In this post, I’d love to give some comments on Richard Byrne’s Blog,
whose name is Free Technology for Teachers.
In this blog, I can find some introductions about useful tools and apps, and the author makes some detailed videos about these software. Although I never learned about some of them before, I'm sure I can understand how to use them quickly with these instruction videos.
Organisation and Layout
When I first open this Blog, I felt a little bit messy, since he puts
some links with logo at the right side of the home page, which are so
“colourful”. Additionally, the title bar of navigation is not organised. Since
all the fonts of this Blog are the same one, sometimes it is a little bit
dizzy.
(from: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/)
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Ease of use and Navigation
It is ease for audience to look around this Blog, since they can find
out the articles via the time point. In the middle column, the author organised
his archives in terms of time.
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Although the title bar is not a looking-friendly bar, the function of it
should not be ignored. It classified the author’s blogs in different themes,
which can help audience get access to demanded information easily.
Target Audience
The Blog introduces some useful technologies to teachers, however, the
comments of it are very rare, but fortunately, some of the blogs have been
shared by readers, which can enhance its influence.
Though the design of this Blog is not so attractive, the content of it is really practical. This is my personal opinion on this Blog. The detailed information about these technologies and software really bring support to language teachers, especially the videos made by the author, and I'll keep following this Blog. If you are interested in this Blog, here is the link: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
Hi Inky,
ReplyDeleteGreat review on Richard's blog! Although there are so many advertisements, I honestly like the blog because it is so informative. Actually, I watched his "How to make a Blogger blog" video to help me set up mine. :)
It must be very helpful. The content of his blog is very very useful, and I love the videos he produced as well.
DeleteHi Inky,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog!! how did you put the picture of "ICT" there?? it is lovely and the colour is refreshing!! If I am to choose my favourite blog among those of our course mates, yours will be the one!! I will drop by quite often! Enjoy blogging!
Cindy
Thank you Cindy. You can post a new page, and set the time as a future time, and this post will always be the first one on your blog. Hope this can help you. If you still get trouble with it, please tell me.
DeleteHi Inky,
ReplyDeleteI love Richard's blog as well! I think we can get a lot of inspiration from it!
Hi Inky,
ReplyDeleteI love Richard's blog as well! I think we can get a lot of inspiration from it!
Yes, I have the same feeling.
DeleteHello Inky,
ReplyDeleteI am not going to comment on Richard blog, which is brilliant, but I am surprised at the way you designed the blog. Your blog is unique and looks different from other common blogs. Although I'm colour blind, but I can still judge if colours rhyme well. The background also gives another motivating dimension. The size font size of the text is suitable for reading and easy to follow. In short, you have put your own fingerprint.
Looking forward to your next blog.
Mohammed, I'm so happy that you love my design. If you need any help on blog design, please let me know. :p
DeleteHi Inky,
DeleteYes please. Let's arrange a small chat next Friday after the session :)
Ok, no problem!
DeleteHi Inky,
ReplyDeleteI sure do appreciate the honesty in your blog! Your criticism is very well rounded as you point out both the pros and cons of the blog, making this post quite neutral! I also like how you open up with confessing how you're not very familiar with online tools, which makes this blog more approachable and also relatable for readers/teachers who are on the same page as you! I look forward to reading more of your posts!
Thank you Wanda!
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