Teacher web page

Teacher web page
1) A teacher web page is an actual web page that a teacher makes for her classroom. Teacher web pages are used for many different purposes such as; a way for students who are absent to stay up to date on classroom activities and assignments, provides an alternate method for sharing information with parents, classroom activities can be shared with the community, family member can visit the classroom virtually, and also helpful information can be provided for students and parents.
2) Someday it is my hope to become a teacher. If someday I have my own classroom I would have a teacher web page for many reasons. I think having a teacher web page will be an awesome way to communicate with parents and also for parents to stay connected with what is going on in the classroom. Also I would use a teacher web page as a way for my students to be able to go to for information. If they miss a day of school they will be able to see what we did in school that day. Also, I might provide extra work on my web page for my students to be able to print off for extra credit.
3) A pro for using a teacher web page would be that this is a great way for parents to easily see what is going on in their child’s classroom. It is so important for parents to be involved in their children’s life and know what is going on in the classroom. For many parents who can’t take off work for open houses, parent-teacher meetings, ect. Having a teacher web page is extremely useful. A con with using teacher web page is that not all students and parents are available to computers and internet services. This would limit the usefulness of having a teacher web page if not all students are able to use it.

WebQuest Questions

1. What is a WebQeust?
- It’s a virtual lesson created through the internet and posted as a website of its own. Students will learn about a subject while performing activities and attempting a challenge at the end. This also gives students an opportunity to discover learning through technology and the internet.

2. Describe how you will use a WebQuest when you are teaching?
- It would be my goal for the students to first get a basic understanding of how WebQuest works. I would then put students in small groups and perform the lesson. As a class we could also do the lesson together. The main goal would be to have the students accomplish the objectives in the most independent way possible. I could also use simple WebQuests for student homework.

3. Indicate the positives and negatives of using WebQuests?
- A positive is that students can learn about technology and how it can help create a more exciting learning experience. Also WebQuest can provide students with valuable information. Students can also use WebQuest at home.
- A negative would be that a lot of time will be used up teaching the students how to use a WebQuest. Also not all students have computer access.