Friday, June 11, 2010

Discussion #2 - Web Design and Development

The important elements of Web design for teaching and learning is including adequate interactive features, accurate content, relevant content, ease of use, eye catching layout, interesting visually, organized in a rational manner, links to resources, and relevant graphics, videos, etc.

From a teacher standpoint I would want my Web course to be easy to navigate, have a Quick Links drop down menu, easily found links to the most important things on the home page, such as, assignments, grades, and resources. I would also want to make sure I have helpful tutorials to go along with lessons. From a learner’s standpoint I would want much the same thing. I have been on the learner’s end for so long – it is how I think in regards to how I would do it as a teacher.

My tips for colleagues would be to make sure you have it organized well, think through as the user, plan the ultimate goal and work your way back, visit as many other class websites and look for what you think works and what doesn’t work. Make sure you have accurate content. Make sure you are creative and interactive.

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