Monthly Archives: May 2015

Websites

So I just started to create my own website using a common website creator, weebly.  Last year, while I worked at a different school, we were required to have a website and the school used wikispaces for it.  I think that it is certainly beneficial, but also a time commitment in order to constantly update and keep everything organized.  I went back and forth all year about creating one and finally came to the conclusion that I think it is beneficial.  The only concern I have, and that I always have about  technology, is what happens to those that don’t have access to the internet or have a device where they can access these kinds of resources?  On the other hand, I can post notes, powerpoints, homework assignments, etc and most students can never complain that they “never got” anything or “didn’t know” about an assignment or test.  It is almost the end of the year and I may try and pilot it moving forward, but I’m curious of thoughts on the topic?  Does anyone have any good or bad experiences with their websites?  Do you find it helpful for your students or just a waste of time for you?