There are many teacher made websites available on the Internet. Here are two that I reviewed.

Website: http://bes.lumpkin.k12.ga.us/~bfulgham/teacherresource.htm

Grade Level: K-12

Subject: Comprehensive listing of resources for all content subject areas as well as resources for sign language, free workshops for professional development, poetry and songs to name a few.

Usefulness: This is an extensive resource list with current and active links. It provides teacher educational resources as well as content related instructional resources. This is particularly useful to the new teacher.

Recommendations:

1. While this is an extensive list of resources it is visually difficult to take all of the information in and decide where to navigate.

2. The selection of the color pallet needs to consider colors that do not blend into each other making it difficult to read.

3. The words on this page crowd one another and make it difficult to read. Indenting and leaving a space in between links would make it easier to read.

Commendations:

1. The time and effort put into creating this website does not go unnoticed. It is a lengthy listing that is kept updated by the creator. Each link tests as an operating link.

2. It was a great idea to have the warning at the top of the page. Due to the ever-changing Internet users are advised to have an adult check the page prior to letting the student view the site.

3. Wonderful addition to the teacher specific websites where they are able to post assignments and event of the classroom. This is a wonderful tool for connecting the parents to the classroom

Website: http://teacherweb.com/CAMyford/MrBruce/index.html

Grade Level: 5^th Grade

Subject: This is a site developed by Mr. Bruce a 5^th grade teacher in California. This site is designed as resource for parents and students in his class. It contains information regarding: teacher profile, homework, supplies, calendar, class schedule, outdoor education and more!

Usefulness: This is a comprehensive tool that identifies all classroom requirements, assignments,

upcoming activities, and links to educational resources.

Recommendations:

1. Include a link to student projects such as poems or stories they have written.

2. Include a link to models or pictures of projects completed by the previous years class.

3. Include supplemental web-links for students to practice or expand upon lessons taught in class.

Commendations:

1. This is a well-designed site that is visually organized and easy to navigate. It is designed and written to promote a positive learning environment.

2. It is interesting with the use of animated clip-art.

3. It provides recognition to specific students for positive character attributes.