During the search of the hundreds of Web 2.0 I ran across some amazing technology. I was thoroughly impressed with how these platforms could be setup to fit any and every need for a particular area to enhance awareness and learning. After a good 30 minute search, I ran across a web tool that designed specifically for band programs! :)) Ututti in a nut shell is a management tool that allows directors, parents, and band members (future, current, and alumni) to remain engaged in all activities and accounts during the entire school year. Every student and parent gains an opportunity to sign on to the directors account and develop their individual account.
After creating my account, I began entering names to create an overall roll of band members. Each student can be placed in groups by instrument, grade level, or skill level.
Once all students are entered into the system, I can access their personal links to add all personal information which can only be accessed by the student, parent and director. To the left of the screen there are also links available to add parents info, check students inventory use, finances, and current grades for the class.
This financial page is an EXCELLENT assistant for managing funds for our organization. During a regular school year, my program will collect anywhere between 20,000 to 50,000 through student dues, fundraisers, and donations. Ututti not only offers music programs the opportunity to adequately manage funds but it gives students a sense of ownership to manage their personal accounts and dues. Each student would receive emails about due dates for funds and future fundraising events.
Ututti is also great for managing inventory within the program. Once all instruments, uniforms, music, etc. are entered, Ututti can assist in the management process to account for all items and which student is utilizing which instrument.
Ututti is an amazing tool that would work wonderfully in relieving a lot of stress within my educational facility. Ututti will remove the filing system that we have relied on for years and create a better networking community that is needed for distributing information other than paper based.
I never heard of Ututti before but from the look of your post it seems like a really great tool for a band teacher to use in there class room. Even a music teacher could find great use from this web 2.0 tool in there room. Thanks for sharing this unique tool.
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