Podcast: Get the word out – netTrekker d.i.

Written by: Marci Campbell
Friday, January 2nd, 2009

We receive many requests from our customers for suggestions on how best to communicate the features of netTrekker d.i. to students, teachers and parents. Traditionally, schools and districts have used print and electronic media to get this information out. netTrekker d.i. provides an online tour and training videos, customizable parent letters and school newsletter articles, instructions on establishing netTrekker d.i. browser, desktop, and website links, and access to printable Quick Reference Guides, and Bookmarks.

One customer took this a step further and created a podcast to explain netTrekker d.i. and its benefits to its community of users. GrantWood Area Education Agency is one of 10 agencies established by the state of Iowa to work with the public and private schools districts to ensure all students reach their potential by providing resources, services, and educational programs. In the fall of 2008, Grant Wood AEA purchased a netTrekker d.i. subscription for the schools in its service area. This large subscription provided netTrekker d.i. access to over 180 schools and over 75,000 students and teachers. The implementation began with emails sent to the netTrekker administrators in each building to bring awareness and instructions on accessing netTrekker d.i. This was followed up by an onsite netTrekker d.i. Train the Trainer workshop attended by Grant Wood AEA staff and some district administrators. Finally, to help these individuals get the word out about netTrekker d.i. to this large community – a podcast was created.

The podcast was facilitated by Kay Rewarts, Grant Wood AEA consultant, as she asked the following questions of Marci Campbell, netTrekker d.i. Customer Support & Training Specialist.

Explain what netTrekker d.i. is and it’s benefits to teachers
How can netTrekker d.i. help teachers align their curriculum with 21st century learning skills?
What are some of the advantages of netTrekker d.i. compared to some of your competitors?
Can netTrekker d.i. be used by students and parents? How can parents use it effectively to reinforce learning at home?

TO HEAR MARCI’S ANSWERS … check out the netTrekker d.i. podcast!

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