Getting it on the Web

I’m trying to help teachers (especially, but not exclusively, Limudei Kodesh teachers) with little computer experience or savvy to learn to use the web as a tool for posting homework, handouts, test information and useful links and resources for their students.

My secondary goal is to assist teachers to use readily available (and free!) programs to produce professional-looking material for their students.

We’ll start with the quick-and-dirty method of using a blog (short for “web log”) as a substitute for a website.
The advantages of using a blog are:

• It requires no knowledge of web-design.
• It requires no special programs.
• It can be updated in moments from any available computer.
• You can upload documents, post helpful links or get an assignment to your students without having to e-mail everyone.
• Parents can keep posted on assignments, upcoming projects, due dates and exams.

Next post, we’ll get you your own blog and start rolling!