Re: [ifets] A suggestion for a first discussion

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P.A. Gantt (pgantt@icx.net)
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 08:18:11 -0400


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Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 08:18:11 -0400 From: "P.A. Gantt" <pgantt@icx.net> Subject: Re: [ifets] A suggestion for a first discussion

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> I don't know who should be suggesting discussion topics but I would like to
> make the following suggestion.
>
> I am a great convert to the use of the web and web browsers for all manner
> of things. As I mentioned in my introduction I feel they have many benefits
> such as 1) ease of use, 2) the majority of people are familiar with their
> appearance and are happy with the hyperlink concept at their root, 3)
> plug-in technology means that you can run many commercial programs inside a
> web browser, 4) java, javascript means that you can write your own programs
> and run them inside a web browser, 5) with the forthcoming improvements in
> HTML their general applicability will increase.

Works for me... I have two files that may make
good starting points. I used them in a week-long
Workshop for Tech. Educators/Trainers and various
other majors and teachers.

http://user.icx.net/~pgantt/development/laboratory/webdesignanddevelopmentsamplesindex.htm

http://user.icx.net/~pgantt/development/laboratory/rubricexamplespage.htm

I personally do not like Java pages that load slowly.
I prefer a plainer faster loading page for accessibility
for all. (ADA model). Good web design/course design
tips usually gels well with a plainer approach for
various home users (lowest common denominator types).

If anyone would like to add to my rudimentary start to sources
please email me your links, urls, a brief description and
I will add them to these sample files. TIA.

As our students/trainees use say laptops (which are becoming
the weapon of choice for some) our design techniques must
adjust. Quite a few academic institutions are adopting some
sort of laptop usage option.

Just some small thoughts.

It's up to you Dr. Kinser... great start to a forum thus far.
Great variety of people, talented all.

My best,

P.

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P.A. Gantt <mailto:pgantt@icx.net>
Electronic Media Design and Support
Training Samples: http://user.icx.net/~pgantt/
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