Content

Module 1 - Establishing and Managing a Web Site

• Examine the major components of Dreamweaver
• Create an online site for class projects
• Create and upload a basic web page with Dreamweaver
• Format text with the list tools.
• Expectations for final project.

Module 2 - Links, Links, Links

• Create text links
• Create e-mail links
• Set anchors and create links to anchors
• Create graphic links (buttons) and navigation bars
• Check web pages for broken or missing links
• Update changed links.

Module 3 - Getting Graphic

• Insert and edit graphics
• Investigate image properties
• Align graphics and text
• Investigate color tools and uses
• Control images in backgrounds and tables
• Create an image map
• Explore the relationship of Fireworks and Flash to Dreamweaver
• Create simple Flash animations.

Module 4 - Tables

• Design a page with tables
• Insert and edit tables using templates
• Insert and align items in a table
• Use a table layout to organize a web page.

Module 5 - Libraries, Templates and Snippets - Oh, My!

• Define and investigate a template, a library item, a snippet, and a style
• Create and edit templates
• Create pages from templates
• Create library items and add them to documents
• Create, edit, and use snippets
• Create, edit, and apply HTML Styles.

Module 6 - Cascading Style Sheets, aka CSS

• Answer the question, "What are cascading style sheets and why should I use them?"
• Create new CSS styles and style sheets
• Edit CSS styles
• Apply CSS styles from Dreamweaver files
• Complete the final project and post it for peer and instructor feedback.

Participation

Participants will:

• exchange e-mail with other participants and participate in a discussion board for electronic conferencing;
• review and discuss resource readings on HTML and web page development;
• execute a series of activities using Dreamweaver software
• confer one-to-one with the instructor via e-mail to solve individual design problems;
• create a five-page site on the WWW as a final project;
• complete a final self-assessment.

Each participant will determine the type of web project most useful, such as classroom or media center web site, lesson web page, or school web site.

Collaboration
As we complete each activity, you are encouraged to share your discoveries and successes with other participants and collaborate during team problem-solving. Participants should share drafts of works-in-progress for peer feedback and discuss ideas and suggestions before submitting the final project.

Each participant brings unique needs and resources to the group. Our sharing will provide a broader base of experience as we discover the solutions to each other's design needs and challenges.

Since our diverse groups are usually in many different time zones feel free to use the following aids to determine what time it is in your classmates' countries and/or cities. This will help when setting up real-time chats with your learning partner during collaborative projects .

The World Clock - Time Zones
WORLDTIME
The Time Zones for PCs (free download)

Many of the course announcements will arrive via e-mail, so it is important that you check your e-mail regularly.

Reflection
At the conclusion of the class you will write a concise (250-300 word) reflection that responds to questions such as:

• What was the most valuable thing you learned in this course?
• How has your perception of web page design changed after taking this class?
• How will you implement this in your teaching or training?
• In what area(s) do you feel you need more information or practice to feel comfortable using Dreamweaver to maintain and enhance your web site?
• How can you use your new skills to benefit you?

Evaluation
Your grade will be based on:

40% - Satisfactory execution of instructional activities

30% - Final Project

20% - Online Discussion (postings to discussion board and feedback to classmates)

10% - Self-reflection

Your web pages will be evaluated on your demonstration of standards listed on the final project rubric.

A -- Exceeds the standard

B -- Proficient demonstration of the standard

I -- Incomplete demonstration of the standard (Work must be resubmitted.)

Evaluation of your discussion board participation is cumulative and subjective based on notes that the instructor records each week. E-mail your instructor for help in upgrading your participation in the discussion.

Excellent indicates you participated above the minimum level in both quantity and clarity of communication in your postings.

Average indicates you met the minimum requirement.

Below average indicates you consistently contributed below the minimum two messages per week or contributions were merely perfunctory ("I agree with so and so.") or unclear.

Reflections will be evaluated for clarity and your understanding of the course readings and activities.

Any time that you want to ask about your progress, send a message directly to your instructor.

Resources and Software Needed
Reading materials will be included in the modules, either as e-mail or references to materials on the WWW. There is no required textbook for the class. The following software is needed to complete the activities. A printer connected to the computer you will use for most of the class will be a great help.

Questionnaire
Tell your facilitator about yourself and your goals for taking the class by completing this short questionnaire.