Teacher Web Critiques

Teacher Web Critiques
Now that you have your Teacher Web Project completed, reflect on how you might use this type of technology within your future classroom. First think about creating and using a class web site in general terms using whatever software or system a school district might provide you. Then think about the features of the Teacher Web system and how you have created the pages on your site. Post your responses to these questions on your Blog site with a title of “Teacher Web Reflections”

Describe at least 3 ways how you see the use of a class web site could be used to support your future teaching. Provide specific details for each example.

The Teacher Web system keeps everything very organized. If I ever wanted to look back on a lesson it would be right there, easy access for me. I also appreciate how simple the website can be to create and navigate. Not only does this help my students and parents find all the information they need, but I am (now) able to fix things, edit, add, create, etc. with little confusion. Finally, the fact that I can have random assessments online to check my students progress helps my future lesson planning. I can make simple assessments online and the answers will be delivered promptly and organized so I can make judgments on what my students learned, what should be reviewed and when we should move on to the next subject.
Identify what you see as the top 2 ways students could use a class web site to enhance their learning and provide some justifications for your selections.
I could use this for posting various study guides regarding systems or cycles that might be difficult to remember without a visual (i.e. the circulatory system, or photosynthesis). This makes these difficult topics easily accessible for my students as well as clear and visually pleasing. I think younger students would find this very helpful in learning about how computers and internet work. It’s very important in this day in age to start young with technology because it is becoming more and more popular in schools. Teacher/class websites are safe and simple ways to introduce students into this world.
Think about the page types and features of the Teacher Web system. What do you feel where the 2 strongest features or page types within the Teacher Web system? Why do you see these as the strongest?

As a future parent, I appreciate the fact that parents and guardians can see exactly what is going on in their student’s classroom. Parents often have no clue about events or reports or homework their student has unless their child tells them. Obviously the class calendar is a favorite of mine because parents can check up on upcoming events, tests, etc. without having to search for the paper class bulletin or newsletter. I also really liked the links page. I remember countless times I was asked to do research on a topic with absolutely no clue what websites would be appropriate and/or academically sound. Having links available to the students will help them navigate the internet with ease and gain a better understanding of what websites are appropriate for research.