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A class web site can be a creative way of getting students excited about a subject, keeping them up to date on assignments, and providing them with valuable online resources. Because a class site should be engaging, I'll present information that makes the subject interesting and fun, such as brain teasers or polls about current events. Of course, I'll want to include plenty of links so students can explore a wealth of ideas on the web.

Here are examples of the content I might include.

Events and Announcements
Updated 8/24/2004

Don't forget, we're taking a trip to the Greater Clarksburg Museum of Fine Arts on September 22. You won't need to bring a lunch, but you must have your permission slip signed and with you when you get on the bus.

Assignment 4 is not due until September 3 (instead of September 2).

Meet the Challenge!

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Here, I might put a weekly brain teaser, for example:

Who was the oldest President of the United States?

Last week's answer: John F. Kennedy
Last week's winner: Brad

In the News

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Here I might mention a story in the news that pertains to my subject and solicit opinions from the class. Or I might ask a question about material we covered in class, for example:

This week we read about muckrakers. Were muckrakers good or bad for our society in the turn of the century?

I'll post the answers on the "Class Bulletin Board" page.

Please get in touch with any questions or comments on my site.