Overview

This course is designed to teach students how to design and create functional Web sites. The students will learn how to use a Web editing program to create their pages, as well as how to write HTM, the language code used in the Internet. In addition to learning how to prepare images for use on their Web sites, students will acquire knowledge regarding design principles; how to follow procedures to achieve their desired outcome; and how to expand their own creativity. They will learn a valuable real-world skill that they may grow to use both personally and professionally.

The students will learn the following Adobe programs: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Flash . Dreamweaver serves as an HTML editor to facilitate the creation of web sites. The software allows the user to place the information on the page without hand-coding it on HTML. However, students will also need to be familiar with HTML by the end of the course. Photoshop is an image editor that assists in prepairing images for the Web. Flash is a program that allows the users to create animations.

Standards

The following is a list of the different standards that will be addressed during this course.

1. Basic computer operations and concepts
   
   • Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
   • Use of technology proficiently.
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
   
   • Understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
   • Practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
   • Develop positive attitudes towards technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
3. Technology productivity and communication tools
   
   • Use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
   • Use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
4. Technology communication tools
   
   • Use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
   • Use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
5. Technology research tools
   
   • Use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
   • Use technology tools to process data and report results.
   • Evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
   
   • Use technology resources for solving problems and making informaed decisions.
   • Employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.