INTERNET
AND WEB DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
SUBMITTED BY:
ROYCE BROWN
AUGUST 2000
COURSE STATEMENT
The goal of this course is to
prepare students to function in an environment - educational, personal, and
work in which a knowledge of, and ability to use the Internet and on-line
resources has become the expected norm. It seeks to explore the major Internet
tools, and teach the skills necessary to navigate the Internet, and to design
and maintain Web sites.
For students who are college
bound, preparing for post-secondary technical education, or planning to enter
the work force upon leaving high school, this course will develop Internet and
Web site management knowledge and skills. For those beginning employment, it
develops basic skills that are necessary for success in many jobs.
COURSE PROFICIENCIES - SKILLS -
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To develop and
improve awareness of the vast resources of the Internet, World Wide Web, and
other on-line resources.
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To develop and
improve awareness of the major Internet tools and their uses.
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To develop and
improve research skills using the Internet, World Wide Web, and other on-line
resources.
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To develop and improve
awareness of computer careers related to the Internet, World Wide Web and other
on-line resources.
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To develop and
improve awareness of privacy, ethics, and security issues related to the
Internet, World Wide Web, and other on-line resources.
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To develop and
improve skills needed to develop well-designed Web sites that combine effective
navigation with balanced use of graphics, text, animation, and color.
COURSE PROFICIENCIES - ATTITUDES -
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Students should
recognize the impact that the Internet, World Wide Web, and other on-line
resources have on all their present lives and futures.
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The students
should recognize the need to be aware of the major Internet tools, and the need
to possess the skills to use them effectively and proficiently.
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Students should recognize
the new careers that exist as a result the Internet, World Wide Web, and other
on-line resources.
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Students should
recognize the need for Web sites that let users easily and quickly access
information.
STANDARDS
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All students should
have knowledge of Internet history, terminology, etiquette, and virus
precautions.
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All students
should be aware of the ethical, moral, safety, and security issues related to
using the Internet, and exercise the appropriate behavior and safeguards.
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All students
should be able to effectively and proficiently use the Microsoft Explorer web
browser.
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All students
should be able to use a variety of search engines.
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All students
should be able to download files and programs from FTP sites.
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All students
should be able to compose and use the many features of e-mail.
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All students
should be able to effectively and proficiently access and use existing web
pages.
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All students
should be able to effectively and proficiently create a Web site from scratch
or redesign an existing Web site.
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All students
should be able to create and maintain Web sites that effectively uses graphics,
color, text, and animation
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All students
should be able to create and maintain Web sites that let user’s access
information regardless of browser type, connection speed, or computing
platform.
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All students
should be able to create and maintain Web sites that that clearly present
information.
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Core Curriculum
Content Standards: ^
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Cross-Content
Workplace Readiness Standards; 2:1-10, 3:15, and 5:4-7
COURSE CONTENT
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Internet History
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Internet Terms
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Internet
Etiquette / File Transfer Protocol Etiquette / E-mail Etiquette
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Viruses
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Using Microsoft
Internet Explorer
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Search Engines
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File Transfer
Protocol
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Electronic Mail
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Accessing and
Using Existing Web Pages
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Variables in the
Web Design Environment
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Web Site Design
Principles
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Planning the Site
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Planning Site
Navigation
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Web Typography
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Text, Graphics,
Color, and Animation
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Publishing and
Maintaining Your Web Site
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Creating a Web
Page with Word 97
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Creating a Web Page
with PowerPoint 97
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Creating a Web
Page with Excel 97
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Creating a Web
Page with Access 97
Evaluation Techniques
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A variety of
measures will be used to evaluate pupil progress and determine what adjustments
have to be made in the curriculum. The students have to be evaluated for
knowledge of content, skill development, and changes in attitude. The student
progress and curriculum effectiveness will be evaluated based on criteria
listed below:
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Tests and quizzes
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Homework
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Class projects
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Class
participation
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Attendance/lateness
as indicator of student attitude
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Ability to follow
oral and written instruction
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Willingness to
work and think independently
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Ability to
communicate effectively
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Final exam
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BASIC TEXTS
1. Arnston, Joyce L., Berkemeyer, Kathy,
Halliwell, Kenn,
Neuburger, Thomas
Learning the Internet
2. Katsaropoulos, Chris
Learning to Create a Web Page
with Office 97
3. Sklar, Joel
Principle of Web Design
4. Reding, Elizabeth
PhotoShop 5.5
SUPPLEMENTAL SOURCES
Learning the Internet Simulation
CD: DDC Publishing, 1997
Activities for the Internet:
South-Western Educational Publishing, 1998
Internet Activities on the
Superhighway: South-Western Educational Publishing, 1997
Adobe PageMill
3.0 Getting Started User Manual - Adobe Systems Inc, 1998