Image from website cartoons.
My website can be found here: http://cqu66michael.weebly.com
In this blog we are to reflect on the functionality of a website,
how it can be used in the teaching context and how a static website can be used to support student learning and also how students can use one to express their creativity. We are again encouraged to use an analysis tool and I will be choosing the PMI method again.
Positives:
Ability to use as a central point of classroom communication.
Stable platform.
Easy to control use / editing of page.
Strong tool for dissemination of information.
Cheap to set up and easily updated. (lizzy blog)
Minuses:
Lack of flexibility.
Requires more skills than other open space type media.
Takes time to edit.
If design inadequate difficult to use. (lizzy blog)
Interesting:
Students can create websites as a part of art design, business, science. It is a fact of business life now that web based marketing and sales is vitally important to many business ventures. It provides relevance and world view. Students could produce websites for local businesses.
Using a website as a locale / hub for generalised class base information such as class rules, internet etiquete, referencing styles, project web links, links to curriculum, calendar events, exam dates, assignment schedules etc.
Parents may be able to be involved by using site to look at curriculum and teaching strategies that can be followed up at home.
Web can be used in the support of special needs students by providing pages or links specific to their needs that can be displayed in a generic supportive inclusive sense.
Hi Michael, great use of PMI. Especially liked the links (in last post) to cool cat teacher! I have started my website and agree that it is very useful in passing on information but time can be a real factor in arranging, being "artsy" and just getting the stuff on! Practically how much time as a teacher would you have to this and still have a life??
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