You'll love these weblinks chosen by our expert librarians.
- The Secret Art of HTML and Web Design - A guide to web design for users at all levels.
- WebGenies: Website Design - An easy step-by-step guide to designing websites.
Blogs, Websites, and Social Media
Information for Teens on how to create Blogs, Websites, and Social Media.
- Blogger – Free weblog publishing tool from Google, for sharing text, photos and video.
- Google Website Maker – Create your own website through Google.
- Hackasaurus – Hack a website to learn about basic coding.
- Pinterest – Create themed bulletin board pages with pictures to share your interests.
- Pinterest Copyright and Legal Issues – How to protect yourself on Pinterest.
- Tumblr – Create a photo blog.
- Wix – Create a free website with Wix.
- Wordpress – Create a blog or website with Wordpress.
Internet
Information on the Internet, including the history of the Internet.
- ClassZone--Web Research Guide – Information on the Internet, including the history of the Internet.
- Learn the Net – Tutorials on surfing the Web, email, and cyber safety.
- The Pandia Goalgetter – Become an expert at using search engines.
Internet Culture and History
Internet Culture and History
- Cool Infographics Blog – A blog featuring the best infographics on the Internet.
- History of Social Media – Tracing the history of social interactivity on the internet.
- The History of the Internet on Wikipedia – Article tracing the history of the Internet from the 1960s to today.
- Know Your Meme – Website and video series that documents internet memes and other online phenomena.
- Most Popular Sites on the Web – A list of the most popular websites on the web.
Security and Privacy
Websites that can help with your Security and Privacy while online.
- Disconnect.me – Browser extensions and mobile app that prevents websites from tracking your behavior and searches.
- DuckDuckGo – A search engine that doesn’t track your behavior.
- LifeHacker Security Blog – News on security and privacy on the Internet.
- Secure Passwords – A video explaining secure passwords.
- Terms of Service Tracker – Always up to date listing of Terms of Services for popular web services. Checked every day to see if any of them have changed.
Using Search Engines
Info and tips on using search engines.
- 12 Ways to Be More Search Savvy – Twelve suggestions for improving one's search engine experience.
- Evaluating Sources for Credibility – A short list of criteria for determining the credibility of online sources.
- How Can I Tell If a Website is Credible – Six criteria for determining if a website is credible.
- Sweet Search – A search engine for students that searches only the sites that have been reviewed and approved by a team of librarians, teachers, and research experts.
- Using Research and Evidence – A short explanation on research, how to use evidence, and credibility.