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iWebSmart. Simple. Cool.
The GoalsThe Goals
- Identify elements of well designed websites
- Gain a beginning working knowledge of iWeb and its features by
generating/designing a homepage for a future classroom website.
- Identify elements of well designed websites
- Gain a beginning working knowledge of iWeb and its features by
generating/designing a homepage for a future classroom website.
Approximate Timeline
• Effective Website Design (30 – 45 Minutes)
• How to use iWeb (45 – 60 Minutes)
• Playing with iWeb/Creating a homepage (All Remaining Time)
Keywords from
responses given when
teachers were asked:
What do you want a
website for?
A blog withVideos fromA test or survey with
Just a few examples of what you can include!Just a few examples of what you can include!
A calendar withGoogle Calendar
……And tons of other things using “embedding.” we will look at this more closely
later….
……And tons of other things using “embedding.” we will look at this more closely
later….
What do you want to accomplish with your website?
The Question:BIG
“Simplicity Sells.”
- David PogueNew York Times Technology Columnist
Well designed websites are clean, simple, and easy to use.
The following are prime examples of this concept.
The following sites include many things you need to
avoid!
Terrible fonts and excessive use of bright colors/backgrounds are just a few of the problems! And, yes,
these are screen shots of real websites!
Terrible fonts and excessive use of bright colors/backgrounds are just a few of the problems! And, yes,
these are screen shots of real websites!
http://www.angelfire.com/super/badwebs/main.htm
Your homepage defines your entire
site!
Apple’s website is a perfect example of this.
Home is where the heart is…
Guidelines for your website…
Keep the design clean!
Keep the CRAZY
fonts and colors
out!
Remember, your homepage
defines your entire site!
Simple is better!
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