You can spend hours searching for research on the effectiveness of classroom
websites. The most impactful piece of information that I have found comes from
another educator. Reading his top 10 reasons for having a classroom website
made me reflect on the impact that my webiste had on communication of
expectations and organization. If you would like to read more about his views
(high school English teacher), click here. If you would like to get ideas on how to
improve your website, start with our own staff here at CPMS. We have some great
classroom websites.
10. It’s an easy
way to meet the needs of many students who have IEP and 504
plans
9. You’re creating an archive of your class – complete with the exact
materials you’ve used *This is why I like the blog feature
on
8. A teaching website keeps you organized and on
track
7. It’s getting so easy to do that it can actually
save you time
6. You have an easy answer to “What did I miss?”
5. Parents get the information that they need
4. Your
contributions go farther than you think
A well-done classroom website has
global impact.
3. It’s okay to show off
You do amazing
things in your classroom every day. Share what you do with the
world.
2. It’s a two-way street
A class website isn’t just a way for you
to communicate with others, it’s a
way for others to communicate with you.
1. It’s your gateway to engagement
websites. The most impactful piece of information that I have found comes from
another educator. Reading his top 10 reasons for having a classroom website
made me reflect on the impact that my webiste had on communication of
expectations and organization. If you would like to read more about his views
(high school English teacher), click here. If you would like to get ideas on how to
improve your website, start with our own staff here at CPMS. We have some great
classroom websites.
10. It’s an easy
way to meet the needs of many students who have IEP and 504
plans
9. You’re creating an archive of your class – complete with the exact
materials you’ve used *This is why I like the blog feature
on
8. A teaching website keeps you organized and on
track
7. It’s getting so easy to do that it can actually
save you time
6. You have an easy answer to “What did I miss?”
5. Parents get the information that they need
4. Your
contributions go farther than you think
A well-done classroom website has
global impact.
3. It’s okay to show off
You do amazing
things in your classroom every day. Share what you do with the
world.
2. It’s a two-way street
A class website isn’t just a way for you
to communicate with others, it’s a
way for others to communicate with you.
1. It’s your gateway to engagement