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INTERNET WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT SYLLABUS

Credit: One-Half Credit Instructor: Ms. Stevens Make-up Nights: M-W Lab Hours: 2-2:40--Study Hall, as available Phone: 892-1810 Voice Mail-Ext.369; Ext. 204-after school E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.windham.k12.me.us/whs Portaportal: http://guest.portaportal.com/lstevens 

Curriculum Alignment:

Windham High School’s Mission Statement & Expectations (see www.windham.k12.me.us/whs) Maine Learning Results: Parameters for Essential Instruction (see Cross Reference to Standards: Career & Education Development A1 a-c, B2 b, C3; English Language Arts B5 a, C1 a-e, D1 a, b, F1 d; Mathematics D2 a, D4, 5; Science & Technology C3 b @ www.maine.gov/education/lres/pei/index.html).

Course Description:

In this course, you will gain a basic understanding of the components of a professional web site environment. You will develop skills in the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality, standards-based web sites. Topics will include web site design methods, Internet fundamentals, HTML, and web-based multimedia. You will conduct research, develop sample web documents, and design web sites. (It is assumed that students taking this course have a working knowledge of personal computers.)

Materials:

Software: Microsoft Expression Web Curriculum, Microsoft Office XP, Internet Explorer, and Windows XP

Supplementary Sites & Materials: Instructor will provide information to access and acquire this material electronically.

Teaching Methods:

1. Lectures/Demonstrations: Important material from sites and outside sources will be covered in class. Discussion is encouraged, as is student-procured, outside material relevant to topics being covered.

2. Lab Assignments: Concepts Reviews, Skills Reviews, Independent Challenges and other projects and readings will be assigned to help support and supplement material in projects. These assignments require the use of various software applications.

3. Assessments & Student Presentations: The assessments and presentations will assess your knowledge of the assigned readings, concepts, skills, and applications.

4. Internet Support: Additional information pertaining to Microsoft Expression and ancillary sites will be utilized in this course.

5. Guest Speakers: Sharing expertise relative to curriculum. 2

Grading:*

Category Weight Lab Work & Student Presentations 80%

Assessments & Ancillary Assignments 20%

*Subject to change

Grading periods will close according to dates indicated by Administration. Updates will be distributed periodically and emailed to your parents.

Course Policies:

Student Computer/Internet Use: Before you will be allowed to use school computers and Internet services, you will have to agree to abide by the computer regulations for the district each time you log in.

Academic Integrity: You are expected to model academic integrity as defined in the Windham High School Academic Integrity Standard as outlined in your student planner.

Lab Assignments: Assignment lengths will vary and you will be notified in advance of the due date. To earn credit, all projects must be saved in your file, My Documents, on the network drive. You must include your filename and path on your saved document before printing.

Missed Classes: You are responsible for making up the work assigned when you are absent (excused). You should contact your study partner for an update and/or handouts. Please arrange a time with me to complete this work. Due to the nature of this course, it is imperative that you complete your assignments as soon as possible.

Need for Assistance: If you have a physical or learning disability which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as outlined or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.

Course Outline:

Concepts Material Web Site Authenticity & Evaluation Microsoft Expression Web Tutorial

Research, Analysis, Supporting Evidence & Conclusion Microsoft Expression Web Curriculum

Dynamic Web Page Designs Microsoft Expression Web Curriculum

Related Ancillary Assignments Instructor-Generated Material