Why Schools are Publishing on the Internet

The context for education is rapidly changing to accommodate the new model of communication known as the Internet. This reality has created a new medium for reading and writing and, as educators know, the best way to learn about something is to engage it.

On an everyday level, schools have to prepare the content they are publishing. This involves developing an awareness of "sense of audience", development of problem solving during the authoring process, as well as the consequent enhancement of self-esteem. The recent Education Act places emphasis on the role of the school as part of the wider community. Web publishing can help facilitate this role by publishing information on school activities, policies, and events.

Please read examples of what to publish on your school web site for a more hands-on outline of the type of content schools can engage in.