Cool Schools on the Internet

How are other schools using technology in their programs?
 
Where can I find good school websites?
 
How are schools communicating with the community?

There are many great examples of integrating technology into the curriculum. Use the following links to explore schools around the world.

Directories of Cool Schools

• Education World's Cool School Site - Cool School Honor Roll
• Cool School Websites from Queensland Australia
• Cyberplayground
• High School Hub
• K-12 Schools from Yahoo
• American School Directory
• Schools Around the World from About
• School Website Directory from the UK
• EduHound Schools Pages

What kinds of things can you find in a school web page? Below are a wide variety of school pages. Although some are more professional in appearance than others, they each have something unique to share with their audience. Explore the examples and consider the strengths and weaknesses of each website. What changes would you recommend? Create a list of things that you think are the most important in an effective website.

Many provincial and state departments of education have a master list of school websites to explore.

School Pages

• Pheasant Grove Elementary School
• American School, Jordon
• Arlington Central Schools
• Avocado Elementary
• Beaconsfield Primary
• Beaverton Schools
• Chicago Public Schools
• Emerald Primary School
• Grand Forks
• Highland Park - Austin
• Jericho Schools
• Loogootee Elementary West
• Memphis City Schools
• Montgomery County Schools
• Oakwood City Schools
• Piscatiquis Community High School
• Root Elementary - check their projects
• Seattle Public Schools
• Snaith Primary
• Tawa School
• WoodStock High School
• Pocantico Hills School
• Lindbergh Elementary School
• Birch Lane School Community CA

Evaluate School Web Pages
Explore school web pages. Develop a list of the characteristics of effective school web pages. Brainstorm ways to integrate these features into your own school web page.

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