| Creating your own website, whether for a WebQuest or any other
purpose, has become very easy over the past few years. Although I
cannot go into all the different ways to do it or all the features
that you might include, you can get the basics very quickly. There
are many different Web editors available now, but the two most
popular are Macromedia's Dreamweaver and Microsoft FrontPage. I will
concentrate on FrontPage here for two major reasons:
- It is available in most or all of the computer labs on
campus, as well as at the KSU bookstore for not too much money.
- It is easier for beginners to get started in, especially
those who already know something about Microsoft Word.
Dreamweaver is generally used by more advanced Web developers.
If you do know how to use Word, then FrontPage will be very
familiar to you. Here is an
interactive exploration of FrontPage 2002 that you can explore
to see how it is set up. (FrontPage 2003 is now more common; the
interface has changed somewhat, but many of the features remain the
same.)
Starting your site
The hardest thing about using FrontPage can be making sure that
you get your site started correctly. When you do, then FrontPage can
make many things much easier. if you don't do this part well, then
it can get frustrating.
Step-by-step
instructions for getting started.
Using Templates
San Diego State University has supplied several templates for
WebQuests. These have all the navigation, etc. built right in. All
you have to do is fill in the text and graphics for your WebQuest.
Step-by-step
instructions for using an SDSU WebQuest template.
Making a Page in FrontPage
Making a page in FrontPage is very similar to making a document
in Word. If you can use Word, you can use FrontPage for the
relatively simple things you will do here.
Tips for making and editing a page in
FrontPage Enhancing your WebQuest
You may want to do things that enhance the look of
your WebQuest website. You may be happy with the template that you
have, or you could add a new background, put pictures on your pages,
and so on.
Tips for enhancing
your website and pages |
