3. Make Your Own
Class Webpage
Paul H. Smith 2012
View this presentation online at http://www.innovationeducation.net
4. So why make a class webpage?
oEver tried to set your class to work on a webpage only to be frustrated by
misspelt web addresses or students getting lost?
oHelp students find the resources you want them to without getting into
dangerous web places
oSimple point and click access to web pages you select with friendly picture icons
instead of text (Prep – 1)
oCreate thematic units (e.g. minibeasts) on separate pages and organise all your
favourite websites in the one place.
5. So why make a class webpage?
o Showcase students work with ease
oA communication tool for parents – upcoming events,
class requirements etc.
6. Getting Started
oWe are going to use a free web creation tool called
Weebly
oNo programming or complex computer skills required.
owww.weebly.com
7. Weebly
o“This site is great for the fearful teacher as well as the fearless. It can do as
much or as little as you need to get your class online and your students using
21st century tools!” http://techtips4educators.edublogs.org
13. Adding a Picture
o Click Add Image
images that
are stored on Any picture on the
your computer Internet. From another
(JPG, GIF) internet browser
Searches an window right-click
online photo image and
resource. Copy image location or
Some images Copy image address
cost $$ Then paste in this
button on Weebly
14. Changing Fonts and Sizes
o While in Elelmets Tab and writing text
oLocate the formatting toolbar
oFeatures are similar to MS Word
oUse the + and – buttons to resize text
oYou can hyperlink to another website by
highlighting text, clicking the link button
and pasting in a Website.
oTo change fonts …
15. Changing Fonts and Sizes
oClick the Design Tab
oClick Design Options
oThe fonts are able to be changed for elements of your site.
oE.g. Paragraph text is your normal writing
16. Add Some Pages
oClick the Pages Tab
oClick
o Name it
o Save it
oIt now appears on your web page’s menu
17. Time to Publish!
o When you have completed your site or have enough to go on
the Internet it is time to publish to the world.
oYou can chose to password protect your site so that only your
school community has access.
oDo you have parent permission to publish students photos?
oIs your spelling and grammar ok?
oIf everything is ok click Publish
18. Time to Publish
oChoose a website domain (a web address for students and parents
to go to)
oUsing a subdomain of Weebly means a free page!
oNew domains can make it easier for people to remember your
site. (About $40 a year)
19. oFormore information please contact me at
phsmith@netconnect.com.au or
psmith@plc.vic.edu.au
oDon’t forget Weebly Help. Its great!!
20. Adding Your Page as the first one that appears
• Go to your internet browser
• Go to Settings
• Internet Options
• Set default page as your weebly page
Editor's Notes
Prep teachers are flat out all of the time.Need technology to work or it can turn out badlyDon’t use ICT for the sake of ICT, how will it enhance the lesson. Great to have a parent helper who many know what they are doing.Keep groups small so you can easily supervise specific ICT tasks such as taking digital photos.
Prep teachers are flat out all of the time.Need technology to work or it can turn out badlyDon’t use ICT for the sake of ICT, how will it enhance the lesson. Great to have a parent helper who many know what they are doing.Keep groups small so you can easily supervise specific ICT tasks such as taking digital photos.
Prep teachers are flat out all of the time.Need technology to work or it can turn out badlyDon’t use ICT for the sake of ICT, how will it enhance the lesson. Great to have a parent helper who many know what they are doing.Keep groups small so you can easily supervise specific ICT tasks such as taking digital photos.
Prep teachers are flat out all of the time.Need technology to work or it can turn out badlyDon’t use ICT for the sake of ICT, how will it enhance the lesson. Great to have a parent helper who many know what they are doing.Keep groups small so you can easily supervise specific ICT tasks such as taking digital photos.
