students creating websites

What is an authentic way for students to design websites in class? How could students design websites that would relate to your content area?

thoughts on blogging

Potential Uses:
-Students write blogs
-Journal – interested in
-Private – reflections
-Team Newsletter
-Community Service Reflections
-Scavenger Hunt
-Personal Advantage
-Alternative homework
-Post a picture, question, etc.
-Student Help Desk / Tutoring
-E-mail me a question
-Topic – Reply
-Importance of writing
-Problem of the week
-Magazine
-Letters to future students
-Embed videos
-Ongoing

Potential Problems
-Text message language
-Slow Typers
-Signing up
-Slow with technology – reluctant to change
-It’s not always best – subject area
-Availability