An effective website:
-is easy to navigate and includes many links related to the school, organization, etc.
-has a "home" and/or "about us" page, which provides an introduction to the school, organization, etc.
-pictures of diverse, multicultural students and staff in a learning environment
-contact information for the school, organization, etc.
-recent MSA data and related information (strengths and areas of concentration for the upcoming year, extra available resources, links to MSA websites with sample questions, etc.)
-list of staff members with contact information (and class pages if available)
-school address with directions and/or link to a website that provides directions and/or a map
-updated schedule of events (in-school, after-school, extracurricular, etc.) and dates of school closings and early dismissals
-PDF file for monthly newsletter (and grade-level monthly newsletters, if available)
-a link to the MCPS website
-evidence of excellent scholastic achievement
I am currently working on finalizing the website I have created for my school using http://www.weebly.com/. My website, which will be appealing and easy-to-navigate once finished, will include all of the following:
-a home page with information about my school, including the address and contact numbers (phone, fax, etc.)
-multicultural, diverse pictures of students hard at work
-a page about our 2008-2009 MSA accomplishments and our areas for concentration for the 2009-2010 MSA
-link to MSA website, with sample questions
-a "contact us" page (to be linked directly to the administrators)
-a staff page, including a list of all staff members, positions, and contact information
-calendar of upcoming events (including school closings and early dismissal days)
-a link to the MCPS website
-monthly newsletters (whole school and grade-level)
-evidence of excellent scholastic achievement
-link to additional resources for in-school and at-home learning (with a focus on literacy and math)
-school programs to promote learning
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On your personal blog describe what makes an effective website. In your reflection explain which website development tool you are planning to use for your website and what elements you plan to include on your website. Provide specific examples. (Due 10/8/09)
ReplyDeleteExcellent - it sounds like you understand what an effective website would look like.