Suite Tools for Schools

Workshop Description:

This hands-on workshop will explain how instructors can take the first step towards integrating technology in their classroom using SurfYourWork.com, a free and very popular online school-to-home portal. Participants will also explore a wide variety of tools from Jasmine Technologies (www.jasminetech.com) -- Karisma, a client-side software;
DaVinci, a server-side software; and eSkewl.com, a new web-based application. Adil Lalani and his Jasmine Tech colleagues will introduce you to a suite that integrates school tools in one convenient package and provides administrative and communication solutions.


Presenters: Terrence D. Elliott, CEO, Jasmine Technologies, Adil Lalani, Director Web Services, Jasmine Technologies, James Ming, Jasmine Technologies

Presenter: Terrence D. Elliott, CEO, Jasmine Technologies

Terrence D. Elliott has a strong background in management of information systems and electronic engineering, as well as a solid mix of business development and Internet engineering skills. As the lead team member of the U.S. Navy's HAZMAT control system, he led the technology consulting practice, working closely with vendors and foreign nationals. His leadership was responsible for the implementation of wide-ranging software systems, and he was acknowledged for accomplishing this “under budget and ahead of schedule.” Charged with developing a control system for an overseas airbase, he managed high-profile online development projects within the U.S. airbase in Japan.

Presenter: Adil Lalani, Director Web Services, Jasmine Technologies

Adil Lalani is a Systems Design Engineering student at the University of Waterloo and is also the Director of Web Services for Jasmine Technologies. His knowledge and experience with online learning, communication, and collaboration systems and services is very extensive. For a long-term high school project, Adil entirely designed and developed SurfYourWork.com, an online school management system that is currently being used by over 450 schools across the world.

Presenter: James Ming, Jasmine Technologies

James Ming has worked extensively with US schools in streaming-lining their process in meeting the US mandated No Child Left Behind act. He has developed Learning Management programs, such as Letter Grade (www.lettergrade.com), to help teachers easily align instructions and assessments directly to state standards. His core competency is translating user requirements into web functionality.