Websites/Web publishing
A definition or overview of educational purposes of this application
For many years teachers have encouraged students to set up websites – or contribute to a class website – as a means to ‘showcase’ or publish their learning. In the early 1990’s students needed to use HTML in order to do this – however the introduction of text editors has made this need almost redundant. There are various editors commonly used in schools.
Classroom examples
- Explore teacher websites: loads of examples and advice on inclusions and design
- Vicky Blackwell’s Internet Guide for Educators
Hint sheets on how to use the application
- DEECD: Schools Communication Toolkit, “Building Your Web Presence” (PDF): intended to assist schools develop websites
- DEECD: Working with the Web: provides a practical framework for schools developing websites and guidelines for promoting safe Internet use
- Act360/Microsoft ‘FrontPage in the classroom’ tutorial – including working with graphics, and linking
- Webmonkey – tutorials for web design
- Busy Teachers Café: how to build a class website
Some readings
[We have focused on articles that are readily available at RMIT, usually via the Library’s databases and e-journals]
- Charland, T. (1998) Classroom homepage connections. THE Journal (Technological Horizons in Education), 25 (9), p62-65
[Short introductory article outlining the benefits of a class homepage and basic tips on layout] - Eagleton, M. (1999). The benefits and challenges of a student-designed school website. Reading Online. Retrieved 10 November, 2008 from
[A lengthy exploration of the pedagogical benefits and challenges that exist when students engage in hypermedia design projects – along with a broader discussion of the impact of computers and telecommunication technologies in general on schools]