What?
This week, we started a new chapter in the Google handbook - sites. This is yet another thing I had zero idea existed. We learned how to create and manage our own classroom websites.
So What?
Google Sites completely change the way teacher interact with their students, parents, and even other classes. Having a class website allows for your class to be more connected, anywhere, anytime. Since the world is becoming more and more technologic, putting your class online couldn't be a better idea. As a teacher, this means that I can give my students more information that can help them through my class (like assignments, announcements, resources, etc.) and I can provide parents with answers to questions they might have. There are dozens and dozens of useful pages I can incorporate into my site that greatly enhance and improve my class.
Now What?
I know personally, looking at a class site is the preferred way to answer questions. If I need extra help or directions on an assignment or I need additional information on a subject, looking at a class website always helps me get back on track. From a teacher's perspective, I can plan assignments that revolve around Google and all it's wonders. I can provide my students with other website to help with homework, or I could put a calendar up so my students and their parents know what to expect or what they need to do. I very much look forward to having and using my own, real classroom website.
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