Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Q&A: What can I do with my website to help keep and motivate my students?

Question:
What can I do with my website to help keep and motivate my students?

Answer:
My suggestion would be to have a dedicated section of your website, possibly password protected, for the education and recognition of your students. Some of the things you can build into it are:
  • School Announcements - Post all your news, promotions, upcoming events and seminars.
  • Student Birthdays - Wishing them a Happy Birthday earns you good will, especially with parents and younger kids.
  • Student of the Month - Nothing boosts satisfaction like some public recognition
  • Class Schedules & Calendars - Helps keep your students informed on when classes are, as well as when you're closed and when special events are.
  • School History / Lineage
  • New Student Announcements & Resources - A nice way to say hello and welcome new students to the school, also helps give them all the "newbie" info.
  • Form Meanings and walk throughs
  • School Rules & Policies
  • Tournament Information and Results
  • Monthly Training Tips
  • Seminar Information
  • Black Belt Club - Special information for your BBC or other "specialty" groups.
  • Demonstration Team - Have a demo team? Great way to promote it and recognize the members who are representing your school

You can also setup a forum, public or private, to encourage community within your school.

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