I'm+not+a+designer,+but+I+play+on+in+my+class


 * People read 18% of a webpage
 * Read in a F shape
 * We avoid banners
 * Text beats graphics and large blocks
 * AVOID INTRO PARAGRAPHS
 * use tagline instead.
 * Do not repeat tagline
 * Make links clearer rather than add instructions for notes
 * Be concise and get real information in the F shape
 * Color and contrast- 1 in 12 men have color blindness- do not use use red/green for instructions.
 * Color contrast analyzer- @http://lab.arc90.com/experiments/readability/
 * wordle, pixlr, livebrush, dryicons.com, pix4learning

Ready or not, these days you may play both teacher AND web designer. From a district website, to a class in Moodle, to a third-party blog or wiki, inspired design legitimizes your site to discerning 21st-century learners. Gain examples, guidance, trends and free graphics, and leave with a web checklist, so your students excel at your URL.

Session Time: Tuesday 9:30 am - 10:30 am Session Location: Hershey Lodge Room: Tower Suite 3

Presenter: Laura Mikowychok Strand(s): Professional Development/Teacher Preparation, Instructional Strategies/Successful Practices Audience(s): K-8, 9-12, Higher Ed, Technology Director or Coordinator/Instructional Technologist Level: Introductory

Very good presentation-see link below

@http://ning.peteandc.org/forum/topics/el21-im-not-a-designer-but-i