Carolyn Buzanoski

Teacher websites elective

 

Mrs. Vines Class

Description

 

Mrs. Vine teaches second grade Math, Social Studies, Science, Spelling, and Language Arts.  There are several useful aspects to this site such as the amount of information that is available, the links that are offered, and how Mrs. Vine broke down the months of the school year. 

 

Recommendations

 

I think that the site would be more useful if homework was listed daily with instructions or examples so that parents can be sure that their kids are completing their assignments.  I also think that the links could be laid out better so that the links are grouped by subject matter. Last I think a schedule of the curriculum should be included so that students and parents know what to expect. Also, kids really enjoy having their work displayed so maybe some projects put on the site would be motivational.

 

Commendations

 

I think the section for getting to know the teacher is a great idea, this makes teachers a little more familiar to their students and parents.  Mrs. Vine told a lot about herself and listed her experience in teaching.  The link for class news is also a great idea because parents don’t have to worry about not getting notes. They can just pop on the internet and get up to speed. 

The link for the book challenge is a great idea as well.  The students progress is listed so they know where they stand in the contest.

 

 

Mrs. Welch’s Class

 

Description

 

Mrs. Welch teaches first grade Social Studies, Math, Science, and Language Arts.  This site has a ton of information available for students and parents.  The list of Homework Policies  is a great idea and may be a great way to avoid any confusion.  Also, I think the listing of the rules is very helpful to parents and students so that they can be worked on at home as well.  The homework list is also a great idea just in case a student forgets what theyhave for homework.

 

Recommendation

 

I think this site could be organized better.  The site has a lot of information available but it is not laid out very well.  Maybe setting up the links closer together would be more helpful for navigational purposes.  Also, I think there should be links for a parents and student page so that kids and parents can easily get to the information they need.

 

Commendations

 

I think the out of this world work link is a fantastic idea and is probably motivational for the kids.  Star of the week is another great idea and probably inspires the kids to work hard.  Last, I really like the link for the new students.  This is a great way for kids and parents to get to know new students and will make the students feel welcome.