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EDLD 5363 –Web Design– Submitted by Vicki Lovett

This class was one that I was looking forward to, but it has not been what I expected. I’ve learned about various web design concepts, some overlapping with the material from the graphic design class.

I began the class planning the website based on what is currently used in my district. The information contained in the website is valid and useful for all stakeholders. I agree with the material presented in the Web 2.0 New Tools, New Schools. “We live in a wired, globalized world in which communication and collaboration is possible 24/7” (Solomon & Schrum, 2009). If we want to prepare our students for a future they will create we must remain current with technology. The course walked me through the process of using content management systems and showed the necessity of what you see is what you get programming. This made it possible for me to prepare a website that would address all of the objectives of the course. The software, schoolspaces.net, made it easy to create and maintain a site.

Because technology is always providing a new method of instruction it is imperative to address legal issues such as copyright and student safety. (TF-VI) Teachers as well as students need training on what is acceptable, legal and ethical conduct.

I spent a great deal of time with the technical help desk through Lamar with this course. They were very helpful. Chad did everything he could to help with my issues, but he ended up transferring me to Richard Rivera. It was frustrating having the time to work on the assignment and not being able to do it because of technical issues. Mr. Rivera ended up resolving my issues and the assignment progressed.

I would like to research how my district chose Schoolwire as their CMS. I would like to learn more about programming. While the content presented in this class was frustrating it taught valuable problem solving skills and collaboration like no other. Dr. Abshire worked very hard to provide more web conferences and emails than ever before. She provided the information we needed to continue. References Solomon, G. & Schrum, L. (2009). Web 2.0 New Tools, New Schools. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.