The role of identity and culture on web site design

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to outline an instructional design approach for further development of an African ancestry learning center in order to enhance its educational utility. This is being done in an effort to use technology in transformative ways that extends the practices and opportunities for African Americans.

Design/methodology/approach

Assessing the needs of learners, performing a content analysis, and designing online resources and systems that meet learner's needs accomplished this goal.

Findings

This paper identifies a design process whereby technology can be used to connect people of African descent to a lost history.

Originality/value

This paper provides a method to leverage technology for people of African descent to engage in genealogy research, while acknowledging their unique historical journey.

Citation

Eugene, W. and Clark, K. (2009), "The role of identity and culture on web site design", Multicultural Education & Technology Journal, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 256-265. https://doi.org/10.1108/17504970911004264