LCM Website Requirements for Teachers Websites are required to be updated every six weeks based on District administrative recommendations. Board Policy Goal II – Item 1 Goal II: Provide emerging technology resources and instructional strategies to support professional development activities and technology infusion efforts to prepare students for careers in the 21st century. Evidence of Attainment: Item 1 - Create an administrative procedure to ensure updated websites for District, campus, and teachers based on District recommendations. Basic (mandatory) Advanced (includes Basic + more) Home Page Useful Links for Class Visually pleasing header with information about your class. Links to websites that are helpful such as a class blog, class wiki, Include items such as teacher name, subject(s), grade level, Twitter account, Edmodo or Schoology, Symbaloo, Moodle, room number, conference time, etc. Do not make this page too Office 365, OneNote Classroom, any Social Media site, Remind, "wordy" or lengthy. Khan Academy, Subject/content websites, etc. Profile Page Photo Album Link to profile page with education, professional experience, Photo gallery of activities in the classroom such as programs, family information and any personal information teacher field trips, plays, events, etc. would like to share with others. Class News/Announcements E-Notes Important news or announcements to students and/or Teachers encourage parents and students to subscribe to E- students with information about class activities and projects. Notes to help send class information electronically. This is an area that will need frequent updates. Document (Files) Embedded items Any important files from class such as study notes, study Use of embed code to share content such as: a recorded lesson guides, class rules, word wall lists, spelling lists, supply lists, in Educreations, videos, graphic art, podcasts, presentations, vocabulary lists, weekly assignments, rubrics, field trip forms, class Symbaloo, Vokis, games, etc. etc. Daily Schedule Forms/Polls/Countdown Timers Current class schedule with period, time, and location. Please Teacher uses other features available to engage parents and include times for lunch, music, PE, Computer lab, recess, etc. students. Samples: quizzes, forms, and/or polls to gather information (Ex. “How many have Internet available?”) Class Calendar Class Projects, Student Work Events posted are for class events such as homework, projects, Showcase your students’ work or participation in special lessons, assignments, activities, field trips, reminders, etc. activities, projects, or events. Examples can include documents, images, photos, videos, or other digital media. Homework/Assignments Social Media Connection Teachers will provide current homework or assignments with Use of Social Media is shared and posted to invite followers and due dates so that students and/or parents are informed. invite comments. Students are allowed opportunities to be involved interact with others outside the class environment. Some media can include blogs, Office 365, Instagram, Edmodo, Twitter, Diigo, Tumblr, Flickr, Pinterest, google + Slide Show Teachers connect the outside to classroom by sharing images and photos of classroom activities. Miscellaneous Teacher uses innovative touches to make class website inviting attracting a large number of visitors. Teacher creates own theme, text, and images to enhance the look and feel of website. Little Cypress Mauriceville CISD/Technology Department .