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10 Types of Essential Webmixes Every Classroom Should Have
The value of a webmix
Teaching today means juggling dozens of resources—from lesson plans and videos to collaborative tools and classroom management systems.
Every educator knows the struggle of switching tabs or digging through an overloaded bookmarks bar to find the right link at the right time. That’s where a well-organized webmix becomes a teacher’s best friend.
Essential Webmixes 1 & 2
Learn moreEssential Webmixes 3 & 4
Learn moreEssential Webmixes 5 & 6
Learn moreEssential Webmixes 7 & 8
Learn moreEssential Webmixes 9 & 10
Learn more1. Lesson Planning Webmix
Gather your go-to sites for curriculum standards, templates, rubrics, and creative teaching ideas. Whether it’s education blogs, lesson libraries, or Google Drive folders, one click can open your entire planning toolkit.
An example
Create a “Grade 5 Lesson Planning” webmix with tiles linking to your curriculum standards, Google Drive unit folders, Teachers Pay Teachers, Nearpod lesson library, and a shared planning calendar.
2. Student Resources Webmix
Give students an easy, visual homepage that includes their most-used tools—like learning apps, research databases, and digital textbooks. This webmix becomes their first stop every time they open a browser.
An example
Build a “6th Grade Student Start Page” with tiles to Google Classroom, school email, dictionary and translation tools, math practice sites, reading platforms, and your class blog as the student homepage.
3. Classroom Management Webmix
Include timers, random name pickers, behavior charts, and online collaboration platforms. It’s a quick way to manage classes efficiently and maintain engagement.
An example
Design a “Classroom Management Tools” webmix that includes a timer, random name picker, noise meter, digital behavior chart, attendance form, and quick links to Kahoot, Quizizz, and Nearpod.
4. Homework & Assignment Hub
Keep track of homework submission pages, grading portals, and feedback tools. This webmix helps both teachers and students stay on top of deadlines.
An example
Set up a “Homework & Deadlines” webmix with tiles to your LMS assignment page, online gradebook, shared homework calendar, submission forms, and a FAQ document explaining how to turn in work.
5. Professional Development Webmix
Stay inspired by collecting your favorite PD sources—education podcasts, webinars, teaching communities, and certification platforms.
An example
Create a “Teacher PD & Inspiration” webmix with tiles to your favorite education blogs, Edutopia, PD webinar platforms, local training portals, and a playlist of teaching strategy videos.
6. EdTech Tools Webmix
From learning management systems to communication apps, this webmix makes testing and integrating new tools easier. It’s perfect for teachers exploring innovative digital solutions.
An example
Build an “EdTech Toolbox” webmix that collects your main digital tools: LMS, video-conference platform, formative assessment tools, polling apps, screen recorder, and tutorial sites on how to use each tool.
7. Subject-specific Webmixes
Create separate webmixes for different subjects like math, science, or literature. That way, you can quickly access specialized lesson plans, simulations, and activities.
An example
Make a “Middle School Science” webmix with simulations, virtual labs, NASA resources, science news sites, and YouTube playlists for each unit, plus your own Learning Paths for key topics.
8. Creativity & Inspiration Webmix
Include creative platforms such as Canva, Pixabay, or Jamboard to spark innovation in your lessons and provide students with visual and interactive resources.
An example
Create a “Create & Design” webmix containing Canva, royalty-free image sites, mind-mapping tools, online whiteboards, comic strip creators, and student portfolio tools.
9. Parent communication Webmix
Centralize communication channels—email portals, parent forms, newsletters, and tutorials—so you can keep parents engaged and informed without searching through folders.
An example
Set up a “Family Communication Hub” webmix with tiles for your main messaging app, email portal, class newsletter archive, digital permission forms, and a “How to bookmark this page” guide so parents can save it to their bookmarks bar.
10. Favorites & Bookmarks Manager Webmix
Every teacher has favorite pages, videos, and articles that deserve a permanent place. Instead of losing them in a cluttered bookmarks bar, organize them neatly in a visual bookmark manager that’s easy to update and share.
An example
Use a “Teacher Favorites” webmix as your visual bookmark manager, with tiles for your most-used sites, frequently referenced articles, video playlists, and go-to tools, replacing a long, hard-to-manage bookmarks bar with a clean homepage.
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