DFI Enabling Access - Sites - Wiki Ono

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Today's session was all about Window Dressing, otherwise known as Enabling Access to our Sites.  As we learnt a bit about this last week we had time today to reflect on constructive criticism around our own sites and we had an opportunity to further develop our own sites.  It was very helpful seeing the sites of those in our bubble and links to others that Kerry had shared.  For many of us Window Dressing is a collaborative exercise that needs to be shared with our colleagues.  I have noticed areas that need improvement on our site so those are goals for me to follow up.

Gerhard shared the importance of Visual Appeal and Functionality.  From this I liked the ideas of using complimentary colours, a simple layout and only two fonts.  Navigation needs to be thought out and easy to follow. 

Empowering Learners - we had an interesting discussion in our bubble around this, what information needs to be kept private around individual student achievement?

Dorothy spoke of the importance of face to face connections, even if they are online (like during Lockdown).  She shared with us a very clever Youtube clip made by Shirley Serban who is also the Principal at Lake Brunner School.  Zoom Together - A modern take

To make a connection both parties need to share.

Hāpara Hot Tip - use the Sharing Tab to locate missing file/documents. Encourage students to be organised.

Blogging Hot Tip - in layout use right sidebar to add and reorganise gadgets (possibly other blogs)

Today's session has been useful to evaluate and reflect on our class site.  It has been insightful to go out on the street and look back in through the window.