Week+8

[|Web Design Trends in 2011]
1. Read the article __Web Design Trends in 2011__ by Jacqueline Thomas (no relation to Mrs. Thomas!): []

2. At our School Fusion Website- Web Design/ Animation, go to Discussion Topics and comment on the blog called Web Design Trends 2011. **Use full sentences; discuss at least five points from the article (refer to the rubric) and check your spelling! Do you agree, disagree, and have anything to add?** (Helpful Hint: Type your response in Microsoft Word to check spelling first and paste into blog.)

3. See RUBRIC attached on how you will be graded.

[|Annotation and Collaboration Tools for Web Design]
Read **[|5 Free Annotation and Collaboration Tools for Web Projects]**by Grace Smith. Explain annotation and collaboration as it pertains to web design. How are these tools changing web design? How do you see these tools changing how people collect information? Can you see them being used for research purposes for learning?

For homework register for a Diigo account and under the Help Center (bottom) visit:
 * [|__Take A Tour__]
 * [|__How To Use Toolbar__]
 * [|__How To Use Diigolet__]

Return to the blog and input another comment about what you think of Diigo and how it can be used for web collaboration.

[|Read and Respond 2]
Read: Tips on choosing a good domain name by Christopher Heng found at [|__http://www.thesitewizard.com/archive/domainname.shtml__]

and comment in your own words, in full sentences, and on three important points mentioned in the article.

[|1- Read and Respond]
Read the short, but important article: [|"Web Site Colors, Choose Wisely"] and comment on the blog. Give your personal thoughts on the subject, and explain why this is such an important topic to discuss for web design.