Websites, Wikis & Blogs
According to Simple English Wikipedia...
A website is a set of webpages that are joined together.... There is almost always a single homepage which has links to other pages that are part of that "site".
A website is a set of webpages that are joined together.... There is almost always a single homepage which has links to other pages that are part of that "site".
Website Purpose
Effective websites have a clear purpose, even when a site may be large and multi-faceted. So, it is important that a site's creator be clear about his or her purpose. This facilitates structuring the site in a well organized manner with easy navigation. Clarity about purpose helps in choosing the most appropriate type of website. |
A few good reasons for classroom websites...
- support learning challenges
- create permanent record of classroom activities that can be shared with parents (and anyone else who is interested)
- create portfolio of work and track learner progress
- organize materials for easy (searchable) retrieval--any time and from anywhere
- window into classroom for parents
- showcase for classroom activities and individual achievement
- facilitates engagement
- communication tool--in multiple directions
- provide access to learning resources and learning tools
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