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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module One
Introduction
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Objectives
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to explain why websites are dynamic, not static
to examine a series of websites
to record observations
to list and discuss ‘Elements of Good Web Design’
to revisit web sites and review original observations
in light of ‘Elements of Good Web design’
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Objectives cont’d
• to evaluate the potential impact of creating a website
on pupil’s learning, with reference to students with
special needs
– Learning Disabilities
– Sensory Impairment
– Physical Disabilities
– Exceptional Ability
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Summary
• ‘to focus on the essential elements required to create
an ‘all inclusive, accessible to all’ website that can be
used as an educational resource for the whole school
community.’
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Two
Construction Skills & Techniques
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Objectives
To develop the skills to
• create a suitable file structure to manage website
resources
• use Image Editing software to create resources
• use Image Editing software to edit resources
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Objectives cont’d
To develop the skills to
• use a web authoring software package to create a
website
• install or observe a single installation of an FTP
software package
• use FTP software
• develop a skill set through a series of tutorials
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Objectives cont’d
• to focus on developing educational content for the
web
• to include concepts of ‘Good Web Design’ in
developing websites
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Summary
• ‘to focus on the development of a skill set required to
utilise a range of software packages to enable the
successful development and subsequent updating of
a school website.’
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Three
Constructing Your Website
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Introduction to Module 3
• ‘Distance Learning Module’
• Agreed schedule for this module
• Participants to utilise the expertise of the course tutor as
a support mechanism and a resource
– 2 hours each course session by three sessions
• Contact by phone
• Contact via email
• Contact at course centre
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Objectives
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create a site layout storyboard
create a story board for individual pages
identify the target audience for the website
plan to maximise accessibility
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Objectives cont’d
• to gather resources needed to facilitate the
construction of a website
• to create a website
• to upload content to respective web spaces
• to record work in progress
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Summary
• ‘to develop web layout, gather content and create a
website during an innovative distance learning
module’
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Four
Live on the Web
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Objectives
• to ensure compliance with best practice for creating
accessible web sites by using the ‘Bobby Test’
• to register website with Internet Search Engines
• to edit and update content on website
• to gather feedback on website
• to review current best practice and Online Guidelines
for Teachers and Students
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Module Objectives cont’d
• to investigate various methods of managing online
content
• to provide an opportunity for Q & A
• to provide an opportunity for participant feedback
• to utilise screen reader / magnification software
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Website Design & Development for Learning
Summary
• ‘to develop an awareness of Online Guidelines and to
review Accessibility Issues to facilitate the
development of websites as an educational resource
and to provide feedback to NCTE.’
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