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DIY Web Development
Free Tools and Strategies for Library Instruction
by Bryan Brown, Indiana University Bloomington SLIS
Overcoming Hurdles
•Remove anxiety
•Use free* software
•Teach, and reveal
other teachers*beer and/or free speech
The Best Lessons
• Understand time limits and what
can be accomplished
• Strive for conceptual
understanding before
implementation (demystify)
• The "What" and "Why" before the
"How" (30,000 ft. view)
The Best Goals
• Give realistic motivation (why
code?)
• Personalized projects mean
personalized interest
• Inspire further study and point out
"where to go from here"
The Best Tools
• Easy to use/obtain
• Free*
• Simple and/or minimal
• Support you as you grow
• BONUS: Multi-language
What about servers?
• Not necessary yet, just open files
with a browser.
• Show off works in progress with
Dropbox
• Give them a fancy URL with
Site44
Wanna see that again?
Go to:
http://iolug.site44.com/resources.html
to see all software, learning sites and hosting methods listed.