The Evolution of the Web
Computer technology has been a source of fascination for as long as I can remember, and for over 15 years I have sought new ways to integrate it meaningfully into my teaching and educational resources. Over that time, it has been a continual source of amazement to me how quickly it is evolving.
I can remember being wowed by my first experience with the Internet and World Wide Web, where clicking on hyperlinks could connect me to computers and knowledge around the globe, but of course, every year since it has become ever more powerful, to the point where now complex software can run entirely over the Internet.
One example of this is the rise of free, open-source, content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress to develop and manage websites. Only a short time ago, WordPress was used simply for blogging, but it has quickly evolved into a robust web development platform that’s relatively easy to use, with beautiful results.
When I first started developing basic websites in the Web’s early days, I had to learn the HTML markup language to create them as text-based files. Then the process was speeded up with WYSIWIG (what you see is what you get) software such as Dreamweaver that created most of the code. Now, CMS software such as WordPress has made it possible to create a state-of-the-art blog and/or website without having to learn code, or even purchase software. And the active development communities are constantly expanding the power of the software.
Learn more at WordPress.org, or contact me today so I can explain how cheaply and easily a CMS can be used to manage your website, blog, or eLearning resources.
- Rick Reynolds
