Writing for the Web

By David Walbert

More and more schools have websites that teachers can use to communicate with parents. School systems are requiring teachers to post their portfolios online, not just for licensure but so that parents can see their credentials. Teachers are creating Web content to use with colleagues and students, even creating and teaching online courses. As teachers are asked to do more and more professional writing generally — as part of the licensure process, professional development and courses, and National Board Certification — more and more of that writing will find its way onto the web.

In this series of articles, I’ll explain how people tend to read on the Web and how you can tailor your writing to meet their needs and expectations. I’ll also look at some ways you can easily format your writing to make it more readable on the web.

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