Professional Development Workshops

Welcome to Class Websites

Contact me with questions or comments -
Dr. Sheila Gersh

YOU TUBE DOWNLOADER can be used to download You Tube videos. You can download it for free at http://youtubedownload.altervista.org/

Using the Flip Camera:

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Creating class websites to Support Classroom Teaching and Learning

Why a Class Website:

A website can be like having a bulletin board in your classroom. Normally a bulletin board is put on the wall and has information on it about daily activities, a calendar of upcoming events, some articles pertaining to class material, gives merit to well performing students. All this content changes over time, but it's posted on a single board to share with the class.

A classroom website can provide the same thing for your classroom but instead of only being visible in a classroom, a website can be seen everywhere and at any time. By showcasing students' work through a website, students can gain a sense of pride in their work and a sense of purpose - motivating them to study the subject.

Benefits:

Class websites can provide a means by which students can access useful information quickly and easily. Teachers can regularly update the class website with new material for classes, instead of providing new books or making photocopies.
Websites make it easy to share information and documents, which makes administrative tasks more efficient.
Storing and sharing information on-line (on a website) saves paper, printing costs and mailing costs.
If information is stored on a website, that information can be accessed when you are away from the school or office - simply by viewing the website.