by Alan Haskvitz

A wide variety of free web page-making materials exist to create class web sites, and most school districts have the necessary server space to host such a valuable teaching tool.  So, the creation of a class web site is a matter of finding the time and energy -- both difficult tasks.  And don’t forget the effort to keep the site updated.

Also consider the problem with posting photos of students online.  Make sure you check your school’s policy and get parent permission.  Finally, what content should be on the site and what are the legal aspects?

Given these concerns, here are some examples of teacher-made web sites at all grade levels to help provide useful ideas.  If you have some good classroom web sites, contact me here. 

Apple Boutique Classroom Websites
A few sites from around the nation

Class Websites on EEE
Copyright restrictions

Connecting with Classroom Websites
Reasons to have a website

1st Grade Classroom Websites

Hilton School District Classroom Websites
Some basic sites from one district

Internet4Classrooms
A must-view site with a number of valuable resources for teachers

The Planning Stages of Creating a Classroom Web Site: Where to Begin?
Guide to preparing to do a classroom website – has some good planning resources.

Reach Every Child Technology

Research on Using Teacher Classroom Websites

Sample Classroom Web Sites

Teachers and the Law
Includes copyright concerns

Teaching with Technology:  Creating a Classroom Web Site 
A step-by-step template

TeachingVision.org
Teacher-made websites 

Techies Day is for everyone

Top of the Class
A large list, but beware -- there are ads on this site.

Trout in the Classroom
This shows you can make more than one site and keep them from year to year.