Title:

So Little Time, So Much To Do 

Presenter:

Barbara  Barr 

Short Description:

As an educator, you already have too much to do. Learn how to maximize your time through classroom web pages. 

Category:

Classroom 

Length:

1 hour(s)

Skill Level:

Novice 

Long Description:

Communication with students and their families is not only an important part of a teachers’ job, but it also increases their effectiveness in the classroom. However, there just never seems to be enough time to do everything you need to do. Classroom teachers need simple strategies for effective communication while maximizing their time. In this session, we will examine the research done on communication at an elementary school. We will see the impact that classroom web pages had on teacher communication with students and the home. We will learn timesaving techniques and ideas to assist with communication through classroom web pages. We will also explore types of web pages and examine the results of using specific types of web pages.  

ISTE Standards:

Student NETS: Technology research tools Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Teacher NETS: PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers: apply technology to increase productivity. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES. Teachers understand the social,ethical,legal,and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice. Teachers: model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use. apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity promote safe and healthy use of technology resources. facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.  

Research:

Classroom Web Pages and Communication = research done by me. Teachers who had up to date effective classroom web pages increased student/parent and family participation and spent less time telephoning, writing, emailing, and contacting the families.