You can see that with the help of MARSWorks Ltd and Contact North, my web site now has a new design. The old one was created in 2008 and has worked extremely well for me over the last 10 years, but it was not well enough adapted for mobile technology. As well, the new design reflects more recent stylistic changes to web sites, with more graphics and less text. We have also tried to make the new design as accessible as possible.
However, the web site is still meant to be a resource, and therefore easy navigation remains critical. I have tried with the new design to make it easier for you to find posts and resources on specific topics.
All the old posts remain on the site and will have the old look – the cost of converting over 2,500 posts was just too great. But the home page and resources and all new posts will be in the new style.
I’ve not been posting much during the re-design period, but I will be back to more or less daily posting from now on.
Let me know what you think about the new style. In particular, if you find any glitches or navigation problems, do let me know.
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
