Creating
a Web Page
So you want to create a webpage to use in your classroom. It really is easy and a great communication tool for students and parents. You will look like a super teacher by creating a web page. A webpage is a great place to have spelling words, educational links, field trip forms, study guides, pod casts, PowerPoint ,notes and more! Jump into the world wide web and get your class out there!
Here are some of the things you need to know
| Why do I need a web page? | What should be on my webpage? | What shouldn’t be on my webpage? | What kind of web page do I want? |
Here are some "how to" documents
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What
kind of web page do I want?
Simple websites that will take just minutes to set up and use. If you can type and click you can have a web page on one of these sites!
Ø www.Teacherweb.com (Free 30 day trial) $27/year
Ø www.Myteacherpages.com (Free 30 day trial) $39/year
You have web space at the MPS server. And it’s free! All you have to do is build a webpage! We will give you a “Magic Folder” and publishing directions that will publish your webpage with ease. Your address is…www.mustangps.org/~lastnamefirstinitial example: www.mustangps.org/~blackwellk
Use Microsoft Word to create your own - See instructions on this web page
Use a Pre-created MPS Template in Word Click to e-mail and request the template to use
Use FrontPage in your classroom (you can purchase this program for your classroom use for cheap. Just e-mail Dedra and ask for details)
Why
do I need a web page?
Ø Great communication tool for parents
Ø Great showcase for your classroom
Ø Sets students up for success
Ø Some of our sites require a class webpage
What should be on my
webpage?
The Big 3
1. Basic contact information (name, soft phone number, planning time…)
2. Class information (syllabus, class rules, what to expect)
3. Homework
And More….
Ø Frequently Asked Questions
Ø Info about the teacher
Ø Upcoming events
Ø Documents
Ø Student work
Ø Links to educational sites
What shouldn’t be on my webpage?
Ø Material that is political, religious, or offensive in nature
Ø Any student work, name, or pictures without a web/image release signed by parent
Ø Student personal information (birth dates, address, phone number…)
Ø Student full names (first name, last initial only)
Ø Student picture with name (picture only or name only is really best)