The future of school websites

THE FUTURE OF SCHOOL WEBSITESMarketing MeetingFebruary 17, 2014

What we Have Today

Each school has an independent design No way of adding content on all schools instantly. Information is different for each school Not compatible on tablets and smartphones Difficult to add new web-technologies

What is Needed

Standardized design method Semi-standard content (academic, registration,

contact, etc.) Multi-device compatibility Easy to upgrade

Introducing Bootstrap

The most popular front-end framework for developing web projects today.

Uses a responsive design framework that works on all devices seamlessly.

Is free to use for commercial and non-commercial Highly customizable. Uses the latest HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript

languages. Compatible with EMSB web server technology.

How Bootstrap Works

Bootstrap Framework

School Website

Custom Design Override

Bootstrap Responsive Design

Desktop

Bootstrap Responsive Design

Tablet Mobile

The Future of School Websites

Semi-Standard content

Why do we need it?

Most schools do not have basic information about academic programs (QEP), bussing, registration, daycare and school services.

These categories are standard for most to all of our schools.

Ensure all schools have up-to-date and correct information.

Important news and board-wide events are not always advertised on school websites

How do we do it?

Multiple School

Websites

Registration

QEP Transportaion

EMSB News

Increased Communication

Important news and events that should be shared on school websites can be added to the home page easily.

The Future of School Websites

Proposal

Proposal

Convert all school websites to bootstrap framework starting with the oldest.

Apply generic designs to all schools first. Then arrange meetings with school administration

to introduce a custom design.