Teacher Web Project Critique

There are many great aspects to having a class web site. A class web site can help student learning by incorporating technology into student learning. Technology helps with varying learning styles and interests. A class web site can excite students to take control of their own learning. Another great aspect of the website can keep the teacher in consistent content with students and parents outside of the classroom. For example, students and parents can email the teacher directly from the site. Furthermore, parents are able to see what the teacher is doing in the classroom through the web site. The site has a calendar and class agendas that will help parents to stay in contact with their children and the teacher.

One of the major advantages to using a class web site in concordance with classroom assignments and projects is that students will be able to access details to the assignment out of class. Many times throughout my education I have forgotten many of the details to the assignment and have therefore missed points due to this miscommunication. I feel that a class web site can counter this problem for students. Another advantage to a class web site is that the site allows students to interact with each other. Student can coordinate and brainstorm ideas through the web site. This is a major advantage because it encourages students’ autonomy in their learning.

However, there is a major disadvantage to using a class site. The teacher may rely on the site and refrain from assigning projects in class. This can confuse students and hinder students that have a lack of technology in the home. It is imperative for teachers to be aware of their students’ home life and understanding of technology and the internet.