Creating a Classroom Website

Creating a Classroom Website Allyson Dewar Technology Integration Specialist Oakland Schools

“The web can make or break a school.”~BESTEDSITES.COM • What does “web presence mean?” • Web Presence is defined as "the appearance of a person or organization on the World Wide Web.” Web presence can be measured by the amount of sites an organization or individual has. How can a teacher begin to establish a web presence??? BY CREATING A CLASS WEBSITE!

Why should a teacher have a class website? • Meets the needs of many students • Creates an archive of your class • Keeps you organized and on track • Saves time in the long run • Easy answer to “What did I miss?” • Communication/Share • Collaborate with other educators • “Show Off” your classroom • Gateway to engagement • Reminders

What should go on a class website? • Schedule • Calendar • Teacher Bio • Photo Gallery • Expectations/Rules • Syllabus • Contact Info • Link to Check Online Grades • Homework Help, Links • Student Work • Class Work • Newsletters • Blog • Reminders

What platform can I use to create a classroom website? • Weebly • Wix • Google Sites • Other ideas to consider: • Edmodo • Facebook Group Page • Twitter • Remind 101

Creating a Classroom Website

Creating a Classroom Website

Presentation Transcript

Creating a Website

Creating a Free Website

Creating a Classroom Website Using Weebly

Creating a Classroom Wikispace

Tutorial … Creating a Website

Creating a connected open classroom

Creating a Comprehensible Input Classroom

Creating a Comprehensible Input Classroom

Creating a website

Creating a Classroom Wikispace

Creating a DCD Classroom Schedule

Creating a portfolio website

Creating a Website

Creating a School Website

Creating a Classroom Newsletter

Creating and Using a Wiki/Website in your Classroom

Creating a Classroom Website

Creating a Caring Classroom Community

CREATING A SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOM

Creating a positive classroom atmosphere

Creating a Website