Classroom+Website

toc Classroom websites are a great way to connect with students through technology. Whether you build a blog, create a wiki, or design a Google Site, all of the tools below are user-friendly, easy, and quick for designing websites. You'll be up and running with a class website in no time. Here are examples of other teacher's websites to give you an idea of what you can accomplish:
 * Ms. Schroeder's Classroom (Google Site)
 * Mr. Trevor's Website (Google Site)
 * Ms. Griffin's Class (Wiki)
 * Mr. C's Class Blog


 * Step-by-step instructions for building a classroom website using Google Sites**

Technology Integration: Web Design Tutorial

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Free Website Tools

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * http://sites.google.com || Google Sites ||
 * http://www.google.com/support/ || Google Sites Getting Started Guide ||
 * @http://www.weebly.com/ || Create a website/blog ||
 * @http://www.yola.com/ || Website builder ||
 * @http://www.webs.com/ || Website builder ||
 * @http://www.educatorpages.com/home.aspx || Website builder ||
 * @http://www.magnoto.com/ || Blog & website builder ||
 * http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/02/10-ways || 10 website building tools for teachers ||

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Blog

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * @http://www.blogger.com || Build your own blog for free ||
 * @http://edublogs.org/ || Blog website (different pricing options) ||
 * @http://kidblog.org/home.php || Blog website for teachers and students ||
 * http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/08 || Guide to setting up a blog ||
 * http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php || Blogs in Plain English (Common Craft video) ||
 * @http://blogbooker.com || This tool converts your blog into a pdf book to print/email/share ||
 * http://langwitches.org/blog/2011/11/26/learning || Blog Post: Learning about blogs for your students: Part II (Writing) ||
 * @http://edudemic.com/2011/12/student-blogs/ || 30 incredible blogs written by kids ||
 * @http://classblogmeister.com/ || Search class blogs or create your own ||

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Wikis

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * http://www.wikispaces.com || Free wikis for K-12 teachers ||
 * http://pbworks.com/ || Basic workspace free (pricing options for more advanced websites) ||
 * http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/08/ || Basics of creating and editing a wiki in wikispaces ||
 * http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php || Wikis in Plain English (Common Craft video) ||
 * http://teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/2011/05/10/ || Quick and easy tutorial for creating a wiki on wikispaces.com ||

Learning Management Systems

 * @http://moodle.org/ || Moodle - Open Source course management system ||
 * @http://www.edu20.org/ || Tool for teaching online ||
 * @http://www.myicourse.com/welcome || Create your own online course ||
 * @http://www.schoolrack.com/ || Create a classroom ||
 * @https://www.schoology.com/home.php || A learning management system and social networking website ||
 * @http://coursekit.com/ || Social networking course tool - discussions, community, grading, calendar & more ||
 * @http://www.edmodo.com/ || A "Facebook" for teachers and students - create courses, build a library, etc... ||

Photos for Your Website

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * @http://www.aviary.com/ || Free online image editing tool ||
 * @http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/ || Find free online images ||
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 * @http://www.sumopaint.com/home/ || Free photoshop-like image editing & graphic design tool ||
 * @http://www.tuxpi.com/ || Add photo effects & frame pictures ||
 * @http://search.creativecommons.org/ || Find images through this creative commons search tool ||
 * http://www.psdschools.org/academics/ || List of Copyright Free Images to Use ||

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