Why bother at websites?

Websites, websites, websites...

It seems as if creating a website was going to be the bane of my existence. I thought, "There's no way I'll ever learn how to create a website." That was before the existence of myspace, facebook, and now, this class. I can see how you don't have to use ridiculous codes that I will never remember nor make an effort to make...because all you need is a blank template and, voila! Ta-da! Ka-bam! Website created.

All we had to do, really, was to select from a simple, blank template, and then find a given template that we liked. I found something that described my thoughts on music: Endless possibilities as expressed in the stars (which are also endless to me.) I found it easy and simple to make, and I even got some hints on formatting from our handy-dandy instructor, Amy. Next time, I'd like to create something myself--but I will possibly have the TIME then do do it. (I like creating and spending lots of time with things, but as of NOW, I need convenient, easy, and simple.)

I am expecting that in the future, I will also be in the same predicament with my time while teaching. I will want efficiency and the ability to create a website that is easy and still looks fun/creative.

For my students, it is extremely important that I create a website (no matter how convenient or not.) Living in the "Digital Age," we have GOT to be able to provide for our students the technology they need. They can use the website as a resource, schedule builder, assignment-poster, place to contact me, and a window for parents to look into the school music program.