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Email & WebPages
Definition Email as defined by Dictionary.com is a system for sending messages to and from someone via telecommunications links between computers and terminals.

Webpage as defined by Dictionary.com is a document on the World Wide Web, consisting of a HTML file and relating scripts and graphics, and is often hyperlinked to other documents on the Web. Additionally, the webpages are normally accessed by using a browser.

= Types of Uses in the Classroom =

__WebPages__

 * === To convey information regarding syllabus and other classroom information ===
 * === Links to online resources specific to the subject being taught ===
 * === Database information where students can access their scores and other management data ===
 * ===Instructors can use webpages for presentations in during lectures and classroom discussions===

Blogs Wikis

 * === The instructor can post the latest news and research on a given topic ===
 * ===Great for peer-editing using comments and posts===
 * ===Can be used as a student portfolio with all assignments in one place===

Social Networking Sites

 * === A great way to highlight information and issues that effect young people ===
 * ===Gets digital native actively involved===
 * ===Resources can be bookmarked and constantly modified===

__Email__

 * ===Provides great communication and collaboration in the classroom===
 * ===Can be done from a computer or mobile device===
 * ===Can be used as a management system to organize files and data===
 * ===Can communicate information to multiple people at one time===

= Advantages = = Disadvantages = Links/Examples __WebPages__ [] Information about webpages [] Information on purchasing and creating your own website [] Can create your own website or blog
 * ===Information can be posted anytime and anywhere using a various multimedia===
 * ===Comments on blogs are monitored and controlled by the author===
 * ===Students' blogs can be compiled to make grading easier===
 * ===Blogs can be made public or private===
 * ===Reduces the amount of paper===
 * ===Reduces the instances of loss data due to computer crashes and misplaced removable storage===
 * ===Instructor can post information or send messages to students in a timely fashion===
 * ===Communication is sent at little to no cost===
 * ===Collaboration and technology are emphasized in the classroom===
 * ===Submissions are time stamped so due dates can be easily enforced===
 * ===Viruses can easily attack computer===
 * ===Spam can overrun inbox mail===
 * ===Many students do not have access to technology in the home to complete assignments===
 * ===Sites and pages are typically changed, modified, or deleted===
 * ===Information is so broad that many times searching topics can be daunting===
 * ===The amount of information is so great that many times sites can be moved, deleted, or outdated===
 * ===Plagarism and copyright infringement can become problematic===
 * ===Inappropriate solicitations and pictures are common===

__Blogs__ [] Educational blog [] Top 50 websites for learning [] Information about blogs

__Wikis__ [] Used to create wikis, blogs, and other websites [] Has a wiki education category wikispaces.com

__Social networking__ [] [|http://facebook.com]

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