Types of Resources to Consider Including
on a Classroom Website
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General
Class Information
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teacher
name, title, contact info, credentials, courses/grades/subjects taught
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professional bio (our classroom web sites are an excellent opportunity
to remind our communities that we are well-educated, experienced, and
dedicated professionals who take our jobs seriously)
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class
rules and expectations
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guidelines, tips, hints for success
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syllabus
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daily
schedule/office hours
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grading
policies
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homework and other assignment policies
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class
policies
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calendar of events
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list of
books or other print materials used for the class
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"tour
our classroom"
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supply
list
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Events &
Announcements
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upcoming events, important announcements, changes to previously
scheduled items, what's new, etc.
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field
trip information, packing lists, permission slips, etc.
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wish
list or dream page to promote involvement or investment (e.g. if we had
"x" we could do "y")
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a "wall
of fame" web page thanking volunteers who have contributed to your
classroom
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photos
of class projects, trips, students at work, etc.
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student
of the week, author/scientist/scholar etc. of the week
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Assignments
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homework assignments
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project
assignments and instructions with evaluation rubrics and due dates
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exam,
test, and quiz dates (possibly in calendar format)
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Instructional Materials
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class
notes, review sheets, and PowerPoint presentations
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electronic copies of paper documents handed out on paper in class
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assessment rubrics
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study
guides, test prep, etc.
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recurring content (e.g. spelling lists, word lists, math mystery,
historical fact, etc.)
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examples of model student work or model projects
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concept
maps
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audio
messages such as: fireside radio chat, a welcome message, weekly
address, etc.
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Online
Lessons
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web-quests
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virtual
field trips (museums, etc)
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basic
skills practice sites (e.g. online flashcards, state capitols quizzes,
etc)
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collaborative internet projects (collaborate with students or experts
elsewhere, ePals)
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online
scavenger hunts
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online
assessments
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Instructional Resources
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links
to other web sites that extend & enrich course content
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images, audio, video, multimedia content (e.g. UnitedStreaming.com)
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online resources (e.g. encyclopedias, periodical databases, photo
archives, etc.)
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online magazines & newspaper articles
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links to local community resources (public libraries, museums,
experts, etc)
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teacher-created instructional videos
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tutorials
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Communication Tools
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discussion board(s) for the class [password protected]
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access
to a chat room for the class [password protected]
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teacher
blog or student blogs (online diaries) [password protected]
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class
wikis on topics of study
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student
email address list [password protected]
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online
forms (or electronic copies of paper forms) for submitting information
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online
polls and surveys
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Student
Work
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provide
an authentic audience for student work (school or global community)
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solicit
feedback for students on their work
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Parent and
Student FAQs (frequently asked questions):
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When
are you available outside of class (office hours)?
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Do you
grade on a curve?
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How can
I help my child do better in your class?
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How can
I help my child, if I, myself, don't understand the things you teach?
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What is
your teaching style/pedagogy/philosophy?
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What
resources (books, software, etc) would you suggest?
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Can I
volunteer or help you in some way?
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Links to
student grades (netclassroom)
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Resources
for a Substitute Teacher:
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class
list, seating chart, name tags, daily schedule, expected code of
behavior, classroom rules, puzzles/word searches/quiet activities,
policies on computer use, names of a few reliable students or teachers
who can be called on to help out, directions for dismissal, a letter to
the class for the students to read saying that you miss them and expect
a great report from the sub when you return, a book of stories or poems
to read from.
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