Educational Leadership / February 2011
Lemoyne S. Dunn
Class websites seem ubiquitous these days. Dunn's article differentiates five different levels and their relative purposes. Some purposes include disseminating new information, sharing news, provide sources related to course content, facilitate interaction, and act as a growing repository of knowledge.
Level 1: Static
Purpose: disseminate information that doesn't change
Example: Mrs. Renz's 4th Grade Class
Level 2: Semistatic
Purpose: disseminates information that changes periodically such as announcements, schedule changes, photos, etc. These sites do not regularly enhance student learning.
Example: Student Art
Level 3: Supplemental Resource
Purpose: often contain level 1 and 2 materials in addition to teacher-created and outside resources. Communication is still largely one way.
Level 4: Integral Curricular
Purpose: focus on curriculum and student learning wherein student interaction is expected.
Good idea: teachers often post higher-order curriculum-related question every week or so and require students to post a response.
Example: Mr. Licata's Math Blog
Level 5: Pedagogical Memory
Purpose: students take a greater role in directing their own learning.
Example: these are often password protected
Platforms:
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