Just wondering what this new channel is going to be about….
Are you thinking of re-designing it? I feel that the Inclusive Planet is very well structuated, works for me. And, if it works for me, it should work for anyone.
I’ve noticed that, as we go along, the Planeteers are getting up to all kinds of interesting tricks, and the I Planet is definitely growing, expanding and improving, though I never thought it possible to improve such a nice thing.
Of course, it is not the most accessible thing on the www, and here is where I feel we can teach the others a thing or two; how to make the Web accessible to all.
As I’ve mentioned before, I am very impressed with the updating you see the moment when you log in, but I would like to preserve some space for new additions, posts, comments, by leaving out the “who-and-who-are-now-buddies thing. I feel, that if you wish to know who-and-who are now [and also in the past] there are ways for you to find out. And, anyway, YOU LOT ARE ALL MY FRIENDS. Of course, I’m only human, so some of you have become closer to me than others.
You see, when you discover the I Planet, you go to each channel, from one to the other, read everything, maybe in order of your interests [I suggest you read them all, they’re mostly all great!] And then, next time you log in, you will then be informed of any new posts, comments, sharing and witty remarks. This way, you can quickly be updated.
As the Planet grows and gets larger and larger, this will become more and more important.
I like the link system, and they are always readily available. You can read and enjoy so much, and you can e-mail anyone in case you wish to send him/her a private message. But, on the other hand, I’m interested in everything you lot writes.
The books and class notes you are sharing, is a brilliant idea, which will greatly improve the academic careers of all students. And, those of us who are not studying officially at the moment; remember, “Once a student, always a student”
I cannot envisage a new design, but, if you do re-design it, you’d better allow me to be part of it, otherwise I’ll get the Weird Writer to write me a warning to send to you!!
Planeteers say
Deon,
The redesign we are thinking of is to address accessibility issues raised by certain low vision and other print impaired members. We know we can definitely get better than we are now, and also there is an element of future proofing to look at. As more channels grow, and types of channels grow, the site needs to be able to accommodate easy access to your favorite things. In any case, there is nothing wrong with trying to be better, what say?
Kumar
Agreed!! Now, let's go break a leg!
Hi all, I'm an absolute digi-dummy, I gratefully make use of websites without having a notion how they work. I mostly use magnigication to read my pc, I hate websites with links and headings and pictures and what have you all over the place. IP is nice and top to bottom. Is it possible to put the navigation at the top of the page? I know you want me to read everything, but scrolling all the way down to go 'home' again is a bit of a bother. Everlasting thanks for doing all the work out there!
You know Liz, thanks a lot for bringing this up! People please feel free to chip in. This is exactly what this channel is for!
In any case, the whole idea of putting the navigation at the bottom was deliberate. As you may have noticed (we hope), the site was designed specifically for people using screen readers. We wanted people to land on content immediately instead of links to jump to content. However, we also wanted a constant location for navigation so that there would never be any mistake in finding it.
However, we realize that putting the navigation bar at the bottom is not good design for everyone. Our philosophy has always been that we should always provide the best user interface experience. No one, not matter what their level of computer use, or medium of access, should ever feel uncomfortable using Inclusive Planet. This is why we are looking at a redesign! We realize the shortcomings of the design, and we want to do our best to make sure that every user has the option of choosing the design that best suits their preferences, abilities and situation! In a nut shell, that is what accessibility is for us.
just wanted to add that .. .Liesbeth, I hope you did not mind me calling you Liz
A quick tip perhaps? To get to HOME quickly, press CONT + END Then press UP ARROW once... You're there!!!