Many traditional classroom teachers have class home pages for students and their parents to access pertinent information, updates and news. Home educators can also benefit from creating a "class home page" for their homeschool.
Why should you create a class home page when you already have a blog?
Unlike a blog, a class home page is not updated on a daily basis, although it may have areas that are updated frequently. It is a good place for you to park information you or your students may need to access on a regular basis.
Why should you create a class home page when you already have a blog?
Unlike a blog, a class home page is not updated on a daily basis, although it may have areas that are updated frequently. It is a good place for you to park information you or your students may need to access on a regular basis.
What can I include in my home page?
Like any website, you can customize your class home page to meet your needs. Popular features include:
Calendar:
This is a great way to help your students learn to use a calendar and keep track of upcoming events or field trips.
Video Archive:
Post favorite educational videos in one spot so your students can look at them again or just so you can find them easily! This is especially helpful when planning unit studies in advance.
Links:
Do you have websites that your students use frequently? Post them here and make your classroom homepage your browser home page! This is particularly useful with younger students who can simply click on the links on their class page.
Assignments & Handouts
Keep your pdf's and handouts easily accessible on your class home page. This is especially useful if you are teaching multiple ages.
Photos:
Show off your students work, projects or field trips you've recently went on! You can share this area with other homeschooling friends or relatives. This area may help some "well meaning" relatives realize how seriously you take educating your child when they can see some of the trips they've been on and projects they've completed.
For more information on creating a class web page please read:
Assignments & Handouts
Keep your pdf's and handouts easily accessible on your class home page. This is especially useful if you are teaching multiple ages.
Photos:
Show off your students work, projects or field trips you've recently went on! You can share this area with other homeschooling friends or relatives. This area may help some "well meaning" relatives realize how seriously you take educating your child when they can see some of the trips they've been on and projects they've completed.
For more information on creating a class web page please read:
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