My goal for this site is to interact with my students outside of the classroom. My students will have the opportunity to post questions, answer questions, engage in discussions, etc... I use Twitter to post homework assignments, but it has not caught on with many of my students and parents. I hope to create an interactive environment that enhance the student's experience in my classroom. I do encourage them to use all of the tools at their disposal. Using my blog space for homework assignments will force my students to become interactive and I think it will assist with our preparation for the AP and Gateway (county) exams that are quickly approaching.
I also envision this site as a peer tutoring venture. I teach Advanced Placement and College Prep (regular) World History and many of my students will have the opportunity learn from each other. There are times when the words of a peer are easier understood than the "wind bag" that has been lecturing to them all day. We have seen success with peer tutoring in the school setting, maybe it can be successful across the web too.
The textbook for my College Prep classes are already online and I keep my teacher page updated with assignments, study guides, notes, power points, etc... Maybe I can create a virtual classroom and that allows the students to learn as much at home as they do in the classroom.
At this rate, I wonder how long it will be before the majority of students are taking courses from their homes?
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