, and had an opportunity to learn more about this product by doing this assignment.
With the advances in technology, teachers have more options as to how to deliver lessons and course contents. I do not have a business background and it is very enlightening to view an educational product from a business perspective. As stated in our week 3 reading, it is very important for EVA's to be skeptical about the newest educational products. All companies emphasize their innovative features when promoting new products. It is critical to see beyond this in order to ensure the viability of the company. While teachers or instructors may not be able to make all the decisions related to learning programs and resources, it is very useful for us to put on our EVA 'hat' when learning about a new service or product. By analyzing WIRIS using the six facets of the 'cube' in ETEC 522, I had a chance to look beyond the services they provide and examine the company and the WIRIS management team in depth.
As an online math teacher, I am constantly learning about different softwares, APP's and online educational resources. By completing this assignment, I have realized that it is very important to learn about the company profile as well as its business model. The teacher and school district need to ensure that the company provides sustainable products before they are implemented widely in different courses.
With the advances in technology, teachers have more options as to how to deliver lessons and course contents. I do not have a business background and it is very enlightening to view an educational product from a business perspective. As stated in our week 3 reading, it is very important for EVA's to be skeptical about the newest educational products. All companies emphasize their innovative features when promoting new products. It is critical to see beyond this in order to ensure the viability of the company. While teachers or instructors may not be able to make all the decisions related to learning programs and resources, it is very useful for us to put on our EVA 'hat' when learning about a new service or product. By analyzing WIRIS using the six facets of the 'cube' in ETEC 522, I had a chance to look beyond the services they provide and examine the company and the WIRIS management team in depth.
As an online math teacher, I am constantly learning about different softwares, APP's and online educational resources. By completing this assignment, I have realized that it is very important to learn about the company profile as well as its business model. The teacher and school district need to ensure that the company provides sustainable products before they are implemented widely in different courses.