Wix+Wiki

Wix

Resources and links
http://www.wix.com/

Strengths:

 * Free basic account
 * Resource center available for questions and comments
 * Easy drag and drop format
 * Simple way to share information with parents and students
 * Available in multiple languages
 * Many templates to express personal interests

Weaknesses:

 * Age is not restricted
 * Upgraded accounts are pricey
 * No way to monitor what goes up on the site
 * The templates that are available come completed and you have to go back and change everything

Opportunities:

 * Teachers can connect with parents and students
 * Teachers can share important and interesting in class information

**Threats**:

 * Teachers not able to control what students post if they create an account
 * Did not find a way to block or limit who sees your page

Ideas for the Classroom:

 * Teachers can create a classroom website
 * Links can include newletters, photos from classroom activities, homework links, and other useful sites.

Mary K.