Web Page Reflection

Classroom WebPages are an easy way for a teacher to continue his or her involvement with the students and parents. NETS standard 2., Communication and Collaboration is supported because students use the page as a way of communicating from a distance. The page can be very resourceful to students. If a student misses a class or forgets to write down homework, they can visit the site from home if a computer is available, to retrieve what they have missed. Providing an email will provide students an opportunity to ask questions. Students can find additional practice or games to reinforce the lessons they have learned. Parents also benefit from classroom websites. Parents can see what their child is learning and participate in their web games. Rules and consequences are posted for parents and students to see to reinforce what the students are told in class. WebPages should offer students more support once they leave the classroom.
   
Organizing a webpage will help me as a teacher organize my work. The lessons plan link must be up to date so parents and students are linking to the right information. Web games and activities must also follow the order of the lesson plans so students can easily practice the lesson being taught in class.  By organizing a webpage, I am ultimately organizing the class because the two should coincide. WebPages should be helpful to page visitors instead of confusing. If a page is confusing, parents and students will not benefit because they are less likely to visit the page. The webpage can provide links to other important sites as well as to a class blog or google group discussion board.  A webpage can be a starting point for students to become more involved with their work. They can receive additional practice or supplemental information. Through the webpage, I can guide students to other informational, accurate, and appropriate sites. This supports NETS standard 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility. WebPages are a great communication and informational resource for parents and students.