Let's Tech About It

This week’s topics centered on the various components tied to the creation of a website. While much of the focus within the EIT program centers on the instructional design aspects of implementing and integrating learning frameworks, it’s been nice to learn just how important visual details are when designing a site for professional use. Many of the components identified as important in the design of a website typically rely on the following: fonts, typography, color palettes, and images. According to Blasbalg (2021) there are eight essential steps in the creation of a professional website. They are: Strategize your brand Approach the design Prioritize usability Prepare for search engines Professionalize your site Optimize for mobile Create compelling content Maintain your site Each of these steps includes detailed instructions on how to adapt your own website based on your individual needs. I recently developed my own professional website i...

As I’ve grown with the technology available to me since I was a kid in the 90’s, I’ve always been fascinated with how it has all evolved during that time. Thinking of my parents first cell phone compared to the smartphone I use now, or my first computer compared to what I am currently typing on illustrates the vast leaps that have been made in the development of not only hardware but software during that time. Due to the prevalence of open-source software, many of the browsers, operating systems, and applications that we readily use on a daily basis have been utilized and refined over time with collaborative efforts among many programmers and developers. Ultimately, the significance of having open-source software or freeware, lies in the potential to encourage learning and discovery within development and having the opportunity to highlight the best features associated with those applications.  In the TEDx Talks (2013) video "What is Open Source Software?" posted to YouTube...