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 * __ Making a Class Website __**

Some Basic Types:
 * **Online classroom management systems ** can function as an extension of a classroom. An advantage is that they are a secure environment that requires an ID and password to gain access. Teachers have the ability to post documents, videos and tests online. Most class management systems are purchased by a district and offered to their teachers. Examples: Moodle, Blackboard.
 * **Web sites or Personalized homepages **, or start pages, allow users to quickly create a web site. They require no software, they are free and you are given a free sub domain name (URL) for your site. They offer the ability to easily upload text, images, documents and web links. You can build a site that may include multiple pages and even an embedded blog. These sites are free: __[|www.weebly.com]__; __[|www.pageflakes.com]__
 * **Blogs ** are different from the others. It is more of a daily journal. A blog lets teachers add information on a regular basis to a blog site. Teachers use blogs to post daily assignments, student writings, links to resources. Some examples: __[|www.blogspot.com]__; __[|www.edublogs.com]__
 * **Wikis - **Wikis are web sites that allow the users to create and edit interlinked web pages . Wikis are often used to create collaborative web sites. __www.wikispaces.com__

Website Assignment:
 * 1) Use one of the tools above or one of your own choosing.
 * 2) Include at least three web pages, text, images, documents and web-links.
 * 3) Complete the “ED 583 Portfolio Worksheet” when you have completed the website assignment, be sure to include the address for your website.
 * 4) Be ready to show your progress on your site at the next class.

Additonal Info : How to insert a counter to your Weebly Website:
 * 1) Go to @http://guestscounter.com/
 * 2) Choose a counter from the menu on the right side.
 * 3) Scroll down and click the "Get Code" button.
 * 4) On the left a box will appear under the heading "HTML Code for your website"
 * 5) Select and copy the entire contents of the box.
 * 6) Go to your Weebly in edit mode.
 * 7) In the "Basic Menu" go to the "Elements Tab" drag the "Custom HTML" feature to your page.
 * 8) Paste the code in the box.
 * 9) Notes:
 * This is not "required," it's just FYI.
 * Counters such as these can be pasted into any website editor.
 * If you don't like the counters at @http://guestscounter.com/ you can search for other free counters by typing "website counter widget" in your browser's search box.