Types of Resources to Consider Including on a Classroom Website

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