Library Website Development
My final vision project is underway. To review, my final vision for the future is to create a school library website that includes a number of things that would benefit teachers, staff, students and parents, including a library blog for up to date information about what's happening in and around the library.
I recently opened a Weebly account and started creating my school's library website. I am maybe halfway through setting it up, although I plan to make it a continual project by updating regularly, which means that it will never be complete as it is will be an ongoing project or a "living document."
What I have learned so far about using Weebly...
1. Weebly is easy to use.
2. There are lots of options to choose from for designs and layouts.
3. If you get stuck on something, Weebly has helpful tutorials on whatever you need help with.
4. Can easily change a layout by adding or deleting options.
5. Easy to navigate around.
6. Most of all, I am really pleased with the way it looks so far! It's beginning to look as I envisioned.
Here is an example of what my home page looks like so far...
Overall, I would definitely recommend using Weebly to others if they want to start a website.
Some things that haven't worked out as planned.... First, I had to request from our school district a Weebly account and password, so that I could create a website under our school districts Weebly. Although I requested this a while back, the tech department for our school district has been super busy with myEd B.C. tech problems and had to put my request farther down their list of things to do. Therefore, I went ahead and created my own account and I am currently still waiting for the school district account. My hope is that I can take what I have created so far and add it to my school district, so that I won't have to recreate everything. Also, I am constantly rethinking what I plan on adding to the website.
Again, there is so much information that I would like to include, but I need to step back and not make it too overwhelming for myself or my intended audience. I need to make sure that I stick to my intentions and make a website that is useful, helpful and easy to navigate.
A decent reflective post on your technology infrastructure for your vision. Weebly is a very nice product, easy, simple and beautiful. I do hope your tech department is able to support your vision eventually and allow you to publish on the school district weebly account. A good overview of where you are at in the process.
ReplyDeleteI like how you described your site as a living document, that goes and changes over time. I also liked you Dr. Seuss quote and the final line on the front page of, "I'll see you there." Very welcoming and familiar for all those who will use it. Thanks for the info on using Weebly, I will put it on my to look at lists for future projects.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your site! I find that the most difficult part is choosing what to add and where to put it - so many choices! We are trying to limit the content at first to those sites we know are stable and have a great reputation. I remember reading somewhere that everything you put up on a website needs to be maintained regularly, such as link functionality. Good luck!
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