webdesign

=SEMINAR: WEB DESIGN FOR THE SCHOOL LIBRARY=

WEB DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (options for this course)

 * ===[|Dreamweaver] - Professional-level tool, seek the latest version & educational discount pricing.===
 * ===[|IowaPages] (Trellix) - AEA-supported, online web development and hosting, no software download required.===
 * Purchase school license or on your own for around $45 for the year. Easy learning curve, pre-made templates, customize templates with your own graphics, access via the Web from anywhere. You cannot bring in or import a previously-created site (however you can save html files to use in other applications. Your page could be linked from the school district pages. For an example, see http://www.prairiepride.org/students/index.htm and click Browse the Library. Then go to the High School Library. The direct link is http://phslibrary.prairiepride.iowapages.org/


 * [|Adobe Photoshop] or [|Photoshop Elements] - Make banners or buttons for your site, edit images and more...
 * [|Adobe Macromedia Fireworks] - Make banners or buttons for your site, edit images and more...
 * [|GIMP] - Free open-source downloadable graphics editing software, similar to Photoshop. Not available for Mac. Use Automated installer. Click Dowload (Stable version). 1st download GTK 2+ Runtime Environment vers 2.10.13 is for Windows 2000 and newer. 2nd you may download The GIMP for Windows. 3rd you should download from that same page the Gimp Help. If your pop-up blocker is on, you may need to click the bar and allow the downloads. Click Run. Click Run again. When finished, restart your computer.
 * **Microsoft Office Picture Manager** - In addition to Photoshop, Fireworks or GIMP, use it to resize or do simple photo edits. It has been bundled with MS Office since 2003. In Windows, look under Start > Programs > Microsoft Office > Microsoft Office Tools > Microsoft Office Picture Manager.
 * [|Picassa] - In addition to any of the above, you may also want to download Picasa. This will help you find all images on your computer (but not duplicate or move them). I use it strictly for the indexing function when I'm trying to find something I want to use and cannot remember where it was last saved. It can be used for JPEG files (usually photos) basic editing only. It is not a sophisticated digital editing tool and it cannot be used for .gif files editing.
 * **PrintShop** or other desktop publishing applications - If you can export your graphics as .gif or .jpg and optimize them for the web you should be able to use them on your website.

BLOGS

 * ===[|Blogger.com] - Where you can quickly post thoughts, interact with people, and more===


 * ===__[|Response-o-matic]__ - add response forms to your website===


 * ===[|iMovie]- Video editing software for Mac's - allows you to edit clips, add titles, & music.===

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 * ===[|Photo Story 3] - FREE, Windows download - use still photos to create moving slide shows, add narration, music, & special effects. Output is .wmv file - plays with Windows Media Player.===

PDF SLIDESHOWS or NEWSLETTERS

 * ===[|PowerPoint CutePDF Document Tutorial] - a PowerPoint slideshow of directions for making a slideshow for your website!===

SOCIAL NETWORKING

 * ===[|Ning.com] Develop a social networking group===

TESTING LOAD TIME
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 * **[|Webite Tune Up] - run diagnostics on up to five pages for free, reports download times.** WIKIS**===
 * ===Wikispaces //-// Create simple web pages that allow others to add their content too//.//===


 * ===__[|Wikispaces Site for Teachers]__ //-// For K-12 education use, completely free, and free of advertising===


 * ===[|PB Wiki for Educators]//-// Create an ad-free wiki in minimal time, has ability to be made public or kept private===

//FINDING SCHOOL LIBRARY SITES//

 * ===[|]//[|School Library Websites.wikispaces.com] - A webquest about school library web sites (by Joyce Valenza) information/suggestions about creating/maintaining your school library web site.===