Weebly

= **Weebly** =

=Education Weebly=

= **Strengths** =
 * free, reliable, easy
 * once you publish, website is automatically updated
 * What you see, is what you get
 * very easy to navigate (Don't have to know HTML)
 * can insert pictures and video
 * can create dashboard to easily display information
 * you can add up to 40 different student accounts so that students can participate in activities and the blog without needing an e-mail address
 * teachers can add an assignment form so that students can upload assignments to the website
 * parents can stay informed and up-to-date about their child's classroom

= **Weaknesses** =
 * there are few layouts to choose from
 * added security, owning your own domain, music, and more only come with the upgraded price
 * is more informative than interactive.
 * Design styles are pre-made, and very difficult to customize if you do not know HTML
 * Occasional server issues can make access difficult at times

= **Opportunities** =
 * offers online booking via HourTown
 * can inset FlickR photos, youtube videos, and google maps
 * boosts home- school interactions
 * Student work can be linked to the classroom website to share with parents.

= **Threats** =
 * sometimes schools mandate specific website building programs for you to use (Quia)
 * Published webpages are public, so sensitivity must be kept in mind

= **Ideas for the classroom** =
 * Create a classroom website which is linked the the classroom blog
 * Students can do research projects and create a website as a form of authentic assessment.
 * Students can take surveys about topics (academic and non-academic)
 * Students can make portfolios of their work (not just art!)