Teacher Web Project Critiques

1. Describe and discuss the impacts your use of a class web site like
the one we created on TeacherWeb might have on student learning,
on student engagement, and communications with students and parents.
2. Identify and discuss what you see as the two biggest advantages of designing
and using a classroom web site within your teaching activities.
Also, identify what you see as the biggest disadvantage of using a class website
for instructional activities and why.
1. Creating a web site such as the TeacherWeb would be extremely beneficial for teachers, students, and parents. Creating a TeacherWeb allows a teacher to organize his/her class information into a easy to read and easy to understand way. Having class information, class handouts, a way for students/parents to contact the teacher, and other various information in one location is very helpful in keeping all class information organized. The TeacherWeb is helpful for students because it is very kid friendly. The web site is broken down in a way that is easy to read and easy to understand for students. There are also alot of helpful links for students to better their understanding in a particular area. Practice quizzes, review sheets, and information on certain topics provide students with multiple resources in becoming successful in school. For parents the TeacherWeb is a great way to stay connected to what his/her student is doing in class. TeacherWeb allows parents to become involved in their students learning by providing class schedules, announcements, and other various information.
2. I think there are multiple advantages in using a TeacherWeb in a classroom. Some of these advantages include connecting parents, students, and teachers and also providing a teacher with a logical way to organize all of their various information. TeacherWeb is an excellent way for students to stay connected to the classroom even when they are at home, and TeacherWeb also provides parents with an in-depth look at what their student is learning. The one major disadvantage I see with TeacherWeb is that it has the potential to open up the internet to students. Although the internet can be a very positive tool for students, it can also be very harmful. There are countless web sites that are not appropriate for children, and there are many ways that children can be taken advantage of because of the Internet. It is very important that teachers stress internet safety to their students and also make sure students are being monitored at home when using the internet.