Learning about target audiences and developing clear objectives help in guiding towards what content to place on-line. This module looks at appropriate formatting and presentation of content, and presents an overview of the concepts of usability and accessibility.
Module Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Define the terms "Chunking" and "Microcontent."
- Explain why you should reduce the amount of content as you transfer it from print to your Web site.
- Describe several parameters that contribute to Web site usability.
- Incorporate ideas into your Web site that can help users understand the purpose of the site and find the information that they need.
- Discuss special accessibility requirements and criteria for determining if a site is accessible.
- Explain Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.Describe accepted Web site navigation standards.
- Outline the steps needed to plan and develop a Web site.
This module also provides several links to other sites with good information regarding Web content, accessibility, and usability.
For more info: csc.noaa.gov/wcde/module04/04.htm
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