Over the course of the semester, I have been building a "class website." This is, of course, just a sample since I don't actually have my own class to create a website for just yet, but the practice was awesome, and I'm sure that my project could easily be adapted perhaps to use for real in a future class.
One of the resources that I think I have really taken for granted during my college career is BlackBoard (an online portal that allows students to communicate with faculty, access grades, use online library services, etc.). Not until I step back and consider how many times a week I frantically log in to BlackBoard in search of answers do I truly realize how much I rely on this service.
Then I start to think, "Wow, I wish I had had something similar while I was in high school."
Although my website obviously does not have all the bells and whistles of BlackBoard, I believe it would definitely serve as a strong online resource for my students. This would be a great place to store documents that students who were absent could access while they were absent instead of having to wait to pick up missed work and fall behind. Also, I see my website as a treasure chest of resources. Instead of asking, "Where can I find the answer to..." or "I need help using MLA style," students could go to the Resources page of my website and find helpful links there. If students want to have an idea of what books we'll be covering, they can check out the Reading List. And of course, parents/guardians everywhere will most likely appreciate the Supply List come late July when it's time for back-to-school shopping.
I also love the idea of the website serving as an extra communication point. With the commenting function available to parents and students, I can always be aware of needed improvements or circulating questions.
Check out my website here: Ms. Long's English Class
**Be aware that the site is still under construction as of this posting date
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