David Lee EdTech

Learn how to create your own stunning, professional web presence - exactly the way you want. Click the link to start! http://www.wix.com/DavidLeeEdTech In this video we’ll be talking about Wix, a website builder that has been used by over 180 million users around the world. This is my 10th year in using Wix for my own online presence. I credit a lot to my Wix site. It helped me get my first job as an educator, and helped me share my content and spread my influence to other educators around the world (www.davidleeedtech.org). Whether you are a photographer, store owner, entrepreneur, or an educator like me, with its new tools, Wix not only helps you create a professional website, but it can help you design a customized logo, create promotional videos, and get discovered in search engines. It’s a one-stop-shop to help you market your brand. Transcript: http://bit.do/tutorial-transcript Video Timestamp Create a site and choose a template 1:32 Editing Text 3:07 Animation 3:24 Get...

RULES TO LIVE BY FOR YOU CLASSROOM WEBSITE IN 2013 Transparent Backgrounds No Cliche Textures (like bricks) No Extreme Gradients No Intro Page New Year's Resolution for Your Classroom Website via WIX

The Next Web ’s article, 29 new inspiring responsive designs on the web , showcases numerous website examples that offer an excellent optimal viewing experience (e.g. easy reading and navigation). I think teachers and students should focus on effective web design techniques for their classroom website, ePortfolio, or class wiki to give them a  smart, elegant, and aesthetically- pleasing look.   Here are some of the examples that can inspire your classroom website: 1. Starbucks 2. Spigot Design 3. Microsoft Here is my own classroom website that could provide you some design inspiration. I use Wix , a web-based platform that allows you to create stunning websites.  Web Design Unit I have also developed a Web Design unit for my 2nd grade class. The purpose of the unit is to teach students the skills and techniques that are required in developing quality websites. Students will create an ePortfolio that will allow them to reflect and showcase their academic work. Click here or the...