IT645 Chptr 8 Q1 How can a classroom web site improve communications with students, parents, and community?

A classroom web site improves communications with students, parents, and community by developing making the academic setting a focal point of activity for each group mentioned above.
For students who may suffer from an illness or tragic situation that keeps that student from the classroom a web site can present an opportunity for the student to keep abreast of the class homework. Also, lost handouts can easily be reproduced by simply printing then again. No more, dog at my homework stories. Students can also interact with a teacher by using the email address associated with the web page. This is another way to help the visual learner. Many teachers teach web page design and allow students to update the web page with pictures and create discussion blogs with students from around the world. A list of references links to other good sites can help give students ideas on how to better complete outside work assigned to them
For parents a web site improves communication because the parent can be in constant connection with what a teacher is doing in the classroom. Parents can see the class syllabus, email a teacher, and check on their child progress, without scheduling time away from their job. A simple email is a great way to make contact with a teacher instead of trying to meet on that person’s planning period.
For community a web page engages the community with the teacher and his/her students. Community members can interacts with teacher and students on projects that can help the local community. For instance, a green campaign on recycling could serve as an update for local community leaders about a classroom project to help clean up a local park. Tax dollars keep our school operating, however very few opportunities present themselves for the community to see teachers in a classroom. A web page creates such an opportunity. The use of blogs also can attract community leaders to voice and opinion on classroom activities. The more community member and parents use the web page, the easier it will become at using this as a form of communicating.
Lastly, for educators a web page is very helpful tool to help other teachers. Often time’s teachers share ideas and concepts for teaching classes. These ideas can be viewed from a web page and emailed to a teacher for more information.

With out busy lives, we must take every opportunity to communicate fast, and efficiently. Web pages along with email are a great way to foster that communication. From forgetful students, to parents who can not get away from work, to a community leader helping out in a classroom project, web pages are a win – win situation.