- What Should Schools Have in their own Website
The rise of techno-sapiens just made the creation of school websites logical and practical. Not only that websites allow the schools to maximize the fruits of technology, but these are also an effective and efficient tool in communicating and coordinating with the members of the school community.A good school website has the following important elements:
“About Us” Page
This contains information about the history of the school; its philosophy, mission, and vision; its teaching and non-teaching staff; its accreditations, awards, and other recognitions; its associations and affiliations; and every bit of salient information about the school.
“Contact Us” Page
This shows the telephone number, fax number, email address, and mailing address of the school.
This page provides basic information about the enrolment process – deadlines, requirements, rates, etc.
Calendar of Events
This is a matrix that has the up-to-date list of school activities that will be conducted in the entire school year.
This is an electronic copy of the school publication or a completely different one. This will provide information about the happenings in the school and it will also showcase student writers.
This page provides the documents/ forms that are often used in school, ready for download.
If these are present in the website, the school will gain the following:
Instant online brochure
A website is an instant online school brochure that the parents and would-be students could visit. It is faster, easier, and more efficient.
Faster and easier communication/ coordination
Through a website, school administrators can easily communicate its announcements, activities, accomplishments, concerns, and tips to the parents, teachers, students, alumni, and other members of the school community.
With the website, parents and students can easily give their feedback to the teachers, school, and school administrators.
Develop journalism skills
Websites are also a good place for student- and teacher-writers to share and showcase their prowess in writing.
Websites are also a good tool in connecting and coordinating with families, teachers, businesses, alumni, and other schools. Announcing a school reunion or soliciting pledges for school projects will be easier and faster if the school has its own website.
With these, it is more than clear that schools should not think twice in creating their own website.