Research: Find ten instructional websites that offer a variety of opportunities for learners. Link to each website considered in your blog.
Answer: Which sites exemplify sound design ideals? Why? Which sites do not adhere to the design elements discussed in this lesson? Why?
Artifact: Provide a screenshot of 2 websites considered to offer a compare and contrast of design elements.
Ten Websites:
cK-12 follows all the rules. The site is easy to read, as the background is white, and all of the information is easy to locate. Students do not have to look very far, as they just have to type something into the “what do you want to learn today?” tab to be taken to various resources to help them. There is good contrast in colors, so even those that are colorblind would not have a problem.
BrainPOP, while a great site, violates many of the rules. However, I can see how the colorful choices would attract children. However, many of the pages are very busy and distracting, and some of the boxes have text that lacks contrast.
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