Instruction Set 1 (Delivered Online Only)
Learning Strategies
The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations.
Technology and Society
The impact of technology on individuals, business, the workplace, education, and society; the global economy; and careers in technology.
Instruction Set 2
Internet Basics
Where to find browsers online; how to use a browser, including loading URLs, moving to other pages, saving pages and graphics, bookmarking, downloading, using email and search engines, setting preferences, plug-ins.
Practical Exercise: Using the Internet
Multiple "hands-on" exercises designed to give you experience using resources on the Internet
Instruction Set 3
Managing and Supporting Windows®
Modifying the Windows® desktop and program menu; customizing the Windows® operating system.
Advanced Windows®
Performing and prescribing system maintenance; resolving resource conflicts; creating a disaster plan.
Practical Exercise: Troubleshooting Windows®
"Hands-on" exercises in identifying and addressing system problems; gathering system information using the Windows® operating system.
Instruction Set 4
Essential Web Publishing Skills
The fundamentals of good writing; using document stylesheets and other common references.
Elements of Design
Design elements that make or break the "look" of a Web page; selecting an appropriate typeface.
Computer Graphics
The role of computer graphics in document layout; creating new or manipulating existing artwork, graphics, and photographs; multimedia, virtual reality, and animation.
Practical Exercise: Designing Electronic Documents
Answering questions reguarding initial layout and graphic components of Web documents.
Instruction Set 5
HTML Fundamentals
Planning and developing HTML documents to build Web sites; enhancing documents using HTML codes and stylesheets.
Introduction to Web Page Design Software
Major features of Web-authoring software; elements of a Web page; functions of a Web page editor; templates and wizards; themes; languages.
Practical Exercise: Web Page Fundamentals
Exercise in working with HTML and publishing on the Web.
Textbook: HTML Basics
Instruction Set 6
Using Dreamweaver®, Part 1
Lessons designed to give "hands-on" experience with Dreamweaver®, including planning and creating a site, working with navigational structures and hyperlinks, editing text, and displaying links and images.
Software: Dreamweaver®
Textbook: Dreamweaver® Introductory Concepts and Techniques
Instruction Set 7
Using Dreamweaver®, Part 2
"Hands-on" lessons using Dreamweaver® Help, Accessibility, and publishing to a remote site.
Graded Projects
Instruction Set 8
Internet Security
Fortifying a secure Web site; firewalls; secure forms; encryption; user profiles.
E-Commerce
Planning an online business; legal concerns; determining costs; storefront set-up; processing credit cards.
Introduction to Internet Programming
Overview of current programming languages and strategies, including CGI, DHTML, XML, Java®, and more.
Uploading Web Pages
Uploading a Web site to a local or remote server; features of RJ-45, T-1, and coaxial connections, quantifying upload times for single and multiple page sites.
Graded Project
Instruction Set 9
Final Project
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