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Explore how school websites can improve communication and participation between schools and families. Learn about the steps to implement and benefit from a strong home-school connection. Research case studies and articles to evaluate the importance of utilizing school websites effectively. Address challenges and plan for next steps to maximize the impact of this connection.
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“A child educated only at school is an uneducated child.”-GEORGE SANTAYANAENHANCING THE HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTION FOCUS: UTILIZING THE SCHOOL WEBSITE Hampton Conway
Essential question In what ways can a school website enhance the home-school connection?
OVERVIEW PROBLEM • Lack of communication • Lack of participation • Poor representation SOLUTION
STEPS • Survey • Research • Implementation • Data Collection • Review
RESEARCH Case Studies Articles/Papers Educational Technology & Society Illinois Century Network & Governor Rod R. Blagojevich Evaluating the Importance of Common Components... SCHOOL WEBSITES BENEFITING HOME-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
IMPLEMENTATION • Soliciting • Training • Adding • Publicizing
REVIEW Challenges • Time • Tech-Issues • Access • Manpower • PD Next Steps • Post Survey? • Kiosk • Connection vs. Extension