Sites


 * Description**

I created this site to act as a informational resource. It is indented to reach three audiences: students, parents, and colleagues.

In order to engage parents, I have included several critical pieces of information for parents to have immediate access to. This will help them better understand what their children are learning so they can better engage them in meaningful dialogue and activity surrounding the content. Included on the site are the mission and philosophy for my program, parent documents such as the start of the year letter and grading expectations, and useful websites. The information will help parents stay current and involved.

In addition to involving parents through the site, I have included information to reach out to students. This is a way to use technology to engage the students in learning and, at the same time, get them using technology. Some of the student resources on the website include useful website links, samples of their work, and their schedule. As site progresses, it is my intention to collect student data through the site, including feedback and assessments.

Included, in addition to parents and students, on the website, is information for staff. Part of growing the success of a Physical Education program is getting staff to buy into the program. Therefore, showing student work, through videos and picture shows, is among the one way to show the program's value and success. Therefore, on the site, I have included a slideshow of students at work as well as a student cheer made, produced, edited, and recorded by students.

Through a multitude of information this site reaches a wide audience. The purpose of this is to get all members of the village that raises the child engaged and involved in the holistic growth of the child.


 * Link to Google Site**

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 * Reflection**

This was a great experience. I have had the fortune of designing websites over the years using many robust, professional programs that require allot of time, energy, and technical know how. I was amazed at how simple Google has made this process. To imbed videos and slideshows is something that would have been hard a few years ago; with Google it is so easy!

Aside from the technical joys of using Google sites, I really enjoyed the students’ response to the information and interactivity the site offers. As of writing this I have shared the site with many students; I have used the site to give tests and present information. In all those areas of usage the student feedback was extremely positive. They enjoyed learning and being assessed in the manner they were, and they preferred it to more standard methods of teaching.

My only frustration with this process was lack of time to integrate the website. Because I teach P.E., my time with the students is limited. Therefore, it makes it harder to find time and ways to get them working with or using the website during class time. However, I am excited for this challenge and look forward to using the website for future educational endeavors.


 * Maryland Technology Teacher Standards**

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to interact electronically.
 * Standard 2:** Use technology effectively and appropriately

experts in the field.
 * A.** Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or