Category Archives: Design

10 Website Tips for 2020 – My Takeaways from FinalsiteU.

Posted on 03/08/2020 by William Stites

There are numerous things that you can learn while attending a conference, and the best are the things you can take away that apply across several areas.   This past week I attended the Finalsite user conference – FinalsiteU – in … Continue reading →

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The Breakfast Club library and John Hughes, both genius!

Posted on 05/27/2012 by William Stites

[NOTE: This was originally posted on another blog I no longer maintain.] John Hughes was a genius! From Mr. Mom, Vacation, Uncle Buck to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off his movies defined a generation. So while home on break, when I thought … Continue reading →

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Design, intent and actual use.

Posted on 01/14/2012 by William Stites

While running a few errands today I had to withdrawal some money from the ATM.  It was freezing outside so I want to make use the drive-up machine so not to have to get out of my nice, warm car. … Continue reading →

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Design for Distraction

Posted on 11/22/2010 by William Stites

The New York times story “Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction” point out many of the ways that technology is ingrained in our students lives and what that means for teaching, learning and distraction. But distraction isn’t anything new. Whether … Continue reading →

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