Ed Tech Short Course

Planning the page layouts (visual appearance)

• let the goals and the information content drive the appearance
• use those common design elements you decided on
• reminder: some viewers will start "in the middle". Put every page in context
  • be explicit about the goals/content of the page
  • sign (email address) and date all pages
  • include a back link to the main homepage of the site
• don't write for just one browser
• keep it simple
  • emphasize textual content over form; beware "art for art's sake"
  • use graphics (images) only when they contribute to the message
  • don't get carried away with fancy formatting
  • pay attention to download time constraints

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