EDLD+5365+Web+Design

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Web Mastering was a fun-filled five weeks. During week one, we learned how to implement Acceptable Use Policies for our district. We learned about the laws requiring AUP's, and how to set up our websites properly. We learned webpage design guidelines and design standards. We researched appropriate materials to post on our webpage, and recorded corrective measures for those who chose not to follow the AUP's. During week 2, we created a high level project plan to create and maintain a school website. We set our purpose and created objectives. We created a web committee and ensured that the community among others were involved. We weighed risks oand forsaw the issues that might arise with the implementation of the website. We researched beneficial functionality. A website cannot be effective without functionality. In week three, we researched and critiqued our own school website. We validated websites and wrote a letter to request a service level agreement to a company. In week four, we downloaded content into Drupal. I remember having trouble with the RSS feeds because the website was so overloaded. I have worked with I-tunes and have found how easy it is. I think if there was more bandwidth, Drupal would have been more user friendly and worked better. In week five, we researched Kaisers checklist for inventory. We made recommendations for our web oversight committee in order to enhance our relationship with our web service provider. We also planned in-service and professional development for administration, parents, students and teachers to increase their awareness of the website. Williamson, J. & Redish, T. (2009). //Technology facilitation and leadership standards: What every K-12 leader should know and be able to do//. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

Kaiser, S. (2006). Deliver First Class Websites: 101 Essential Checklists. VIC Austrailia. Sitepoint Pty, LTD.