The following tutorial is a guide for teachers
interested in developing a webpage for their classes. It is a conceptual guide
designed as a starting point for building a useful class webpage. Please use the contact
information at the end of the tutorial to continue the dialogue, and get started harnessing
the power of the Internet for your classes.
First, let's begin with the reasons behind building a class webpage. The connection
between teachers and the Internet is simple: The Internet is a tool which easily facilitates
the communication of information, and teachers are professional communicators of
information. Therefore it makes sense for teachers to use this tool to open up communication
with students and parents beyond the doors of the classroom.
Many people already take advantage of the Internet as a research tool, accessing vast
resources of information that are readily accessible anytime, anywhere, to anyone. But more than
just letting users consume information, the Internet is also a tool that gives users the
power to readily publish and distribute information. At a school level, Lowell Online,
our official website, aims to empower every teacher with this tool. Whether you are a novice or
an expert when it comes to computers, Lowell Online can assist and advise you in the development
of your website.
