Sneak a Peek at the New NGE
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Sneak a Peek at the New NGE
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Sarah McKeeSarah McKeeGaETC, November 8, 2012GaETC, November 8, 2012
Timeline 2010-2011
• Researched similar/related sites to familiarize ourselves with new features
• Researched various proprietary and open-source platforms
• Met with several potential vendors
• November 2011—secured funding from the Woodruff Foundation
Timeline 2012• Selected Drupal as our platform
• February—signed contract with CSE in Atlanta—began “discovery” process, including brainstorming
and survey of current site users
• March—created six user profiles that informed our final functionality and design requirements
Timeline 2012• Spring—created site map and wireframes
• Summer—design mockups completed; developers began constructing the site
• Fall—content migration from old system to new
Next Steps
• Soft launch of site expected in late November
• Beta testing and continued adjustments/updates through January
• Hard launch tentatively scheduled for February 2013
• Build out “For Educator” area in 2013