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Greene, Stephan; Marchionini, Gary; Plaisant, Catherine; Shneiderman, Ben – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 2000
Presents a framework for the design of information representations in terms of previews and overviews, to aid designers of digital library interfaces. Defines previews and overviews, as graphic or textual representations of information abstracted from primary information objects, analogous to bibliographic records and catalogs; and describes four…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Requirements
Busch, David D. – Internet World, 1997
Describes graphical elements--backgrounds, buttons, rules, and enhancements like drop shadows--that can transform Web pages without significantly increasing download time. Used thoughtfully and consistently, such graphical elements can create a unique style that serves as a personal Web page trademark. (AEF)
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design

Skaalid, Bonnie – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 2001
Describes a Web site that introduces novice Web users to principles of design and navigation of instructional Web sites. Discusses the process involved in designing the site, lessons learned while developing it, and recommendations for further research. Includes a list of research-based guidelines derived from the literature in the areas of screen…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Educational Resources
Lindsay, Lorin – 1996
Designing a web home page involves many decisions that affect how the page will look, the kind of technology required to use the page, the links the page will provide, and kinds of patrons who can use the page. The theme of information literacy needs to be built into every web page; users need to be taught the skills of sorting and applying…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Decision Making, Design Preferences, Guidelines
Finnegan, John; Griffin, Jeffrey A. – eTechNotes, 2000
Focuses on the pre-design questions that a Web site designer and client need to address. Discusses the why, who, what, where, and when phases of the Web site design process. Includes a Web Site Development Form to guide site designs through the first two stages of Web site development: specification and design. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
Ackermann, Ernest; Hartman, Karen – eTechNotes, 2000
Presents technical issues, design considerations and resource sites to consider when designing a Web site. Discusses fonts; colors; screen resolutions; statement of purpose; audience; content; layout; size and number of images; spacing and emphasis; browser-supported features; grammar and spelling; revision/improvement; and testing. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
Fehling, Eric E. – 1998
This manual provides teachers, with very little or no technology experience, with a step-by-step guide for developing the necessary skills for creating a class Web Page. The first part of the manual is devoted to the thought processes preceding the actual creation of the Web Page. These include looking at other Web Pages, deciding what should be…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design, Design Requirements
Maddux, Cleborne D.; Johnson, D. LaMont – Educational Technology, 1997
Guidelines for educational Web sites are discussed: determining the purpose; providing essential identifiers; determining page length; revising; establishing Internet Child Safety rules; providing a model for observing copyright law; providing links to home pages; using professional language; using images judiciously; assuring the page looks good…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education

Collis, Betty – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1999
Examines factors affecting the cultural appropriateness of Web-based course-support sites. Identifies a strategy for accommodating different values of these factors in Web-based course-support systems, based on a set of 10 design guidelines. Describes and evaluates the TeleTOP Method from the University of Twente (The Netherlands) to illustrate…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

Berge, Zane L. – Educational Media International, 1998
Lists eight guiding principles to help Web-based instructional designers. Three areas: pedagogical, social, and technological/support address planning instructional program events, i.e., building the blueprint to guide development and design for Web-based instruction and distance education. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Design Preferences, Distance Education, Educational Objectives
Diederen, Julia; Gruppen, Harry; Voragen, Alphons G. J.; Hartog, Rob; Mulder, Martin; Biemans, Harm – 2002
This paper describes the first stage of a 4-year research project on the design, development and use of Web-based digital learning material for food chemistry education. The paper discusses design guidelines, based on principles that were selected from theories on learning and instruction, and illustrates in detail how these guidelines were used…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Educational Technology
Yee, Martha M. – 1999
This paper describes the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) guidelines for librarians charged with customizing OPAC (online public access catalog) software and vendors and producers of this software. The guidelines are intended to apply to all types of catalog, including World Wide Web-based catalogs, GUI…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Guidelines
Stubbs, Keith M. – 1996
This document defines the specific standards and general guidelines which the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will use to make information available on the World Wide Web (WWW). The purpose of providing such guidance is to ensure high quality and consistent content, organization, and presentation of information on ED WWW servers, in order to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Security, Computer System Design, Disabilities
1996
Two papers addressing the practicalities of developing and managing a Web page include: "Managing a Web Node" (John Messing); and "Creating and Managing a School Library Web Page" (John Carr). The first paper discusses five areas in planning/managing a Web page: skills required; hardware and software requirements; planning…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Equipment
Green, Lyndsay – 1998
This guide summarizes lessons learned from the author's experience of organizing and moderating five non-pedagogical online conferences that use World Wide Web-based conferencing software, whether synchronous or asynchronous. Seven sections cover the following topics: (1) the pros and cons of online conferencing; (2) setting objectives; (3)…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design, Conferences
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