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= = =**Needs Analysis**= Improved student engagement is the ultimate goal which would have the most profound effect on learning. Toward this goal, students need individual monitored email accounts such as Gaggle and ePals, with which they could communicate with teachers and students, collaborate with classmates, and access valuable web 2.0 resources to enhance learning. It is essential, from an administrative standpoint that such accounts be monitored for appropriate use and content.

The Problem Statement
¾ Students in Solanco High School have no access to monitored email accounts which they could use to access valuable resources on the internet or to communicate with each other and with teachers appropriately. //Who is affected?// //What is the cause?// //What kind of a problem is it?// //What is the goal for improvement?//
 * High School students who want a more authentic and motivating learning experience and teachers who want to engage students.
 * Although students and teachers often have their own email accounts, districts are often not willing to invest in email accounts which monitor appropriate communication.
 * The problem is one of cost vs. benefits. If schools are to pay for such accounts, it is important to show tangible benefits.
 * The goal is to improve student engagement and learning and ultimately to convince the administration that individual student email accounts is worthwhile.

Root Cause
Although students and teachers often have their own email accounts, districts are often not willing to invest in email accounts which monitor appropriate communication because they are either unaware or unconvinced of possible benefits.

**Gap Analysis**
The use of email can measurably facilitate both student engagement and student learning. Email can be used as a tool of communication to provide more authentic learning experience and as a means to access valuable web resources for students. Both students and teachers are already using email accounts for their individual needs, thus its application to the learning environment would be a natural transition. These surveys could be administered to assess current use of email, use of technology, and current level of engagement.

[|Survey of student email use] [|Survey of student engagement]