ECH 418 Wk 5 – Signature Assignment: Classroom Website

Your principal has asked all teachers at your school to develop their own website in an effort to improve communication between home and school.

Research website development tools or platforms. You will need to select a pool or platform to complete this assignment. You may choose to use one of the following provided examples as your template:

• Google Sites Example
• Padlet Example
• Microsoft® PowerPoint® Example

Choose an age/grade level you would like to teach.

Create a website for your classroom using the tool or platform you selected. This website will be used to communicate with families, to improve student learning, and to promote home/school/community partnerships.

Include the following topics in your website:

• About the Teacher – Write a minimum of 260 words about yourself as a teacher. Include a summary of your educational philosophy.
• Classroom Calendar – Provide a sample weekly or monthly calendar with typical classroom activities that are developmentally appropriate for the identified age/grade level.
• Learning Links – Include 5 to 10 links relevant to the identified age/grade level and explain how each link can support student learning.
• Educational Activities for Families – Describe at least 3 activities families can implement at home to improve student learning.
• Community Connections – Provide at least 5 legitimate community resources (consider including some of the resources you identified in the Wk 3 Signature Assignment: IEP vs. IFSP Presentation and Resources Handout assignment) and explain how each can be used to promote home, school, or community partnerships.

Format any sources according to APA guidelines.

Ensure your website is public so that faculty can access it.

Submit a link to your website.