Make Your Website Work For You
Learning Target: I can use the techology resources that are available in BISD to create an interactive and informative website.
First Class Handout Web_Publishing_MAC.pdf
1. Organization Plan before you create Have a specific goal or function in mind for your site Homework resource Communication with families Extra credit location Enrichment and Lesson Plan Extension All of the above Complete a site map before you begin Gather your resources to make uploading fast and eliminate frustration Divide by Content Area/Type of Resource/Audience/Period
2. Ease of Navigation Focus on the user experience - do what's best for them Clear, concise, logical Avoid too little or too much navigation Your
most important information should never be more than 2 clicks away Consistency is key
3. Features and Functions About Me/Contact Name School Grade Class/Content Area Email Address (school) Telephone (school) Conference Period/Tutorial Times Blog Announcements/Reminders Daily Review (What We Learned Today) Question/Word/Problem of the Day Student of the Week Student Work Web Calendar Assignments Birthdays Daily Review School and Class Events Snack Calendar Listing Folder Gallery Forms for Parents Class Info Field Trip Forms Volunteer Forms Regularly Delivered Materials Vocabulary Spelling Words Notes PowerPoint Presentations Class Notes Resource Pages Link Pages Documents/Presentations
Embedded Web 2.0 Gadgets and Widgets Examples:
Audio Files Podcasting Student Work
4. Updated Content Stale pages draw flies, not visitors Put dynamic info up front (top), static to the back (bottom) It takes a commitment from you to maintain your site Set a routine, update at the same time each time Make it a priority - if you don't...they won't Use features that make updating easy - listing folders, blogs Keep it simple - 5 minute updates every day on your conference are better than lengthy updates once every 3 months Ask for input or suggestions from parents for content
5. Advertise Drive traffic to you site Extra credit on site Resources necessary for student projects Assignment instructions online Useful information on class/school/district happenings Publicize Show your website at Meet the Teacher Night Fliers home to parents Link in your email signature Showcase Student work Class Gallery Student of the Week
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