Tech & Learning magazine’s web site, TechLearning.com, has been awarded an Education Standard of Excellence in the Web Marketing Association’s 2009 WebAwards. The site previously won the award in 2006.
TechLearning.com scored higher than industry average in six of the seven criteria that each site is judged: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Judges said the site had “excellent content” and was “clean, believable, [and] solid.”They handle the magazine presentation really well; something most sites do poorly,” one judge said. Judges also noted the Tips and Product Reviews sections, as well as the Digital Edition feature on the home page.
The WebAward caps off a banner year for Tech & Learning. In addition to the Standard of Excellence Award, Tech & Learning magazine won two regional gold awards for Best How-To Article and Best Special Section from the American Society of Business Publication Editors in their annual competition. T&L also was a finalist in the Western Publishing Association’s annual “Maggie” Awards for Best Computer Trade Journal, Most Improved Publication, and Best How-To Article.
About Web Marketing Association’s WebAwards
Founded by the Web Marketing Association in 1997, the WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks for the best web sites based on the seven criteria of a successful website. The goal of the WebAwards is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective websites on the Internet today. Beyond validation, entrants benefit from a website assessment by a professional judging panel, which provides specific feedback on how each site ranks against standards of excellence. For more information, visit www.webaward.org.About Tech & Learning
For nearly 30 years, Tech & Learning has been -- and continues to be -- the leading resource for K-12 leaders. Its publications, websites and events provide factual and evaluative information on trends, products, and strategies to educators who purchase technology products in their districts and schools. Tech & Learning, published by NewBay Media LLC, delivers the highest quality content and essential resources to manage, train, and teach technology. For more information, visit www.TechLearning.com.
