Teach@SLC Website Redesign
A collaborative UX redesign project focused on improving the functionality, accessibility, and overall user experience of the Teach@SLC website—a centralized resource hub for faculty members at St. Lawrence College.
Client
Teach@SLC
Service Provided
Ux Research, Ui Redesign
The Goal:
The primary goal was to make the Teach@SLC website more intuitive, efficient, and inclusive for its users—primarily educators and administrators. The original platform housed valuable teaching resources, but they were buried under cluttered layouts, long content blocks, and non-intuitive navigation paths.
Our objective was to restructure the content architecture, simplify user journeys, reduce the number of steps needed to access key information, and implement accessibility features that align with WCAG standards. We also aimed to ensure that the platform was equally manageable for content creators (administrators) and useful for educators seeking relevant teaching tools, inclusive strategies, and course development materials.
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The Challenge:
The redesign process uncovered several major challenges:
Information Overload:
The site contained a dense amount of content with poor hierarchy, making it overwhelming to browse. Long, text-heavy pages discouraged exploration, especially for time-constrained users.
Navigation Complexity:
The original Google Sites framework lacked intuitive structure and resulted in users getting lost or clicking multiple times to find essential resources. There was no clear path from homepage to resource, leading to drop-offs and confusion.
Customization & Flexibility Limitations:
Google Sites provided a rigid structure, limiting the implementation of modern UX practices like dynamic menus, custom components, or user-focused layouts. This also made it difficult to apply consistent branding or accommodate evolving user needs.
Accessibility & Inclusivity Gaps:
The platform lacked proper contrast, alt text, and scalable UI elements. It did not provide support for users with visual impairments or cognitive differences—an essential requirement for educational platforms.
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The Result
Our redesign resulted in a cleaner, more accessible, and highly intuitive website prototype tailored specifically for faculty needs. Key outcomes include:
Streamlined Navigation:
Introduced a top navigation bar with smart grouping of categories, dynamic overlays, and breadcrumb trails to help users find relevant resources within 1–2 clicks.
Accessible Design:
Implemented contrast-friendly color schemes, large tap targets, keyboard navigation support, and structured headings—making the platform WCAG-compliant and inclusive.
Content Simplification:
Reorganized long pages using accordion sections and collapsible content modules. This helped break down heavy information into bite-sized, easily digestible segments.
Educator-Centric UX Flow:
Redesigned user journeys around educator tasks—like accessing teaching strategies, uploading evaluations, or browsing open educational resources—with minimal friction.
Responsive & Scalable Layout:
The redesigned pages adapt across desktop, tablet, and mobile views. Modular templates were proposed to make future content updates easy for admin users.
This redesign not only modernized the site visually but transformed it into a purpose-built, user-first experience that empowers both educators and content managers alike.
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