Classroom Websites

This week we were required to create a website (https://sites.google.com/a/slcs.us/joslin/) using Google Sites.  While this isn't my favorite website maker, it was something that I could easily picture using.  Last summer I was preparing to teach a brand-new grade, and wanted something to help communicate better with the parents.  I decided to go onto Google, since I'm known for loving all things Google, and began to create and design my own website for our classroom.  I quickly got frustrated with it, and instead went to Weebly to create my classroom site (http://msjoslinsclass.weebly.com/).  While I know that this assignment requried the use of Google, my preference is honestly Weebly.

Having a classroom website is something that parents really appreciate having.  It allows me to post updates on classroom activities, homework requirements, etc.  I also use it as a classroom blog, where the students are responsible for posting pictures to update parents on all the fun activities that we do!  Having a classroom blog takes time for updates, but it is a great communication tool!