Designing A Class Site that You'll Actually Use...
...and your students will want to visit
...and your students will want to visit
In the age of remote learning, classroom websites have become common-place, but how do we ensure that they're put together well? More importantly, how do we design them in such a way that increases student learning and engagement? On this page are some guidelines, tutorials, and principles of design that can make sure your class site is put to good use. I use "Google Sites" for my classroom website. However, these principles of good design can be applied to whatever tool you choose to use.
Have fun!
How to Design a Website (based on the five principals of flag design put together by the North American Vexillological Association*):
Keep It Simple: The site should be so simple that a child can figure out how to navigate it
Use Meaningful Design: The site's images, colors, or patterns should relate to your subject area
Use (about) Three Colors: Limit the number of colors to those that contrast well and come from the standard color set
Avoid Branding: save that for your own personal page.
Be Distinctive: Avoid duplicating other sites at your school
*This may the nerdiest source that I've ever cited, and I'm darn proud of it.
Examples / Templates:
Mr. Piercey's Website: www.mrpiercey.com
Fifth Grade PLC Site: https://sites.google.com/view/virtualfifth
Virtual Learning Hub: https://virtualstonewall.com
First Grade PLC Site: https://first.virtualstonewall.com