Usually the phrase goes as such: "Easier said than done." But not when it comes to creating your own web page. With Google Sites it's nearly self explanatory! Once you either create an account or log in you can click on what sort of theme you want your page to have and if you want everyone or only those you choose to view it, and voila, your very own web page is born!
Once on the site you can edit and fine tune what it is you want your page to say and display. It may take a bit of time exploring but I promise you within a short period of time your web page will be up and running just the way you want it.
Creating your own web page is extremely useful when it comes to the classroom. For one you are able to keep parents involved just by sending them the link (and making sure you update your page). Also, your students are able to go onto your page and see what assignments are do, what to expect in class the following day, classroom/school news (along with any other big news stories you want to share), resources to assist them in studying and homework and ways to get in touch with you (along with anything else you want them to have access to). You can show this to your administration as a way of expressing how connected and in touch you are with your students and the students' parents. It's a great way to stay organized!
Just make sure to keep these 5 web page design rules in mind and you shouldn't have too much trouble (besides having to decide things like what color you want your page to be): appropriateness (know your audience), placement (know the expectations of your page), consistency (keep pages looking the same), usability (make it easy to navigate) and currency (always update).
Now off you go! And be proud because once you finish your page you can the owner of a web page!
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