Week 4: Web Design
Introduction This week we will be examining and evaluating web sites in terms of “good” web design. You will apply your knowledge of good web design through the evaluation of five educational web sites. You will also work closely with your small group as you further discuss and explore the elements of good web design … Continue Reading
Week 5: Web Design Cont.
Introduction Week Five is a continuation of Week Four. Last week you evaluated five educational web sites. This week you will use that activity to build from as you work with your group to develop a rubric for evaluating web sites in accordance to good web design. Each group will then share their rubric with … Continue Reading
Week 6: Accessibility
Introduction This week we will revisit the conversation that began in Week 2 on accessibility in web design. Web accessibility is not only a key element of good web design, but it is also required by law for many sites (including public school websites). The focus of this week will be to explore accessibility issues … Continue Reading
Weeks 7-8: Designing Web Sites – Using Web 2.0
Introduction Week 7 marks an important shift in this course as you begin the development of your final web site. Over the course of the past six weeks, you have gained the knowledge and skills related to designing and developing a web site in accordance to the elements of good web design. You will now … Continue Reading
Week 10: Photo Sharing Applications
Introduction During this week the design and creation of your web site will take flight. This week (as well as the next few weeks) will introduce you to a category of Web 2.0 tools that you can use in the development of your site. The focus for Week 10 is photo sharing applications including Flickr, … Continue Reading
Week 11: Video & Screencasting Applications
Introduction The popularity of Web 2.0 video sharing applications has sky rocketed as a result of increasing Internet speed and bandwidth as well as the decrease in price of memory. Sites such as YouTube and Vimeo have dramatically altered the playing field surrounding the use and availability of video. While these tools can be a … Continue Reading