Monday, July 13, 2009

Web Site Design

I just finished up with my website design assignment and it was not as difficult as I thought it would be. After sitting and reading the assignment criteria a few time and actually breaking it down into sections I was able to rationalize it all. I guess the initial reading made me very nervous.

I have decided to create a instructional website that teaches one how to request duplicate diplomas, transcripts, name changes and enrollment verifications. This is much needed information, especially since I work in the Registrar's Office on campus and have these questions asked repeatedly.

The chart that we had to create in Excel was quite helpful, I never realized how much planning should go into creating a website. The chart allows for one to plan ahead, with the design and the material content. This creates less of a chance to include unnecessary information or even create information overload.

The assignment has been a great help in creating the final website. It allows you to organize your ideas and create an consistent design for the site. I really liked that we had to create this assignment before we actual create the final website.

1 comment:

  1. Sounds like you are coming along in your website design. I like your idea considering that my teaching certificate still has only my maiden name on it (it is a good thing that I am not using it right now!).

    I am not sure if I did my design right, but I do think that it helped me in really thinking about my website.

    Good luck on your website ... Denise

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