ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools ORIENTATION Summer 2009 CRN 89360

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1 ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools ORIENTATION Summer 2009 CRN 89360

2 ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools ONLINE CRN Online Orientation Agenda Orientation Agenda (Students who cannot attend the orientation OR who have missed the orientation or need instructions, MUST your instructor at wdc.com) 1. Instructor/Class introduction Course Corequisite/Prerequisites (ITSC 1313 Internet Web Page Development HTML) REMINDER Please note that for this course you MUST know HTML for web page layout, and also know how to upload/files to a server to be viewed over the web. Please contact the instructor ASAP if you do not that the pre requisites for the course! NOTE THAT THIS IS AN INTENSIVE 10 WEEK ONLINE COURSE. A minimum of 8 10 hours of work (LECTURE, READINGS & HOMEWORK) per week is required. 2. Completed Student Profile ONLINE NOTE THAT BY COMPLETING & SUBMITTING YOUR STUDENT PROFILE, YOU ARE AGREEING THAT YOU HAVE READ THE SYLLABUS & WILL COMPLY WITH THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Summer 2009 Online Course. 3. Syllabus & Blackboard Vista handouts 4. Video Tutorials, Textbook & Software Requirements (See below) 5. Technology Requirements for Course (See below) 6. Logging into your cyber classroom Onsite practice 7. Apply for Webspace at OR your personal space on your server, OR your personal space on your server. YOU MUST USE THE COLLEGE SERVER FOR OUR ONLINE CLASS. You may however use your personal server as additional back up and practice. 8. Create a folder (called ITSE2313WebAuthoring) on your personal web server where you will be uploading all your course work to. Make sure you the URL via Blackboard Vista to your instructor upon completion of the web space application and set up. For example: hccs.edu/students/yourwebuserid/itse2313webauthoring/ 9. Intro Assignment Unit 1 MUST be completed by their due dates 10. Students works will be updated as soon as instructor gets your link. BBVista Courseroom Activities (When posting remember to use the HTML Editor) DUE Wednesday June 10th OR earlier PC may use any browser; Macintosh: Use Firefox Blackboard Vista (BBVista) Discussion Link Area Complete ALL DISCUSSION ACTIVITIES POSTED ON WEEK 1 o o o Practice Using the Discussion Board using the HTML editor Introduce yourself to the class (please view discussion board for more information) Post Questions where necessary (See Discussion Thread) ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools: Orientation 2

3 o Post 2 constructive feedbacks to peers for EACH assignment activity instructor via BBVista Subscribed to Lynda.com & posted acknowledgement in BBVista courseroom. REVIEW & BEGIN working on any additional ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE WEEK under BBVista CONTENT homepage>click ON LECTURE & ASSIGNMENTS>Link to the Assignment for Week 1. Technology Requirements (Hardware & Software) You'll need the following to access the online class PC or Mac System IMPORTANT NOTE Lecture Videos: You need DSL/Cable required for QuickTime movies. Please instructor for video tutorials alternatives if you do not have DSL/Cable connections. Software Applications o Adobe Creative Suite With Dreamweaver CS4, Fireworks CS4 OR Photoshop CS4 o Microsoft Word o FTP Application ( o Latest Browser/s (IE/Firefox/Safari) o Acrobat Reader o Compression Software for Macintosh (Know how to archive files on your computer) o Compression Application Software for PC (Right mouse click>sendto) You will be required to ZIP ALL WEEKLY assignments as part of the class submissions. Also, you'll need to be sure you have the following media plug ins installed: Flash Plug in QuickTime Plug in REQUIRED VIDEO LECTURES: Subscribe to Lynda.com Movie Library. Special rates have been set up for students at about $21.67 required for the full course. More information about the set up process will be posted in the online course room. You will also receive an notification from your instructor. Temporary access to sample FREE video files for the first week Houston Community College System, 2009 Web Authoring Summer Course (8 Jun 10 Aug 2009) 1 Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training 2 Dreamweaver CS4: Introduction to Spry 3 HTML Essential Training (For those who need a review on HTML) 4 Fireworks CS4 Essential Training 5 Photoshop CS4 for the Web ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools: Orientation 3

4 Getting to know your online interface course module (BBVista) Summer Online Course URL 2. Log in Panel. Please read red text below on how to log into the class. After resetting your password, you will be able to access your class. 3. You will see a listing of course/s. Select ITSE-carolyn.tan ITSE-2313-Web Authoring-S Upon logging in you should see this page. PLEASE read the information posted. ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools: Orientation 4

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6 COURSE TOOL Functions (Explanation of left navigation links) ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools: Orientation 6

7 ONLINE COURSEROOM NETIQUTTE 1. When posting discussions or ing one another, please be respectful of what you write. When creating/posting graphical images do NOT use graphics that have sexual, political or religious implications. If you are unsure if you are unsure if a certain graphic is appropriate, your instructor privately. 2. Address your peer or instructor with their names for each post or 3. Do not use ALL CAPS for postings or unnecessary exclamation marks 4. When posting critiques, try to be positive with your remarks, at the same time well seasoned with ideas & comments how your peers can improve their work. 5. Respect other peer s time and bandwidth. Do not upload documents that are more than 1 megabyte. your instructor about huge file size prior to posting. 6. Use descriptive subject lines in postings or . More on review 7. This course requires that you give support and feedback to your classmate s works. If you see that someone do not have any comments made, please review your classmate s works by posting a feedback. 8. Aim at getting your discussion assignments & projects in early. (The instructor permits revisions for better grades, most important personal enrichment and improvement if assignment is posted before the due date.) Late assignments or discussions can slow the class down and will not benefit you as the learner. 9. Include references with your answers when it is cited from. Do not violate copyright laws. 10. Respect examples of Students Works posted online. They are posted as a guide. Emoticons (Resource - :-) Smile; laugh; I'm joking :-( Frown; sadness; Bummer :) Variant of :-) or Have a nice day :( Variant of :-( ;-) Wink; denotes a pun or sly joke :-O shocked Yelling or screaming; or completely :-() Can't (or won't) stop talking :-D :-P Big, delighted grin Sticking out your tongue :-] or :-} Sarcastic smile %-) Confused but happy %-( Confused and unhappy :'-( :'-) Crying Crying happy tears :- Can't decide how to feel; no feelings either way :-\ Mixed but mostly happy :-/ Mixed but mostly sad ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools: Orientation 7

8 Program: Digital Communication ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools ONLINE CRN Summer 2009 (Please note that the schedule is subject to change at anytime, you need regularly to check your /discussion board for new changes) ATTENTION!!! Please note that ALL Finalized Answers to Discussion Question & Hands on Projects are due Wednesday by Midnight You may POST answers & assignments EARLY for feedbacks & improvement revisions. The suggested day is Monday before the official assignments are due. Orientation Week UNIT 1: Organizing & Setting up for your online course Week 1 June 8 14th, 2009 Week 2 June 15 21st, 2009 Review Course Syllabus WAUnit 1 Assignment: Orientation Agenda & Intro Assignment Due Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 Setting up server space ( Create course folder for assignments. Complete Student Profile NOTE THAT BY COMPLETING & SUBMITTING YOUR STUDENT PROFILE, YOU ARE AGREEING THAT YOU HAVE READ THE SYLLABUS & WILL COMPLY WITH THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Summer 2009 Course. Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers Unit 2: Dreamweaver: Introduction to Dreamweaver (DW) Unit 2: Lecture & Assignment #2 Due Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers Week 3 June 22 28th, 2009 Week 4 June 29th Jul 5th, 2009 Week 5 July 6 12th, 2009 Week 6 July 13 19th, 2009 Unit 3: Introduction to Web Graphics, Fireworks/Photoshop Application as Web Design tools for Digital Imaging Dreamweaver: More Formatting Lecture & Assignment Unit #3 Due Wednesday June 24th, 2009 DB Mandatory Participation Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers Unit 4: Dreamweaver Application: Working with Typography (CSS) Lecture & Assignment #4 Due Wednesday July 1st, 2009 Discussion Board Mandatory Participation Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers Unit 5: Dreamweaver Application: Getting Started with Tables Lecture & Assignments #5 Due Date: Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 Discussion Board Mandatory Participation Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers Unit 6: Dreamweaver: Application of Dynamic Applications (Javascript) & Form Design Lecture & Assignments #6 Due Wed July 15th, 2009 Discussion Board Mandatory Participation Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers Unit 7: Interactivity: Using Fireworks/Photoshop as a tool for Dynamic design applications Week 7 July 20 26th, 2009 "Roundtripping' for Effective Workflow Lecture & Assignments #7 Due Wed July 22nd, 2009 Discussion Board Mandatory Participation Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools: Orientation 8

9 Unit 8: Working with Dreaweaver Spry & Advance Behavior Applications Week 8 July 27 Aug 2, 2009 Week 9 Aug 3 9th, 2009 Lecture & Assignments #8 Due Wed July 29th, 2009 Discussion Board Mandatory Participation Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers Unit 9: More Spry applications Work on Finals (Continuation from Unit 8 See Unit 8's Lecture & Assignment link) Discussion Board Mandatory Participation Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers Work on Final & Research Project Final Project Presentation ONLINE Additional information will be posted in the courseroom Week 10 WORK ON FINALS FINALS DUE MOnday August 10th, 2009 discussion board. 1. Editing & updating all your pages from Week % 2. Research Project 60% (Pick & post your 2 topics that you want to research on. It has to be something not covered in class. Topics MUST be approved by your instructor). Add the researched sections to your ITSE 2313 Website for the semester. Discussion Board Mandatory Participation Required Substantive Feedbacks/Critiques to Peers on Final Project Drafts & Finalized versions ITSE 2313 Web Authoring Tools: Orientation 9