Teacher Web Reflections

1. Describe how you see the use of a class web site could support your future teaching. 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.

There are multiple ways a class web site could support my future teaching. If I had a project or activity that I wanted my students to complete when we went to the computer lab, a class web site would be an easy homepage. I could use this to direct students to a certain page, as appose to having them type in multiple web addresses and search through pages. A class web site can be a wonderful communication tool for students, as I did in the teacher web, I could post announcements, reminders, homework assignments, grades, and other resources. This is an easy way to communicate with students in a fast, organized, and efficient way. A class web site can also be a great communication tool for a teacher to connect with parents. A parent can know what their child is doing and how they are doing in school. Parent involvement is a very important aspect of a child’s education. With a class website parents can easily ask questions, give feedback, and just stay informed.

2. 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 think a class web site can enhance students learning by providing an easy to use and organized communication tool. If students have a resource to access they can improve their learning they can look up details they may have forgot about an assignment, view examples, find extra practice problems, ask the teacher a question if they are at home, or anything else a teacher want to put on the class web site. Another way I think a class web site could enhance students learning is by providing links to technology activities for learning, such as slideshows, educational games, and informational web sites.

3. 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?

I think the web resource page is a strong feature because I think students will get excited about these and enjoy them on their own time. At a young age most students enjoy using technology and the internet but they do not know where to always find fun kid friendly sites. This page will help students navigate safely to fun interactive web sites.
I also think the announcement page is a strong feature. This could be a very useful communication tool for both students and parents. A family could get in the habit of checking the announcement page every night and be prepared for the following day.