Blog Post #8
The biggest aspect of the website design that I felt was the most vital to the overall aesthetic of the website was formatting and layout. The proximity from one item of information to the next was crucial, and I often had to play around with spacing and area in which I would put specific links and buttons. The contrast came after the proximity and alignment were figured out, where I chose red, white, and grey. I enjoyed this assignment since I got some experience with website design, a skill that is applicable to most careers, especially teaching. I think that all teachers should have some kind of digital hub of information, and if an institution does not provide you one (like canvas), then it is the responsibility of the teacher to create one.
The skills I learned from Diigo tie into the virtual space (website) that all teachers should have. For example, it is crucially important to organize information in an efficient way, and the tags on Diigo made it really easy to search and find specific topics. This can be applied to one's own website, especially that of a teacher since students often need ways to search concepts and curriculum. While Diigo seems to be a bit basic in design, I think it is a really great way to share information, and if I become a teacher, then I'd incorporate some sort of software where students could share and find information.
As a teacher, it is of utmost importance to stay informed about new technological developments since the education field is becoming increasingly dominated by technology. Homework, classes, and whole courses are becoming virtual, and it is up to the teacher to adapt to these changes. One website I found that could help teachers with developing trends is Edsurge, an educational news website that is devoted to sharing stories about new developments in education technology. They upload frequently and are a great hub for technology.
EdSurge Link: https://www.edsurge.com/news
The website on Blog #8 EdSurge is very interesting. The contrast is slight with most of the place fill with white this does help with the alignment of the page. There is some repetition but not enough to be distracting. I do like the alignment everything is organized and easy to follow. The overall site design is good and the content is interesting and relevant.
ReplyDeleteThe website that you have linked is, I agree very interesting. Contrast: easy to read and is simple to understand. Repetition: All of the fonts, colours, sizing, placement is the same throughout the entire page. Alignment: All of the sections are aligned and placed in the correct positions. Proximity: all of the correct things are placed in the right spots in relation to the other information.
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