| These days only the teachers that are labeled as | | | | Post Info for Students and Parents - Putting info online |
| dinosaurs don't use technology in class. If you're just | | | | is a great way for students and parents to stay on |
| graduation with your Education degree, you probably | | | | top of daily happenings, important tests and quizzes, |
| already know lots of ways to make your classes | | | | and other classroom announcements. If you put forms |
| state of the art. Here is an overview of some things | | | | online make sure you convert them to PDF first, so |
| you can do to make your lessons cutting edge: | | | | that when the students print them out they look |
| Learn Basic Web Design - Each of your classes | | | | exactly the way you intended. Just search for 'pdf |
| should have their own web page so that you can | | | | converter" if you don't know how to or you can just |
| keep things organized and provide information for all | | | | use Google Docs. |
| the students in one, paperless location. If you don't | | | | Show Pics of Class Events - You'll be doing all sorts |
| know anything about designing a website, that's OK. | | | | of fun stuff in your classroom and you'll want to keep |
| There are tons of sites online that will help you with | | | | a digital point and shoot handy to capture the |
| that part. But you shouldn't be afraid to put your own | | | | moments. Starting a Facebook group for your class is |
| creative style into your pages. That way they will | | | | probably the hippest way at the moment to share the |
| stand apart from the other teachers and will show | | | | photos. Students can tag themselves and their friends. |
| students you know your stuff. | | | | |