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ACS Academic Web Page Creation Guide


Introduction > Pedagogical Considerations

Pedagogical Considerations

What is a "course Web page"?

A course Web page can be whatever you want, from the very simple to the highly complex. A course Web page could be a fairly static document, similar to the syllabus or schedule typically distributed at the first class meeting. It could be a respository for the learning materials used in the course: simulations, readings, interactive quizzes, and so on. The following may help you develop some ideas on what you might like your page to become. The links to examples take you to actual MIT course Web pages.

What are the pedagogical reasons for creating a Web page?

Where to Get Help

The Faculty Liaisons in Academic Computing Support (ACS) (x3-0115, f_l@mit.edu) are here to assist you. You can also look at what your colleagues have done, either through the above examples or through the ACS inventory of educational Web sites at MIT. Note that the inventory page lists only those sites whose owners have requested inclusion.