Web Site Implementation in K-12 Classrooms

Web sites can be used in many different ways in K-12 classrooms, including the following:

1)   Communication. The most obvious and common implementation is for teachers to use a web site to post information for students and parents, including course calendars and important information.

2)   Course management. Expanding on the first level, classroom sites can be expanded to become course management tools, where course materials are posted and can be accessed from school, home, or anywhere through the internet.

3)   Activities and participation. The class website can be used as an interactive tool, providing access to educational activities to enhance learning.

4)   Assignments. Class websites can be places for students to organize and generate information for class assignments.

5)   Collaboration. The class website can be expanded to provide opportunities for students to communicate with teachers, or students to collaborate with other students.

6)   Assessments. Assessments and evaluation tools can be utilized and administered through a class website.

7)   Creative Learning. Web applications can be used to develop creative learning projects connected to class websites.

8)   Eportfolios. Students can use web sites to create personal Eportfolios to improve motivation, creativity, and reflection on their work.