Teacher Websites

Creating a website for your classroom can be a great tool for communication with parents and students! There are a few tips to keep in mind while creating your lesson plan...

• Make sure the website is easy to navigate! If parents or students get lost within your website, they most likely will not use it again. Stick to a consistent pattern and structure throughout the whole site.
• Make it visually inviting! The more visually appealing a website is, the more time students and parents will stay exploring. Put in the extra effort to make sure there are no pixelated images, fonts that are too small to read, text that is too light to be read, etc.
• Make sure to include your contact information! Parents are most likely looking at your website to find out how to get in contact with you. Don't forget to include your email and school extension, and list which is the best way to get a hold of you so that parents know your preference.
• Include some personal information! Both students and parents feel more comfortable  with a teacher that they can relate to. You don't need to include your entire life story, but adding some fun facts about you can really boost your relationships with students and their parents!
• Keep your site up to date! If students and parents cannot find recent information on your website, there can be a lot of confusion. It is helpful to include a "Updated on..." section that lets readers know exactly when the website was last updated.