Transcript 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.

Creating a
Classroom
Website
Allyson Dewar
Technology Integration Specialist
Oakland Schools
“The web can make or break
a school.”~BESTEDSITES.COM
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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?
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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?
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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