Future Improvements and Conclusion
In the future there are many ways in which I plan to improve my site. One of the ways that I plan to increase the power of my site is by adding more online instructional videos. Once I do this I will continue to organize them as new pages under their intended subjects. I plan to add videos explaining the structure of the ocean for science, how to work with fractions in math, and key ideas that are essential to the writing process in Language Arts. As I add more of these videos, I also plan to have students discuss the content of them and ask questions in a sort of discussion format below the video. I may even add synchronous elements to the discussions after school if parents support the idea of students working in online groups after school hours. As mentioned earlier I also plan to add a sign-up sheet for tutoring in the third quarter for students that would like additional help with their state tests. A feature of my site that is missing is the search tool. This feature does cost money to add to the site, and if my collection of instructional videos and additional resources continue to build, it is a feature that may be worth purchasing in the future. This will act as a navigational tool for my site visitors and help them quickly find their desired item.
I have designed this website as a ship to take my students across this vast sea of knowledge. My site has been enhanced with technology tailored by me specifically for my students, but also hosts media that is set to transport learning to networks and sites that deviate from our original site. It is my hope that from the docks of our shared space we can set sail on a journey to discover new knowledge on the web and be able to discern credible and helpful resources from those dangerous icebergs that may be disguised or hidden in the waves. I feel that our site has been designed with best practices in mind, but has room to be improved and strengthened. Most importantly, I must continue to update this site and keep it current, for a fishing net that is never cast nor checked on will surely catch no fish.
I have designed this website as a ship to take my students across this vast sea of knowledge. My site has been enhanced with technology tailored by me specifically for my students, but also hosts media that is set to transport learning to networks and sites that deviate from our original site. It is my hope that from the docks of our shared space we can set sail on a journey to discover new knowledge on the web and be able to discern credible and helpful resources from those dangerous icebergs that may be disguised or hidden in the waves. I feel that our site has been designed with best practices in mind, but has room to be improved and strengthened. Most importantly, I must continue to update this site and keep it current, for a fishing net that is never cast nor checked on will surely catch no fish.