Powerpoints are great for teaching lessons, expecially when there is a lot of information. A good power point presentation only notes the key points for any given topic. Using paragraphs of information is not the correct way to construct one. Bullet points are great to list pieces of information that the students need to know for future tests and projects. Then they are able to go back into their radings or notes that they have taken and study or do a project. Powerpoints work best when the students are able to read them, using dark background and light text works best. The font and pictures (centered with text) should all be reasonably large.
Webpages, when used in the classroom and in everyday use really sould be creditable. Using Cornell University's, 5 Criteria for Evaluating Webpages, can ensure this. They are 1) Accuracy: author provides contact information and the article is purposeful 2) Authority: the author(s) are qualified and is published in appropriate URL 3) Objectibity: Who was the website written for and is it biased 4) Currency: website is upto date with no dead links and 5) Coverage: website is free of cost and all information is viewable. If the website meets this criteria it is considered a "good" website. This is important because you don't want to use information that is inaccurate and teaching/ preacticing this criteria will help your students in the future.
Having a class website is a good way to enform students and their parents on what is occuring in the classroom. Assignments and events can be posted online to provide easy access to students. This information should also be available offline to students who do not have internet access at home. This website creates a connection to parents and guardians that do not always have the time to be involved activley with the school. It also creates unity, where students can access articles that you find interesting or are needed for projects.
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