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• How does knowing basic code and being able to insert or tweak code extend the designer’s control in a site?
The ability to code allows the designer to have somewhat endless possibilities with the site s/he designs. S/he can change the layout, colors, fonts, links or anything. When designing my site, I felt empowered by being able to change anything I knew how to code.
• Evaluate each tool type on the tool’s ability to allow users to make choices in text, color, layout, and design.
iWeb was the easiest tool to use; it allowed you to use different colors, fonts, and layouts with the simple click of a button. While you could embed something in your site, I was unable to find where I could change the coding of the site.
Weebly was also easy to use. You are able to change the font, color, layout and design with a drag and drop format. You can also code the site with ease, which opens the world of possibilities.
• Support why you would recommend each tool for both ease of use and its ability to allow code tweaking – hand code insertion.
I recommend iWeb for ease of use, only. My overall recommendation is for Weebly because it is easy to use and the coding is straightforward. It offers free sites to educators, which is always a plus.
• Recommend and support your reasoning for which tool you would recommend for 1) a primary school student website on insects and, 2) a high school computer science course

I recommend Weebly for both of the aforementioned situations because it is easy to use, you can code it, and best of all, it is free.