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Post class information..
Posting class documents allows students access to class materials anytime, anywhere.

  • Introduction
  • Syllabus
  • Class Expectations( Include information about grading scale, attendance, participation and any general assignment expectations - e.g. late work.)
  • Class Procedures (How to turn in homework, late work, get homework in case of absence)
  • Calendar
  • Unit sequence


Unit Resources. Use your website to host all of the documents students need to be successful in your class

  • Graphic organizer of Big Ideas
  • Class Notes
  • Presentation documents used (Include links to powerpoint, completed problems, websites used, gadget used, reading assignments)
  • Studycasts
  • Video
  • Assignments with supporting documents


A place for students. Use your website to steer students to useful searches and supplemental materials. Provide a space for students to post questions and feedback. Create a place where students can share their work with the world, expands their audience and offers an opprotunity to work with others. Reaching outside of the classroom and creating authentic audience, motivates students to do their best work. A Place to...

  • Ask Questions
  • Provide Feedback to Students
  • Promote Collaboration
  • Give students a voice
  • Showcase work



Web Samples

Ms Hogue's Online English Resources
A wonderful example of using the Internet to store and organize classroom information while using the power of social networking to compel students to actively participate in learning. Check out the links to Classroom Sites, Class Wiki's and Blogs, Unit Plans and Special Units links.

Mrs Ward's ELA Website
This is an example of an online classroom, designed to help students stay informed of class projects and assignments. It also includes opportunities for students to explore the texts they study in class, collaborate with peers, and connect with others studying similar topics outside of school.

Mrs. Kaiser's Online Lab
Although this is a 4th - 5th grade example, I couldn't resist. It is an excellent example of including all of the organizational resources needed to make the class go - calendar, class rules, tech tips and student engagement tools, photos, blog conversations and podcasts.

Smith EWL 08-09
Click on the months along the left of the blog site. You'll notice that most of the blog posts were written and posted by the students of Mrs. Smith's class.

Mr Langhorst 8th Grade American History Web Classroom
An excellent example of gathering resources in multiple formats to meet students needs. Check out the studycasts, examples of student work and blog conversations.

Extreme Biology
This site is maintained by Ms. Baker and her biology students. Its a blog about anything biology-related.

Pre-Cal 40S (Winter 2009)
This is a window through the walls of a Pre-Calc classroom. It is an interactive learning ecology for students and parents. Mr. Kuropatwa uses this site as a place to talk about what's happening in class; where students can ask a question they didn't get a chance to ask in class and to get copies of a handout they didn't get in class and to share their knowledge with other students. Check out the student scribe posts and the "Developing Expert Voices" sections of the blog.

AP Calculus 2008: Without Bound:
This is a window through the walls of an AP Calc classroom. It is an interactive learning ecology for students and parents. Mr. Kuropatwa uses this site as a place to talk about what's happening in class; where students can ask a question they didn't get a chance to ask in class and to get copies of a handout they didn't get in class and to share their knowledge with other students. Check out the You Tube student videos and the Wiki Solutions tabs at the top of the blog.
Creating an on line space that contains vital information pertaining to your class and lessons, and one that showcases your students’ work is a powerful strategic teaching practice. Use your web presence to:
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