OLTD 509 - Emerging Technologies
Creating an Effective Website
Learning outcomes met were:
Learning outcomes met were:
- Create assessment and evaluation methods/tools most suitable to the strengths and challenges of online environments
- Develop practical and technical skills in all phases of concept, development, design, implementation, etc.
The specific evidence piece that I have chosen compares three different reputable articles on website design. The idea is to compare the articles to determine what principles are in common with each other. I also compared these principles to my own website to see what needed to improve.
By making a chart to compare the results, I was able to identify areas that clearly improve a website. The results also made me rethink how to post a website and areas to clearly improve my own. Simple changes can make a big difference in how a website looks. Be consistent with fonts, sizes, pictures, and colours make the website more professional. Make it clear what the reader is looking at and how to find the information they are looking for. Be simple and be clear with your information.
Being able to convey information on a website is important to an online teacher. Whether it is in course design, or giving information, the reader must be able to easily navigate the website. If your website is professional looking then it can communicate the message that it is intended to. If your website is not intuitive, then the students might get frustrated and be far less productive. Teaching is all about communication.
Communication in the online world uses websites. The websites may direct to chatrooms, provide information, and link to educational tools, videos and courses. Without the main website to direct students, these platforms would not easily be found. When teaching a course online, it is advantageous to have a website designed to help students.
Personally, I found this activity worthwhile. By creating an assessment of website design, I was able to find the short comings in my own site. By implementing these changes, I was able to see the difference these changes could make. The main purpose of this evidence is how to communicate better online. It is hoped that I have achieved that.
This piece of evidence shows using Studyladder ( https://www.studyladder.ca ) to gamify learning in my grade 3 classroom. First I describe what the program is about, and then I discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using studyladder.
Specifically, I learned how to use an online program to enhance the classroom learning in a practical way. By sharing this information to my colleagues, I hope to pass on my strategies and tips. Using an online program does come with problems that need to be overcome. I, therefore, critically assess the program in an attempt to show best teaching practices.
Using an online program to help teach a program is very important to an online teacher. Since the program tracks progress, the teacher can readily assess what the student is working on and where they need the most support. Studyladder provides such feedback. The program also has tutorials, so the online teacher can direct the student for more help. Being able to assess programs for their value is important for an online teacher. You want students to be successful and good support is critical.
Specifically, I learned how to use an online program to enhance the classroom learning in a practical way. By sharing this information to my colleagues, I hope to pass on my strategies and tips. Using an online program does come with problems that need to be overcome. I, therefore, critically assess the program in an attempt to show best teaching practices.
Using an online program to help teach a program is very important to an online teacher. Since the program tracks progress, the teacher can readily assess what the student is working on and where they need the most support. Studyladder provides such feedback. The program also has tutorials, so the online teacher can direct the student for more help. Being able to assess programs for their value is important for an online teacher. You want students to be successful and good support is critical.