Reflections on Using TeacherWeb

1. Describe at least 2 ways that the use of a class web site like TeacherWeb could be used to support your future teaching. Provide some specific details for each example.

A class website such as TeacherWeb could be used in numerous ways to support my future teaching. The class handout section on my TeacherWeb site would be extremely beneficial due to the fact children are always losing and misplacing papers. This would ensure students could always have access to these handouts/homework. Another section that would be extremely beneficial is the activities students can partake in from websites that I posted on the TeacherWeb. Parents can use these websites to engage in learning with their children at home. Sometimes parents are unsure of what they can do or what websites are useful so therefore this area in my TeacherWeb would guide them in their child's learning outside of the classroom as well as inside. TeacherWeb is an fabulous resource for myself as well because it allows me to see class grades and also keep reminders on it. I can use this website instead of handouts to post my thoughts, communicate, and engage with students and parents. I can also use this website to explore different teaching methods and activities for students.

2. Identify 2 ways students could use a class web site like TeacherWeb to enhance their learning.

Provide some details for each way identified.
Students learning can be enhanced by class websites like TeacherWeb. As previously mentioned, they can use the website to explore different activities that I have posted. Activities include math problems, puzzles, science topics, writing tips/workshops, etc. Students are able to easily access the websites and can explore them. They can also use the review quizzes and project reflections to think about what we have been learning. The review quizzes would be great for students before a test or even to just ensure that students are gaining knowledge on the topic/subject being taught. The internet is something fun and exciting for students so they would be more apt to getting on the internet to complete something than simply a piece of paper.